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US OSHA Extends Compliance Deadlines for Hazard Communication Standard
On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule extending the compliance dates for the updated Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) by four months, effective January 15, 2026.
Jan 21, 2026
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Japan Revises PDSCA Labeling Guidelines
For the first time in 13 years, the guidelines for labeling on containers and packaging under the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act have been updated.
Jan 20, 2026
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Vietnam Publishes Implementation Regulations for Law on Chemicals Effective January 17, 2026
The Vietnamese government has officially implemented comprehensive regulatory guidance for the Chemical Law No. 69/2025/QH15, with three government decrees and two ministerial circulars taking effect on January 17, 2026. Upon its entry into force, the existing implementation Decree 113/2017/ND-CP (as amended by Decree 82/2022/ND-CP) and Circular 32/2017/TT-BCT (as amended by Circular 17/2022/TT-BCT) shall be abolished.
Jan 19, 2026
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New Jersey Bans PFAS in Cosmetics, Carpets and Food Packaging from 2028
On January 12, 2026, New Jersey enacted the “Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act” (Senate Bill 1221), establishing a state-level frameworks for regulating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. Pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session and sponsored by Senators Linda R. Greenstein and Bob Smith, the legislation addresses the growing concern over PFAS contamination by implementing product prohibitions, labeling requirements.
Jan 16, 2026
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New Zealand Implements New Reporting Requirements for Hazardous Substance Importers and Manufacturers
The New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has implemented significant updates to the Consolidated Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Notice 2015, effective January 1, 2026. These regulatory changes mandate that all importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances in New Zealand provide expanded business and substance information, while establishing specific annual reporting obligations for high-risk chemical categories.
Jan 13, 2026
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China MEE Requires Submission of 2025 Annual Activity Reports for New Chemical Substances
On January 12, 2026, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Technology Center of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued a formal notification regarding the submission of the 2025 annual activity reports for new chemical substances.
Jan 13, 2026
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Japan Allows Use of Physically Recycled PE/PP in Manufacture of Food Utensils and Containers/Packaging
The scope of physical recycling processes, which had previously been limited to polystyrene (PS) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), has been expanded to include polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) as part of the recent amendment.
Jan 12, 2026
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European Commission Proposes Amendments to REACH CMR Restrictions
The European Commission has released a draft regulation to amend Annex XVII of REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, introducing significant updates to restrictions on carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reprotoxic (CMR) substances available to the general public. The draft regulation is currently open for public feedback until February 6, 2026.
Jan 12, 2026
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Indonesia Updates Import Procedures for Ozone Depleting Substances and Hydrofluorocarbons
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Control Agency have issued Regulation Number 25 of 2025, titled Procedures for Issuing Recommendations for Import Approval of Ozone Depleting Substances and Hydrofluorocarbons. Signed on December 4, 2025, and effective as of December 11, 2025, this regulation revokes the previous Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry Number 7 of 2024.
Jan 12, 2026
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France Releases Implementation Rules for its PFAS Ban in Consumer Products
France’s Ministry of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, and International Climate and Nature Negotiations has issued Decree No. 2025-1376 on December 28, 2025, establishing comprehensive implementation rules for restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products.
Jan 09, 2026
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Vietnam Law on Chemicals (69/2025/QH15)
Vietnam's National Assembly has recently enacted Law No. 69/2025/QH15 on Chemicals, effective January 1, 2026. This new legislation significantly overhauls the country's chemical management, introducing key changes to bolster safety, sustainable and synchronous industry development.
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