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New Zealand EPA Accelerates Hazardous Substances Decisions
On June 3, 2026, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) announced a sustained increase in hazardous substances decisions for the third quarter of the 2025–2026 financial year, alongside a continuous decline in its assessment queue.
Jun 11, 2026
New Zealand
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UK Expands Controls for Drug Precursor Chemicals
On 10 June 2026, the UK government issued Circular 003/2026, announcing regulatory changes to control a broader set of drug precursor chemicals (DPCs) in Great Britain and to extend UK-wide criminal offences to additional substances.
Jun 11, 2026
Registration/notification
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Japan Partially Revises Q&A on the Positive List System for FCM
Clarifying the interior classifications of freezers and refrigerators in Q12 helps both appliance and resin manufacturers determine the applicable scope. Meanwhile, deleting and transferring Q40 centralizes recycling guidelines for easier management.
Jun 11, 2026
Japan
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Panama to Adopt UN GHS Rev.7 for Chemical Hazard Communication
On June 10, 2026, Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI) and the Directorate General of Standards and Industrial Technology (DGNTI) notified the WTO of a draft Technical Regulation (DGNTI XX-2026), proposing to implement UN GHS Rev. 7 to standardize chemical hazard classification, labeling, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) within the national territory.
Jun 11, 2026
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Ghana Announces Nationwide Ban on Polystyrene Products Effective 2027
On May 25, 2026, Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority announced a nationwide ban on polystyrene foam products, with expanded polystyrene (EPS) food contact materials and packaging set to be prohibited from January 1, 2027.
Jun 10, 2026
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EU Unveils Ambitious Roadmap to Phase Out Animal Testing
On June 1, 2026, the European Commission adopted the Roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments. The roadmap sets out 22 actions across 15 legislative domains to accelerate the development, validation, standardization, and uptake of non-animal approaches for chemical safety assessments while maintaining the integrity of safety evaluations to ensure a high level of protection for human and animal health and the environment.
Jun 09, 2026
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Vietnam Amends Technical Standards for Mercury in Fluorescent Lamps, Lead in Paints and Formaldehyde & Azo Amines in Textiles
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam has recently notified WTO significant amendments to its National Technical Regulations (QCVN), addressing three critical areas: mercury content in fluorescent lamps, lead content in paints, and formaldehyde and azo-derived aromatic amines in textile products.
Jun 08, 2026
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EU Amends REACH Regulation to Refine Microplastic Restrictions
On June 2, 2026, the European Commission has published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/1168, which amends Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, commonly known as REACH, concerning the restriction of synthetic polymer microparticles.
Jun 05, 2026
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Philippines FDA Proposes Phased, Risk-Based Facilitated Registration Pathway for Household/Urban Hazardous Substances (HUHS) Products
On June, 1, 2026, the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through the Center for Cosmetics and Household/Urban Hazardous Substances Regulation and Research (CCHUHSRR), released a draft FDA Order concerning Adoption of a Phased Implementation Framework for the Facilitated Registration Pathway of Household/Urban Hazardous Substances (HUHS) Products.
Jun 04, 2026
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Taiwan to Designate Second Batch of 9 PECs with a Revamped Registration Framework
On May 21, 2026, the Chemicals Administration of Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) held a seminar to unveil plans for designating nine priority existing chemical substances (PECs) subject to the second phase of PECs registration under Taiwan REACH. The seminar also outlined the detailed designation criteria and future management frameworks.
Jun 03, 2026
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