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Singapore Bans MCCPs and LC-PFCAs, Including Products Containing Them
From December 16, 2026, the manufacture, import, and export of Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (chlorination levels ≥ 45% chlorine by weight), LC-PFCAs, as well as products containing these chemicals, will not be allowed in Singapore.
Jan 26, 2026
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China Shandong Regulates MCCPs, UV-328, and Chlorpyrifos as New Pollutants
The Department of Ecology and Environment of Shandong, China, in conjunction with six other provincial departments, has officially released the Shandong Province Supplementary List of Key Controlled New Pollutants (2025).
Jan 26, 2026
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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
Japan
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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
Japan
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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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