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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | May 2026
In May 2026, China updated the catalog for precursor chemical exports to specific countries and revised the China RoHS regulated product and exemption lists. Taiwan updated its dangerous goods rules for air transport, issued non-animal testing guidelines under Taiwan REACH, and consulted on GHS labeling and hazard communication amendments. South Korea amended the K-REACH Enforcement Decree to improve dispute resolution on shared registration data and representative transitions. Japan officially designated chlorpyrifos, MCCP, and long-chain PFCA as Class I Specified Chemical Substances under CSCL. Thailand consulted on updates to its hazardous substances list for CWC compliance, Vietnam moved forward with draft controls for medium- and high-risk chemical products and explosive-related ammonium nitrate standards. The EU proposed new REACH restrictions on PHT and also considered stricter limits on CMRs in childcare products. The USA proposed strict new use rules for cobalt lithium manganese nickel oxide in batteries, advanced PFAS and TSCA actions.
Jun 03, 2026
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China Updates Catalog for Precursor Chemicals Exports to Specific Countries
The regulatory update demonstrates China’s continuous efforts to strengthen the export management of precursor chemicals and prevent the diversion of specific chemical substances into illicit channels in targeted global regions.
Jun 03, 2026
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Vietnam Promulgates Draft List of Medium and High-Risk Chemical Products for Enhanced Quality Management
On May 27, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam notified the WTO a draft Circular promulgating a list of medium-risk and high-risk products and goods.
Jun 02, 2026
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South Korea’s NICS Discloses Hazard Assessment Results of 79 New Chemicals Registered Under K-REACH
The NICS publicizes the hazard assessment results for 79 registered new chemical substances, the modification of hazard assessment results for 34 previously listed new chemical substances and 13 previously listed existing chemical substances, the modification of given numbers for 18 previously listed existing chemicals due to the acquisition of supplementary data, and the adjustment of hazard information on one previously listed existing chemical substance.
Jun 01, 2026
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Vietnam Chemical Agency Issues Guidelines on Law on Chemicals Implementation
Vietnam Chemical Agency recently issued Official Letter No. 813/HC-CNHC, providing its opinions to resolve specific issues on the implementation of the Law on Chemicals raised by the Customs.
May 29, 2026
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Singapore Revises Container Size Restrictions for Road Transportation of Hazardous Substances
On May 12, 2026, the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) issued a circular announcing a revision to the container size restrictions for the road transportation of hazardous substances (HS).
May 29, 2026
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UK Removes Substance Notification Requirement from GB CLP Regulations
From 21 May 2026, GB CLP no longer requires suppliers to notify HSE of substance classification and labelling, and it replaces the old procedure with a simplified unified Article 37 fast-track proposal mechanism.
May 29, 2026
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China RoHS Updates Regulated Product List and Exemption List
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has just released the Qualification Management Catalogue and the Application Exemption List (2026 Version) for the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products (China RoHS).
May 28, 2026
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China NHC Adopts Two New FCM Substances
On May 20, 2026, China’s National Health Commission issued Announcement No. 5 of 2026, approving two substances for use in food contact materials: polyvinyl alcohol for indirect food contact adhesives and calcium tert-butylphosphonate for PE and PP plastics.
May 28, 2026
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India Temporarily Suspends Quality Control for n-Butyl Acrylate Amidst Global Supply Chain Disruptions
The Indian Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has announced a temporary suspension of quality control requirements for n-Butyl Acrylate. This decision, made by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, comes in response to prevailing global exigencies and disruptions in the supply chain.
May 27, 2026
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