China MEM Mandates Safety Supervision and Licensing for Five Newly Listed Hazardous Chemicals

On April 28, 2026, the General Office of China's Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) issued an official notice mandating strict safety supervision for five chemicals recently added to the Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals (2015). The directive requires enterprises handling these substances to finalize hazardous chemical registrations and secure appropriate hazardous chemical licenses by July 31, 2026.