In January of 2026, China moved to add 5 substances to the Hazardous Chemicals Catalogue. South Korea consulted on hazard assessment results for 130 chemicals registered under K-REACH. Japan proposed a ministerial ordinance under CSCL to specify 117 PFHxS-related substances following their Class I designation. Australia updated the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC). Vietnam published implementation regulations for the Law on Chemicals effective January 17, 2026. Singapore decided to ban MCCPs and LC-PFCAs, including products containing them, from December 16, 2026. EU chemical regulatory developments were not detailed in this recap. The UK HSE proposed mandatory classification and labeling for 60 hazardous substances, including PFHxA. The USA saw New Jersey enact comprehensive PFAS restrictions for cosmetics, carpets, and food packaging from 2028.
January 2026 has witnessed many chemical regulatory changes in the global chemical industry. To help you stay abreast of chemical regulation updates, ChemLinked presents a monthly recap that delivers major regulatory developments around the globe. Find out what's new on chemical regulation in January below:
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