Digital Labelling

China NMPA Consults on Draft National Standards for Cosmetic Labelling and Toothpaste Safety

China’s NMPA has launched consultations on mandatory national standards for cosmetic labelling (GB 5296.3) and the first-ever comprehensive safety framework for toothpaste. Companies must prepare for stricter compliance across packaging artwork, ingredient disclosure, and safety assessments, while navigating new opportunities for digital e-labelling.

3 Apr 2026, 19:25nmpa.gov.cnChina

Connecticut Senate Journal Records Favourable Report For S.B. 118 On Toxic Heavy Metals In Baby Food

Connecticut’s S.B. 118 has advanced to the Senate calendar, proposing strict heavy metal limits and mandatory testing for baby food starting January 2027. If enacted, businesses must implement monthly batch testing and digital transparency measures, including QR-code labeling, to maintain market access.

2 Apr 2026, 08:37cga.ct.govUnited States

UK Government Launches Consultations On Major Updates To Product Safety Laws

The UK has launched a major overhaul of its product safety and market surveillance frameworks, with consultations closing June 23, 2026. Proposed reforms will expand supply chain liability, modernize safety definitions, and introduce digital labeling, signaling a shift toward stricter enforcement and digital-first compliance.

1 Apr 2026, 19:55gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU Parliament ENVI Committee Drafts Opinion Amending Product Directives (Including RoHS) on Digitalisation and Common Specifications

The European Parliament is advancing amendments to digitalize compliance documentation across 13 major product directives, including RoHS, ATEX, and the Low Voltage Directive. This shift toward digital conformity data and harmonized technical specifications will require manufacturers to modernize product information systems and supply chain data management.

1 Apr 2026, 14:15eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

UK Government Consults on New Core Product Safety Framework

The UK government has launched a consultation on a modernized, risk-based product safety framework to replace the 2005 regulations by mid-2026. Businesses should prepare for expanded supply chain duties—including for online marketplaces—and a shift toward digital labeling and AI-specific safety assessments.

1 Apr 2026, 08:08gov.ukUnited Kingdom

South Korea MFDS Outlines 2026 Cosmetics Policy Directions For Safety Assessment, E-Labelling And Industry Council

South Korea has announced a strategic shift toward mandatory cosmetic safety assessments and digital e-labeling, with legislative amendments expected by the end of 2026. Companies must prepare for a more rigorous data-driven compliance framework and digital disclosure requirements as the market moves toward full implementation by 2031.

31 Mar 2026, 19:44cosmetic.chemlinked.comSouth Korea

EU Proposes Major Overhaul of MDR/IVDR to Cut Burdens and Protect Device Availability

The European Commission has proposed a major overhaul of the MDR and IVDR frameworks to simplify compliance and prevent supply shortages, with adoption expected by mid-2027. This shift toward open-ended certification and risk-based surveillance offers significant operational relief for manufacturers but requires careful navigation of emerging digital and cybersecurity reporting obligations.

29 Mar 2026, 17:30eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionUnited Kingdom

Italy Adopts Legislative Decree No 30/2026 Implementing Directive (EU) 2024/825 on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition

Italy has formally adopted Legislative Decree No 30/2026, transposing the EU’s green transition consumer protection rules into national law. Companies must prepare for a September 2026 enforcement date by auditing marketing claims and enhancing product durability and reparability disclosures for the Italian market.

29 Mar 2026, 17:01eur-lex.europa.euItaly

South Korea MFDS, KIPO And Customs Launch K-Beauty Safety Plan And Counterfeit Cosmetics Crackdown

South Korean authorities have launched a coordinated crackdown on counterfeit cosmetics and announced a phased transition toward mandatory safety assessments and electronic labeling. This shift signals a move toward more rigorous post-market surveillance and safety documentation, requiring brands to strengthen supply chain oversight and prepare for new compliance reporting.

28 Mar 2026, 20:32en.sedaily.comSouth Korea

EU Commission Drafts Delegated Regulation Establishing Common Union Rating Scheme for Data Centres

The European Commission has proposed a draft Delegated Regulation establishing a mandatory sustainability rating and labeling scheme for data centers, with the first annual labels expected by August 2027. Operators must prepare for standardized performance disclosures on energy and water efficiency (A-G scales), increasing transparency and competitive pressure on resource-intensive digital infrastructure.

28 Mar 2026, 20:26eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Parliament Plans April 2026 Vote On Omnibus VI Changes To Cosmetics And Chemicals Law

The European Parliament is scheduled to vote in April 2026 on the "Omnibus VI" proposal to simplify and digitalize requirements for chemicals, cosmetics, and fertilizing products. This initiative will streamline labeling rules and revise derogation procedures for hazardous substances, requiring manufacturers to update compliance timelines and digital documentation strategies.

28 Mar 2026, 18:47europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

California AB-1901 Advances To Appropriations Committee On Children’s Diaper Ingredient Disclosure

California’s AB 1901, mandating ingredient disclosure for children’s diapers, has advanced in the legislature, targeting online transparency by 2028 and on-pack labeling by 2029. This signals a significant expansion of chemical transparency requirements into the juvenile hygiene sector, requiring manufacturers to audit formulations and update labeling for California market access.

28 Mar 2026, 09:02leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

European Parliament Adopts First-Reading Position on Wine Sector Support and Spirit Drink Labelling

The European Parliament adopted its first-reading position in February 2026 on new wine sector rules, harmonizing "alcohol-free" labelling and easing digital disclosure requirements. Producers must adapt to mandatory de-alcoholisation statements and updated vineyard management rules, while leveraging simplified branding and flexible e-labelling options.

27 Mar 2026, 18:42europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Drafts Corrigendum To Batteries Regulation Annex XIII Marking Cross-Reference

The EU Council has issued a draft corrigendum to the Batteries Regulation to correct technical cross-references for marking requirements in Annex XIII. This correction provides necessary legal clarity for manufacturers to ensure labeling and marking compliance as the Regulation's implementation progresses.

27 Mar 2026, 07:53data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

Brazilian Chamber Working Group Backs Urgent Bills to Tighten Sanitary Control of Dietary Supplements

Brazilian lawmakers have recommended an urgent legislative procedure to tighten sanitary controls and increase penalties for dietary supplement fraud. Manufacturers should prepare for mandatory QR-code traceability, stricter online sales liability, and potential criminalization of non-compliance as Brazil shifts away from notification-based oversight.

27 Mar 2026, 07:52camara.leg.brBrazil

EU Commission Confirms Targeted Omnibus Amendments To Feed Additives Regulation 1831/2003

The European Commission is streamlining the Feed Additives Regulation by removing the 10-year renewal requirement for most substances and introducing digital labeling options. This transition to an "omnibus" amendment approach offers immediate administrative relief and lower compliance overhead, signaling a pragmatic focus on industry competitiveness over radical structural reform.

26 Mar 2026, 19:11europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Idaho Senate Bill S1418 Proposes Kratom Consumer Protection and Safety Act

Idaho has introduced legislation to establish a statewide regulatory framework for kratom, mandating strict composition limits, age verification, and labeling requirements effective July 2026. The bill signals a shift toward formalized state-level oversight of botanical products, requiring processors to implement federal-grade manufacturing standards and rigorous contaminant testing to maintain market access.

26 Mar 2026, 19:07legislature.idaho.govUnited States

Myanmar FDA Issues Directive on Food Product Code Labelling for Pre-Packaged Foods

Myanmar's FDA has mandated the display of a Food Product Code on all pre-packaged food labels (HS 15–22), with full compliance required by July 2027. Companies must integrate digital or physical code placement into packaging workflows to ensure traceability and maintain market access under the National Food Law.

26 Mar 2026, 18:56members.wto.orgMyanmar (Burma)

Pennsylvania Proposes Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Beverage Licensing And Tax Framework (HB 2309)

Pennsylvania introduced HB 2309 in March 2026 to create a comprehensive regulatory, licensing, and taxation framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid beverages. Manufacturers must prepare for strict THC potency limits, mandatory third-party lab testing, and detailed labeling requirements that align hemp-derived products with existing alcohol-style oversight.

25 Mar 2026, 21:37legis.state.pa.usUnited States

California Assembly Committee Amends Bill on Children’s Diaper Ingredient Disclosure

California is advancing AB 1901, mandating comprehensive online and on-pack ingredient disclosure for children’s diapers starting in 2028. This extends California's "right-to-know" disclosure model to the absorbent hygiene sector, necessitating rigorous supply chain data collection and labeling updates.

25 Mar 2026, 21:36leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States