In May 2026, China updated the catalog for precursor chemical exports to specific countries and revised the China RoHS regulated product and exemption lists. Taiwan updated its dangerous goods rules for air transport, issued non-animal testing guidelines under Taiwan REACH, and consulted on GHS labeling and hazard communication amendments. South Korea amended the K-REACH Enforcement Decree to improve dispute resolution on shared registration data and representative transitions. Japan officially designated chlorpyrifos, MCCP, and long-chain PFCA as Class I Specified Chemical Substances under CSCL. Thailand consulted on updates to its hazardous substances list for CWC compliance, Vietnam moved forward with draft controls for medium- and high-risk chemical products and explosive-related ammonium nitrate standards. The EU proposed new REACH restrictions on PHT and also considered stricter limits on CMRs in childcare products. The USA proposed strict new use rules for cobalt lithium manganese nickel oxide in batteries, advanced PFAS and TSCA actions.
May 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 May below:
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