In June of 2026, China proposed major revisions to new chemical substance registration rules, while Taiwan expanded its import ban on mercury-containing products. In the EU, Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/1168 refined REACH microplastic restrictions and ECHA advanced work on C&L inventory disclosure and animal testing alternatives. In the USA, Rhode Island amended its consumer PFAS ban and EPA advanced TSCA risk evaluations for five high-priority chemicals. Other notable updates included Japan adding 40 substances to its carcinogenic substances list, South Korea updating multiple chemical control measures, Australia expanding IChEMS restrictions, and Canada finalizing CEPA assessments for titanium-containing and other substance groups.
June 2026 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 June below:
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