China New Chemical Substance Management (Order 12)

China MEE Publishes 2026 Batch 5 New Chemical Simplified Registration And Certificate Change Notices

China’s MEE has opened a public consultation on the fifth batch of 2026 simplified new chemical registrations and certificate modifications. Companies should verify their inclusion in these approvals to ensure timely market access and maintain the administrative accuracy of existing registrations.

26 Mar 2026, 19:18mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Publishes 2026 Batch 4 New Chemical Substance Simplified Registration Approvals and Certificate Changes

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has authorized the fourth batch of 2026 simplified registrations and administrative certificate updates for new chemical substances. These approvals grant specific market access for listed substances and highlight the ongoing administrative maintenance required for compliance under Order 12.

26 Mar 2026, 18:56mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Publishes Public Notice on 2026 Second-Batch Routine Registration of 12 New Chemical Substances

China's MEE has proposed the approval of 12 new chemical substance routine registrations under MEE Order No. 12, with a public comment period ending March 17, 2026. Over half of these substances will be subject to post-inventory 'new-use' environmental management requirements, necessitating ongoing compliance monitoring after market entry.

14 Mar 2026, 16:45mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Publishes Approval Results for 2026 Batch 3 New Chemical Registration Certificate Changes

China's MEE has approved administrative updates for the third batch of 2026 new chemical registration certificates, primarily reflecting company renames and agent changes. Affected businesses should synchronize internal compliance records and supply chain documentation with these updated certificates to ensure regulatory alignment.

11 Mar 2026, 12:52mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Centre Sets 30 April 2026 Deadline For 2025 Annual Activity Reports For Certain New Chemical Registrations

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has set an April 30, 2026, deadline for submitting 2025 annual activity reports for specific new chemical substance registrations. Impacted registrants must ensure accurate reporting of volumes and risk-control measures to maintain compliance and avoid enforcement under China REACH.

6 Mar 2026, 13:14meescc.cnChina

China MEE Publishes 2026 Batch 2 Simplified New Chemical Registration Approvals and Certificate Changes

China’s MEE has released the second batch of 2026 simplified new chemical registrations and administrative certificate updates. Companies should verify registration status for specific substances and ensure internal records reflect approved registrant name changes to maintain market access.

17 Feb 2026, 16:03mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Issues Public Notice on 2026 Batch 3 New Chemical Substance Registration Certificate Change Applications

China's MEE has proposed approval for the third batch of 2026 new chemical substance registration certificate changes, primarily involving administrative updates to registrant names and agents. This routine enforcement action highlights the ongoing requirement for companies to maintain accurate registration data under MEE Order No. 12 to ensure uninterrupted market access.

15 Feb 2026, 19:21mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Issues Public Notice on 2026 Batch 3 Simplified Registrations for New Chemical Substances

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment has proposed the approval of nine simplified registrations for new chemical substances under MEE Order No. 12. This batch signals continued market access for specific pharmaceutical, chemical, and fragrance substances, confirming the steady progression of China's "China REACH" registration pipeline.

15 Feb 2026, 19:21mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Publishes Approval Results for 2026 Batch 1 Routine Registration Certificates for New Chemical Substances

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment has approved the first batch of 2026 routine registration certificates for seven new chemical substances, including specific PFAS and drug precursor compounds. Companies must ensure strict adherence to the activity types and environmental management requirements specified in their certificates to maintain market access and compliance under Order 12.

9 Feb 2026, 19:06mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Publishes 2026 Batch 2 Notices on New Chemical Simplified Registration Applications and Certificate Changes

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has issued the second batch of 2026 approvals for new chemical simplified registrations and administrative certificate updates. This development ensures continued market access for specific substances and underscores the importance of maintaining accurate registration data during corporate restructuring.

30 Jan 2026, 18:51mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Publishes First Batch 2026 New Chemical Substances Registration Approvals

China’s MEE has issued the first batch of 2026 approvals for new chemical substance registrations and certificate modifications. These routine administrative updates confirm market access for specific substances and underscore the ongoing enforcement of China’s environmental management registration system.

29 Jan 2026, 20:14mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Publishes 2026 Batch 1 Public Notice On Changes To New Chemical Substance Registration Certificates

China’s MEE has issued proposed approvals for the first 2026 batch of chemical registration changes, including registrant name updates and a significant volume increase for specific substances. Affected entities must ensure registration certificates accurately reflect current corporate identities and volume limits to maintain market access and regulatory standing under MEE Order No. 12.

9 Jan 2026, 06:33mee.gov.cnChina

China MEE Approves 10th Batch of New Chemical Registrations for 2025

China’s MEE has finalized the 10th batch of routine registrations for 2025, authorizing the production and import of seven new chemical substances. This confirms market access for specific industrial and pharmaceutical intermediates, signaling the latest additions to the inventory of existing chemical substances.

12 Dec 2025, 13:33mee.gov.cnChina

China Updates 16th Batch of New Chemical Registration Changes

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment has finalized the 16th batch of registration changes for new chemical substances, primarily reflecting corporate restructuring and use-pattern updates. Companies must ensure registration certificates accurately reflect current legal entities and intended uses to maintain market access and regulatory compliance under Order 12.

27 Nov 2025, 09:45mee.gov.cnChina

China Publishes Review of 13th Batch of New Chemical Registration Certificate Variations

China's MEE has signaled intent to approve 125 registration certificate variations for new chemical substances following corporate restructuring and ownership changes. This routine administrative update ensures continuity of market access for affected substances and highlights the importance of maintaining registration accuracy during M&A activities.

22 Aug 2025, 14:38mee.gov.cnChina

China Proposes Adding Four Substances To IECSC

China has proposed adding four substances to the IECSC inventory, signaling their transition from 'new' to 'existing' chemical status. This move will significantly reduce regulatory hurdles and administrative costs for companies using these substances in the Chinese market.

14 Aug 2025, 08:58mee.gov.cnChina

Upcoming Seminar on Korea-China-Japan Chemical Management Policy Dialogue

South Korea, China, and Japan are convening a joint policy dialogue in July 2025 to align on chemical management regulations and share emerging policy trends. This trilateral cooperation signals potential regulatory convergence across East Asia, requiring businesses to monitor harmonized enforcement and reporting standards in these critical markets.

14 Jul 2025, 19:58docs.google.comChinaJapanSouth Korea

Seminar on Latest Chemical Management Policy Trends in Japan, China, and Korea

Japan, China, and South Korea are convening a high-level seminar in July 2025 to align on recent chemical management policy shifts and regulatory trends. Businesses should monitor these updates for potential cross-border regulatory convergence that could impact compliance strategies and market access across East Asia.

16 Jun 2025, 17:18chemical-net.env.go.jpChinaJapanSouth Korea

Proposal for the Ecological and Environmental Code of the People's Republic of China

China is consolidating its environmental legal framework into a landmark Ecological and Environmental Code, introducing unified mandates for chemical risk management and carbon governance. This transition to a centralized legal structure will streamline oversight while significantly elevating compliance requirements and enforcement risks for industrial operations and chemical supply chains.

16 Jun 2025, 13:39npcobserver.comChina

Updates to the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China

China’s MEE has added 38 substances to the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (IECSC) and revised permitted uses for several others as of May 2025. These updates streamline market access by removing "new chemical" registration requirements for the listed substances while clarifying specific authorized applications for downstream users.

12 May 2025, 09:24mee.gov.cnChina