Confidential Business Information (CBI)

New York Senate Bill S09777 Proposes Periodic Renewal of FOIL Confidentiality Exemptions

New York Senate Bill S09777 proposes to end indefinite confidentiality for records submitted to state agencies by requiring entities to renew FOIL disclosure exemptions every three years. If enacted, businesses must implement rigorous tracking of confidentiality expiration dates to prevent sensitive commercial information from automatically entering the public domain.

9 Apr 2026, 14:22assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

Australia (AICIS) Varies Inventory Listing and Notification Obligations for CAS 2097886-94-5

AICIS has revoked confidential status and updated reporting requirements for CAS 2097886-94-5, effective March 31, 2026. Introducers must now monitor for "secondary-notification" triggers, such as changes in use or risk data, to ensure compliance with mandatory 28-day reporting windows.

4 Apr 2026, 10:31industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

Oregon Enacts HB 4102 on DEQ Expedited Regulatory Agreements

Oregon has enacted HB 4102, allowing the Department of Environmental Quality to enter into cost-recovery agreements to expedite permitting and regulatory determinations starting January 1, 2027. Regulated entities can now proactively fund additional agency capacity to accelerate project timelines, provided they meet public interest and transparency requirements.

4 Apr 2026, 10:29olis.oregonlegislature.govUnited States

Oregon Passes HB 4102 To Expand DEQ Expedited Regulatory Agreements

Oregon has enacted HB 4102, enabling businesses to fund expedited DEQ regulatory reviews and permitting processes starting January 1, 2027. This provides a strategic pathway to accelerate project timelines and bypass administrative backlogs by directly financing agency capacity or third-party contractors.

3 Apr 2026, 17:56olis.oregonlegislature.govUnited States

South Korea MCEE Proposes KECI Amendment Disclosing 136 Existing Chemicals

South Korea has proposed disclosing the identity of 136 existing chemicals in the KECI following the expiration of their confidential business information (CBI) protection. Companies must verify if their substances are affected and prepare to update K-REACH registrations, safety data sheets (SDS), and labels to ensure continued compliance.

29 Mar 2026, 05:33resource.chemlinked.com.cnSouth Korea

US House Bill Proposes National Institute for Biomedical Research and Development (H.R. 7854)

US House Bill H.R. 7854 proposes a $90 billion National Institute for Biomedical Research and Development to conduct full-cycle drug and device R&D with federal ownership of all resulting intellectual property. If enacted, this would fundamentally disrupt the private life sciences sector by mandating public data sharing, cost-plus licensing, and potential government-led manufacturing.

28 Mar 2026, 09:34govinfo.govUnited States

Ohio HB 784 Proposes Data Center Water-Use Reporting and NDA Limits With Political Subdivisions

Ohio HB 784 proposes mandatory water-use reporting for data centers and prohibits confidentiality clauses regarding consumption data in agreements with local authorities. This signals a shift toward greater transparency for resource-intensive operations, requiring firms to prepare for public disclosure of utility metrics and increased regulatory oversight.

27 Mar 2026, 19:43search-prod.lis.state.oh.usUnited States

US EPA Seeks Comment on Renewal of TSCA CBI Access ICR

The US EPA is renewing the procedural framework for authorized government and medical professional access to TSCA Confidential Business Information (CBI). This renewal maintains existing mechanisms for sensitive data disclosure during health or environmental emergencies without imposing new reporting burdens on manufacturers.

27 Mar 2026, 18:17govinfo.govUnited States

Netherlands Court Clarifies Woo Emission-Related Animal Data Cannot Be Withheld for Security (ECLI:NL:RBNNE:2026:889)

A Dutch court has ruled that livestock operational data qualifies as emission-related environmental information, mandating public disclosure under the Open Government Act (Woo). This precedent significantly restricts the use of security or sabotage exemptions to protect operational data, increasing transparency risks for facilities with environmental impacts.

26 Mar 2026, 19:26deeplink.rechtspraak.nlNetherlands

Pennsylvania HB 1191 (PN 1340) Proposes Rail Safety and Hazardous Materials Reporting Requirements

Pennsylvania introduced HB 1191 to mandate stricter rail safety standards and a confidential reporting system for hazardous materials and waste transport. If enacted, businesses transporting hazardous goods by rail face increased operational oversight, mandatory reporting to emergency agencies, and potential penalties for non-compliance.

26 Mar 2026, 19:17palegis.usUnited States

US Senate Bill S.4152 Proposes Mandatory Fertilizer Price Reporting Programme

The Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026 (S.4152), introduced in March 2026, proposes mandatory weekly price and volume reporting for NPK fertilizer manufacturers. This shift toward high-frequency market disclosure would require manufacturers to formalize data-sharing workflows to comply with new USDA transparency and reporting obligations.

25 Mar 2026, 21:33congress.govUnited States

US EPA Publishes TSCA Statements of Findings for January 2026 New Chemicals

The US EPA has issued "not likely to present an unreasonable risk" findings for new chemical substances and significant new uses reviewed in January 2026. This clearance allows immediate manufacture or processing of the specified substances, facilitating market entry and providing clarity for supply chain planning under TSCA Section 5.

24 Mar 2026, 13:41federalregister.govUnited States

EU Commission Draft Delegated Regulation to Amend Annexes IV and V to Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 on Heavy-Duty Vehicle CO₂ Data Reporting

The European Commission has proposed expanded CO2 monitoring and reporting requirements for heavy-duty vehicles, trailers, and buses, targeting the 2025-2026 reporting cycle. Manufacturers and component suppliers face increased data disclosure obligations for vehicle systems, requiring enhanced supply chain transparency to meet new performance tracking and reference emission standards.

22 Mar 2026, 12:59eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Texas TCEQ Replaces FTPS With 'TCEQ Send' For Emissions Inventory Submissions

Texas TCEQ is transitioning its secure file transfer system to "TCEQ Send," becoming the mandatory platform for large or confidential emissions inventory submissions by April 15, 2026. Operators should coordinate with IT and compliance teams to update firewall settings and internal reporting workflows to prevent submission delays or data security risks.

20 Mar 2026, 16:48send.tceq.texas.govUnited States

European Parliament Schedules Vote On Biocidal Products Regulation Data Protection Amendments

The European Parliament is scheduled to vote on April 28, 2026, on a proposal to extend specific data protection periods under the Biocidal Products Regulation. This move aims to safeguard investments in active substance data, potentially delaying generic competition while ensuring continued market availability for existing authorized products.

19 Mar 2026, 19:08europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Ombudsman Upholds Commission Refusal to Disclose Strategic Project Application Under Critical Raw Materials Act

The European Ombudsman has upheld the Commission's decision to withhold confidential business data from failed "strategic project" applications under the Critical Raw Materials Act. This reinforces the protection of sensitive commercial and technical information for CRMA applicants, providing greater certainty for companies navigating the strategic project recognition process.

18 Mar 2026, 16:11ombudsman.europa.euEuropean Union

South Korea Finalises Hazard Review Results for 67 New and 56 Existing Substances Under K‑REACH

South Korea finalized hazard review results for 123 substances under K-REACH, effective March 10, 2026. Companies must verify substance classifications to ensure safety data sheets and product labels are updated to meet revised hazard disclosure requirements.

14 Mar 2026, 07:52nics.mcee.go.krSouth Korea

EFSA Call for Expressions of Interest on Advice for Food Additive SMEs and First-Time Applicants – 2026

EFSA has launched a 2026 initiative offering SMEs and first-time food additive applicants pre-submission advice on EU authorization requirements. Eligible companies should leverage this window to de-risk dossier preparation and ensure compliance with evolving Transparency Regulation data standards.

12 Mar 2026, 11:57efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

Finland: Kemianteollisuus Updates Position On Industrial Emissions Directive 2.0 Implementation

EU Member States must transpose the revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0) by July 2026, introducing mandatory environmental management systems and transformation plans. Industrial operators face stricter permitting requirements and must align long-term investment strategies with new circularity and climate-neutrality targets.

12 Mar 2026, 11:10eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionFinland

US ITC Rescinds Section 337 Remedial Orders for Certain Opaque Polymers

The US International Trade Commission has rescinded import and sales restrictions on certain opaque polymers following a settlement in a long-standing trade secret dispute. This decision restores market access for previously excluded polymer products, signaling the resolution of significant intellectual property litigation within the specialty chemicals sector.

12 Mar 2026, 09:52public-inspection.federalregister.govUnited States