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Vietnam’s Law on Chemicals 2025 Officially Comes into Force
Vietnam’s new Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 officially took effect on January 1, 2026. According to the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade(MoIT), the Law on Chemicals 2025 is a strategic pivot aimed at transforming the sector into a modern, foundational industry that supports the nation’s goal of self-reliance and economic autonomy.
Jan 04, 2026
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China Designates BPA and LC-PFCAs as Priority Control Chemicals
China MEE designated 23 groups of high-risk substances (including BPA and LC-PFCAs) as priority control chemicals for stricter environmental management.
Dec 31, 2025
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Japan Approves Revised Versions of JIS Z 7252 and JIS Z 7253
During the transitional period, businesses may continue to use the 2019 standards to classify chemicals and prepare labels and SDSs.
Dec 31, 2025
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Korea Adopts Hazard Assessment Results of 223 Chemicals
On December 30, 2025, the NICS issued an announcement to make public the updates to chemcial hazard assessment results of certain new and existing chemical substances registered under K-REACH. The updates are consistent with those proposed in November. They take effect immediately.
Dec 30, 2025
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India Eases Import Rules for Specialized Copper Products
On December 29, 2025, India's Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced an Order which exempts the imports of specialized copper products for use in various sectors. The exemption is granted for a period of one year from the date of publication of this Order (i.e. 2026.12.29).
Dec 30, 2025
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[Updated] China Food Contact Materials Updates in 2025: CFSA Consults on 2 New FCM Additives
On December 29, 2025, China CFSA opened a public consultation on two FCM additives with expanded usage scope or amount.
Dec 30, 2025
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China Passes Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law to Strengthen Lifecycle Management
On December 27, 2025, the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress of China formally voted to pass the Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law. This specialized legislation serves as a fundamental legal framework for the industry and is scheduled to enter into force on May 1, 2026. The law establishes a comprehensive mandate to strengthen safety management, prevent accidents, and formalize legal responsibilities across the entire chemical supply chain.
Dec 29, 2025
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India FSSAI Proposes to Ban PFAS and BPA in Food Contact Materials (Updated on December 19, 2025)
Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft amendments to Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, which proposes to ban PFAS and BPA in food contact materials.
Dec 25, 2025
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China GHS: GB 30000 Series of Standards to Be Revised to Adopt UN GHS Rev. 11
China’s MIIT is consulting on revising GB 30000 series of standards to align China’s GHS classification and labelling rules for certain hazards with UN GHS Rev.11.
Dec 24, 2025
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UK REACH Extends Transitional Registration Submission Deadlines
On December 22, 2025, the UK Defra announced the extension of transitional registration submission deadlines under UK REACH.
Dec 24, 2025
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