Boron and its Compounds

Switzerland Issues General Decree Authorising Italian Natural Mineral Waters With Limits on Boron, Chromium(VI) and Fluoride

Switzerland has authorized the sale of Italian natural mineral waters under mutual recognition rules effective March 2026. Businesses must ensure products comply with specific Swiss concentration limits for boron, chromium(VI), and fluoride to maintain market access.

5 Apr 2026, 06:18fedlex.admin.chSwitzerland

GB HSE Agency Opinion Proposes Repr. 1B GB MCL For Colemanite

The UK HSE has proposed a mandatory Repr. 1B reproductive toxin classification for colemanite to align Great Britain’s hazard standards with the EU. Impacted firms must prepare for mandatory relabeling and stricter workplace controls while anticipating future UK REACH restrictions on consumer use and SVHC listing.

3 Apr 2026, 18:01hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK REACH Consultation on Adding 15 SVHCs to Candidate List

UK HSE has proposed adding 15 substances to the UK REACH Candidate List with a consultation period closing in April 2026. Formal listing will trigger mandatory supply chain communication and notification requirements for articles, necessitating immediate audits of product compositions.

12 Mar 2026, 14:51content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

UK REACH Consultation on Identifying Orthoboric Acid, Sodium Salt as an SVHC

The UK Health and Safety Executive has proposed identifying orthoboric acid, sodium salt as a Substance of Very High Concern, with a public consultation ending April 17, 2026. Formal identification will trigger immediate supply chain communication obligations for articles and signals a likely trajectory toward future authorisation requirements.

12 Mar 2026, 13:40consultations.hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Japan MAFF Registers Fertilisers In Official Gazette (Kanpō No. 1662)

Japan has formally registered a new batch of domestic and imported fertilizers under the Act on the Quality Control of Fertilisers. Manufacturers and importers must verify that products meet specific nutrient specifications and impurity limits to ensure continued market access.

12 Mar 2026, 11:07kanpo.go.jpJapan

Germany (BAuA) Grants Exceptional Authorisation for "Biobor JF" in Aircraft Fuel Systems

Germany has issued a six-month emergency authorisation for the biocide Biobor JF to prevent microbial contamination in aircraft fuel systems starting April 2026. Aviation operators must integrate this temporary solution into maintenance schedules while monitoring for a permanent regulatory path or alternative biocidal products.

9 Mar 2026, 14:41baua.deGermany

Massachusetts Bill H.5148: Study on Discharge of Radioactive Spent Fuel Pool Water

Massachusetts Bill H.5148, mandating a comprehensive study on the impacts of discharging radioactive wastewater from nuclear decommissioning, has advanced to the House Ways and Means Committee. This move signals potential future restrictions or strict standards for radioactive discharges, requiring operators to prepare for heightened environmental monitoring and possible shifts in decommissioning waste management strategies.

6 Mar 2026, 12:57malegislature.govUnited States

GB BPR Open Invitation For Silver Phosphoborate Glass (PT2, PT7, PT9) – Notification Deadline 18 February 2027

UK HSE has set a February 2027 deadline for industry to support the active substance silver phosphoborate glass under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation. Absence of a supporting participant will trigger a total market ban on the substance and all treated articles, necessitating urgent supply chain reviews for disinfectants and preserved materials.

27 Feb 2026, 16:13content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

New York Beauty Justice Act Would Restrict Hazardous Chemicals in Cosmetics

New York is advancing legislation to ban dozens of hazardous substances in cosmetics and personal care products starting in 2029. Manufacturers face heightened compliance risks and must secure supply chain certifications as state-level restrictions begin to exceed federal safety requirements.

22 Feb 2026, 14:43legislation.nysenate.govUnited States

Taiwan MOENV Issues Guideline for Scientific Screening and Tiered Management of Emerging Drinking Water Contaminants

Taiwan has established a tiered screening framework to prioritize the monitoring and regulation of emerging drinking water contaminants including PFAS and microplastics. This systematic approach signals a clear regulatory pipeline for future mandatory water quality standards and potential new restrictions on industrial chemical discharges.

12 Feb 2026, 08:08enews.moenv.gov.twTaiwan

Taiwan Requires 2026 SDS Reporting for 20 Priority-Managed Chemicals

Taiwan OSHA has mandated supplementary SDS reporting for 20 priority-managed chemicals and their mixtures by March 31, 2026. Businesses must verify notification status and update the PRoChem platform to avoid compliance gaps and support national chemical exposure risk assessments.

6 Feb 2026, 08:49prochem.osha.gov.twTaiwan

UK HSE Proposes Mandatory Classification and Labelling for 60 Hazardous Substances, Including PFHxA

UK HSE has proposed new or revised mandatory classifications for 60 hazardous substances including PFHxA and boron compounds, with mandatory compliance set for late 2028. Businesses should evaluate the impact of strengthened reproductive and environmental toxicity ratings on product portfolios to prepare for mandatory relabelling and potential downstream restrictions.

3 Feb 2026, 09:41members.wto.orgUnited Kingdom

EU Commission Adopts Regulation 2026/78 Amending Cosmetics Regulation on CMR Substances

The EU has finalized Regulation 2026/78, introducing new prohibitions and strict concentration limits for CMR substances in cosmetics effective May 1, 2026. Manufacturers must urgently reformulate products containing silver, hexyl salicylate, or specific preservatives to maintain market access, particularly for sensitive categories like children's and oral care.

13 Jan 2026, 13:16eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany Adopts Ordinance Amending Food-Contact Materials And Cosmetics Rules

Germany has aligned its national consumer goods and cosmetics regulations with EU-wide restrictions on BPA and recycled plastics. Businesses must update compliance documentation and verify product formulations against revised migration limits to ensure continued market access.

6 Jan 2026, 15:14recht.bund.deGermany

Taiwan Environment Ministry Confirms Dioxin Compliance in Drinking Water and Announces 2026 PFAS and Emerging Contaminant Controls

Taiwan will implement expanded drinking water monitoring for 25 emerging contaminants including PFAS and phthalates starting January 2026. This shift toward risk-based precision governance signals tightening industrial discharge oversight and potential future restrictions on persistent chemicals to protect public water sources.

30 Dec 2025, 09:44enews.moenv.gov.twTaiwan

Taiwan TFDA Amends Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients List Effective 1 October 2027

Taiwan has significantly updated its restricted cosmetic ingredients list, introducing 34 new entries and revising 74 others with an effective date of October 1, 2027. Companies must immediately initiate formulation audits and supply chain reviews to ensure compliance with updated concentration limits and usage conditions before the enforcement deadline.

23 Dec 2025, 12:23fda.gov.twTaiwan

Australia (NSW EPA) Reports PFOS Guideline Exceedances And PFAS Advice After Avondale Water Sampling

The NSW Environment Protection Authority has confirmed significant PFOS exceedances and aquatic toxicity in regional waterways following enforcement actions at an industrial landfill site. This development signals heightened regulatory focus on PFAS leachate management and increases liability risks for industrial operators managing legacy contamination under the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan.

22 Dec 2025, 20:48epa.nsw.gov.auAustralia

Japan MHLW Proposes Adding 36 Controlled Chemicals to ISHA Labelling and SDS Obligations

Japan is expanding mandatory hazard communication requirements under the Industrial Safety and Health Act to include 36 additional substances, including several PFAS. Impacted businesses must prepare for updated labelling and SDS obligations for these chemicals and their mixtures ahead of the April 2028 enforcement date.

22 Dec 2025, 19:54mhlw.go.jpJapan

Taiwan MOENV Announces Phase 2 Priority List for Existing Chemical Registration

Taiwan has designated 28 priority substances for Phase 2 of existing chemical registration to address data gaps through a government-led assessment model. Companies must prepare for increased data requirements on exposure and use scenarios as authorities move toward stricter hazard-based controls for industrial chemicals.

15 Dec 2025, 14:13tcscachemreg.moenv.gov.twTaiwan

HSE Proposes GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling for Borates, PFHxA, Copper, and Other Substances (November 2025 Opinions)

The UK Health and Safety Executive has formally proposed new or revised mandatory hazard classifications for 25 substances, including borates, PFHxA, and copper compounds. Businesses must prepare for mandatory updates to product labels and safety data sheets in Great Britain, while new reproductive toxicity classifications may trigger future use restrictions.

12 Dec 2025, 12:32hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom