Dyes and Pigments

US Commerce Schedules 4th Sunset Review of Antidumping Order on Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From China (A-570-892)

The US Department of Commerce has scheduled the fourth sunset review of antidumping duties on Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from China for initiation in May 2026. Importers and manufacturers should prepare for potential shifts in trade costs and ensure timely participation in the review process to protect market access or domestic interests.

5 Apr 2026, 05:33federalregister.govUnited States

Norway Consults On EU Cosmetics Regulation Amendments For Fragrances, Hair Dyes and Metals

Norway has launched a consultation to align national law with the EU's 'Omnibus II' cosmetics regulation, introducing new bans and restrictions for a wide range of ingredients by early 2027. Manufacturers must review formulations for fragrances, hair dyes, and metal salts to ensure compliance with category-specific limits and updated labeling requirements before the 2027/2028 market deadlines.

5 Apr 2026, 04:49hoering.mattilsynet.noNorwayEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

US Commerce Schedules Fourth Sunset Review of Countervailing Duty Order on Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From India (C-533-839)

The US Department of Commerce will initiate a sunset review in May 2026 to determine whether to extend countervailing duties on Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from India. Companies should evaluate the risk of continued trade duties on supply chain costs and prepare for the formal participation window to protect market interests.

3 Apr 2026, 18:40federalregister.govUnited States

Norwegian Environment Agency Reports Improved REACH Compliance For Tattoo Inks

Norwegian authorities report high chemical compliance but persistent labeling failures in the tattoo ink market following recent REACH enforcement sweeps. Importers and distributors must prioritize localized labeling and rigorous supply chain verification for non-EU products to avoid enforcement actions as surveillance intensifies.

1 Apr 2026, 14:17miljodirektoratet.noNorway

South Korea MFDS Amends Cosmetic Safety Standards Via Notification No. 2026-16

South Korea has updated its cosmetic safety standards, effective March 18, 2026, to revise ingredient classifications and testing protocols. Businesses must verify compliance for hair dyes and UV filters while adopting modernized test methods for residual contaminants like formaldehyde.

31 Mar 2026, 21:29kcia.or.krSouth Korea

EU ECHA Invites Comments On REACH Testing Proposal For 1,4-Bis[[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Phenyl]Amino]-5,8-Dihydroxyanthraquinone

ECHA has launched a public consultation on a REACH testing proposal for 1,4-bis[[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]amino]-5,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone regarding long-term aquatic toxicity. Stakeholders should evaluate existing data to support the avoidance of new animal testing and anticipate potential shifts in environmental hazard classifications.

30 Mar 2026, 16:56echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU ECHA Testing Proposal for 1,4-Bis(p-Tolylamino)anthraquinone – Long-Term Toxicity to Fish (Deadline 08 May 2026)

ECHA is seeking data on the long-term aquatic toxicity of 1,4-bis(p-tolylamino)anthraquinone, with a submission deadline of May 8, 2026. Companies using this substance should monitor the outcome, as new toxicity data may trigger stricter environmental classifications or future REACH restrictions.

30 Mar 2026, 16:49echa.europa.euEuropean Union

UK Publishes Trade Remedies Notice 2026/14 Registering Imports Of Rutile Titanium Dioxide From China

The UK has mandated the registration of rutile titanium dioxide imports from China effective March 27, 2026, as part of an ongoing anti-dumping investigation. This move creates significant financial exposure for importers and downstream users, as definitive duties may be applied retroactively to goods registered during this period.

28 Mar 2026, 16:05gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU Council Circulates Draft Directive on Union Code for Medicinal Products for Human Use (Repeal of Directives 2001/83/EC and 2009/35/EC)

The EU Council has advanced a proposal for a new Union Code for medicinal products, set to repeal and consolidate the existing regulatory framework for human medicines and coloring agents. This major legislative overhaul will redefine compliance obligations for market access and supply chain operations, necessitating a strategic review of product portfolios and authorization strategies.

27 Mar 2026, 19:54eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Canada Amends Domestic Substances List SNAc Requirements for 223 Substances Under CEPA 1999 (SOR/2026-43)

Canada has standardized Significant New Activity (SNAc) requirements for 223 substances on the Domestic Substances List, effective March 9, 2026. Manufacturers and importers must now provide 90-day advance notification for new activities, including specific concentration thresholds for consumer products and cosmetics.

27 Mar 2026, 18:31gazette.gc.caCanada

Alaska Senate Bill 187 Proposes Ban On Certain Food Dyes In Public School Meals

Alaska is advancing legislation to ban seven synthetic food dyes from public school meals effective January 2028. Food and beverage manufacturers should prepare for regional reformulation requirements as state-level restrictions on FDA-approved additives continue to gain momentum across the U.S.

26 Mar 2026, 19:14akleg.govUnited States

EU General Court Action Challenging REACH Annex XVII Tattoo Ink Restrictions (Raja v Commission, Case T-876/25)

A legal challenge has been filed in the EU General Court (Case T-876/25) seeking to annul the REACH Annex XVII restrictions on substances in tattoo inks. While current requirements remain in force, the ruling may influence how the precautionary principle is applied to chemical restrictions in consumer mixtures.

26 Mar 2026, 11:32eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU General Court Action Challenging REACH Tattoo Ink Restriction (Case T-912/25 Gonzalez v Commission)

A legal challenge (Case T-912/25) has been brought before the EU General Court seeking to annul the REACH restriction on hazardous substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up. While current compliance obligations remain in force, this litigation highlights persistent legal risks surrounding the scope of Annex XVII restrictions and may influence future regulatory approaches to consumer product safety.

26 Mar 2026, 11:32eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

UK REACH Consultation on SVHC Identification of Reactive Brown 51 (EC 466-490-7)

The UK HSE has proposed identifying Reactive Brown 51 as an SVHC under UK REACH, with a consultation closing April 17, 2026. Listing will trigger immediate supply chain communication obligations for textile manufacturers and signals a likely transition toward future authorization requirements.

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

Germany Notifies Harmonised Classification Intention for 4‑Dimethylaminoazobenzene

Germany has initiated the process to classify 4-dimethylaminoazobenzene as a Category 1B carcinogen and Category 2 mutagen, with a formal dossier expected by September 2026. This classification would trigger mandatory hazard labeling updates and likely lead to automatic restrictions in consumer-facing products under REACH and sector-specific safety laws.

12 Mar 2026, 13:38echa.europa.euEuropean UnionGermany

EU Announces Expiry of Anti-Dumping Duty on Sulphanilic Acid From China

The European Union will terminate anti-dumping duties on imports of sulphanilic acid from China effective March 13, 2026. This removal of trade barriers is expected to lower procurement costs for EU-based manufacturers while increasing market competition from Chinese suppliers.

12 Mar 2026, 12:41eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

China Issues February 2026 Industry Standards Filing Bulletin

China has overhauled its industry standards registry, filing 98 new standards and withdrawing 83 legacy ones across the chemical, transport, and mechanical sectors as of February 2026. Businesses must update technical specifications and testing protocols for battery materials and hazardous goods to maintain market access and compliance with the latest national benchmarks.

12 Mar 2026, 12:19hbba.sacinfo.org.cnChina

Nordic Swan Ecolabel Consults On Revised Criteria for Disposables for Food and Beverages (047)

Nordic Ecolabelling is consulting on revised sustainability and chemical criteria for food-contact disposables through March 2026. Tightened restrictions on material composition and chemical substances will require manufacturers to reassess supply chains and recycled content to maintain ecolabel certification.

11 Mar 2026, 17:34nordic-swan-ecolabel.orgDenmarkFinlandNorwaySweden

India Issues Revised Mandatory Standard IS 15205:2026 for Emulsion-Type Oxidation Hair Dyes

India has published a revised mandatory standard (IS 15205:2026) for emulsion-type oxidation hair dyes, set for full enforcement on August 23, 2026. Manufacturers and importers must align product specifications and testing with the new requirements during the six-month transition to maintain market access.

11 Mar 2026, 12:15cosmetic.chemlinked.comIndia

U.S. FDA Refuses Entry to 151 Imported Cosmetic Batches in January 2026

The US FDA refused entry to 151 cosmetic batches in January 2026, citing misclassification, non-compliant color additives, and labeling failures. This enforcement activity highlights heightened scrutiny on product categorization and ingredient compliance, necessitating rigorous pre-market verification to prevent border delays.

11 Mar 2026, 11:53cosmetic.chemlinked.comUnited States