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EU Publishes New Toy Safety Regulation Introducing Stricter Chemical Controls
On December 12, 2025, the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/2509 in the Official Journal, enacting a comprehensive overhaul of the legislative framework governing toy safety. This new Regulation repeals and replaces the previous Directive 2009/48/EC, establishing stricter safety requirements for toys placed on the Union market.
Dec 16, 2025
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Regulatory Trend under UK REACH and Control on PFAS and PCB
On December 1, 2025, the UK government released its Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2025, outlining significant systemic reforms to the UK REACH regulatory framework and POPs control. The plan establishes a timeline for closer regulatory alignment with major trading partners, including the EU, by December 2028, aiming to accelerate the control of high-risk substances while minimizing compliance burdens for the industry.
Dec 16, 2025
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Inventory Updates | Australia Corrects Names of 89 Chemicals in AIIC
If a chemical is listed in AIIC only with chemical identity information (CAS number and name), introducers (importers/manufacturers) registered with the AICIS Business Services Portal can directly introduce the chemical.
Dec 16, 2025
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Washington State Expands PFAS Restrictions for More Consumer Products
The updated regulation introduces new prohibitions on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of three specific categories of consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS, effective January 1, 2027. Additionally, the amendment establishes mandatory reporting requirements for manufacturers regarding the use of PFAS in nine other consumer product categories.
Dec 15, 2025
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China Announces Import and Export License Exemptions for Thionyl Chloride
On December 12, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), and the General Administration of Customs (GACC) jointly issued an announcement regarding the optimization of supervision measures for the import and export of lithium thionyl chloride batteries. Effective January 1, 2026, specific batteries and battery packs containing limited amounts of thionyl chloride (CAS No. 7719-09-7) will be exempt from certain import and export licensing requirements, streamlining the compliance process for qualifying products.
Dec 15, 2025
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ECHA Publishes Draft Community Rolling Action Plan for 2026-2028
On December 9, 2025, ECHA published the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) update covering the year 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Dec 12, 2025
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Minnesota Finalizes PFAS Reporting and Fee Rules for Product Manufacturers
On December 8, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) published Adopted Permanent Rules Relating to PFAS in Products; Reporting and Fees; Order Adopting Rules in the Minnesota State Register.
Dec 11, 2025
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Ukraine Extends Key Compliance Deadlines for REACH and CLP Regulations
On December 5, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (KMU) approved Resolution No. 1598, officially postponing several critical compliance deadlines for the country’s chemical safety regulations –Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products (Ukraine REACH) and the Technical Regulation on Hazard Classification, Labelling and Packaging (Ukraine CLP).
Dec 10, 2025
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California OEHHA Adds Bisphenol S (BPS) to Proposition 65 List for Developmental Toxicity
Effective December 8, 2025, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has added bisphenol S (BPS) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity, specifically identifying it as a developmental toxicant.
Dec 08, 2025
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The Netherlands Updates Commodities Act regarding Food Contact Materials and Articles
On November 26, 2025, the Netherlands amended the Commodities Act on Packaging and Consumer Products to revise specific migration limits for metals and coatings in food contact materials and to introduce new restrictions on adipic acid dihydrazine, with the updated requirements applying retroactively from July 1, 2025.
Dec 05, 2025
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