In August of 2025, China published the draft revision of GHS labeling standard (GB 15258), which aims to implement hazardous QR code requirements. South Korea revised its GHS standard to align with K-REACH updates. Japan issued draft amendments to CSCL Enforcement Guidelines. Vietnam unveiled the time schedule for releasing the implementation regulation detailing its new Law on Chemicals. In Europe, ECHA released the updated PFAS Restriction Proposal but later announced to leave out the Committee’s assessment for 8 sectors. The U.S. IRS annoucned to update the list of taxable substances to introduce 21 new substances set to be effective on Jan 1, 2026.
August of 2025 has witnessed many chemical regulatory changes in the global chemical industry. To help you keep abreast of chemical regulation updates, ChemLinked presents a monthly recap, which delivers major regulation dynamics around the globe. Find out what’s new on chemical regulation in August below:
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