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Japan to Expand Scope of Substances Requiring Labels and SDS under the ISHL
The scope of substances subject to mandatory labeling and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provision is expected to be expanded to include chemicals classified by March 31, 2025 (the end of FY2024).
Apr 13, 2026
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EPA Delays TSCA PFAS Reporting Period to 2027
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule, effective April 13, 2026, modifying the start date of the data submission period for the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule under TSCA section 8(a)(7).
Apr 13, 2026
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Japan Amends and Corrects the Positive List for Food Contact Materials and Packaging
Based on the requests from the industry, two new substances have been added as essential monomers, and one correction has been made to the existing classifications.
Apr 07, 2026
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Vietnam Promulgates List of Banned Chemicals and Chemicals Requring Disclosure for Insecticides and Disinfectants
On March 31, 2026, the Vietnamese Ministry of Health (MoH) issued Circular 05/2026/TT-BYT promulgating a List of chemicals not allowed for use and a List of hazardous chemicals subject to mandatory information disclosure in insecticidal and disinfectant preparations used in household and medical fields.
Apr 03, 2026
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Global Chemical Regulation Highlights | March 2026
In March 2026, the Ecological and Environmental Code of the People's Republic of China was released. South Korea drafted and amended various chemical control lists and the GHS classification list. Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and the EU issued regulatory changes to strengthen PFAS control. The UK opened consultation on the proposed inclusion of 15 SVHCs on the UK REACH Candidate List. Ukraine published the draft procedure for the state registration of chemical substances.
Apr 03, 2026
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ECHA Updates Community Rolling Action Plan for 2026-2028, 17 Chemicals to Be Evaluated in 2026
On March 24, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2026-2028. The updated plan lists 27 substances suspected of posing risks to human health or the environment, which are scheduled for evaluation by EU Member State Competent Authorities under the REACH Regulation.
Apr 02, 2026
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Ukraine Publishes Draft Procedure for State Registration of Chemical Substances
On March 24, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine (MoEEA) published for public consultation a draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers “On Approval of the Procedure for State Registration of Chemical Substances.” The draft act operationalises the registration provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Chemical Safety and Management of Chemical Products” (UA REACH) by establishing a detailed procedure for the operational steps, documentation and interactions with MoEEA necessary to fulfil UAkraine REACH registration obligations.
Apr 02, 2026
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Taiwan Tightens Customs Oversight on PFHxS, Its Salts and Related Compounds
On March 19, 2026, Taiwan’s International Trade Administration (ITA) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced updates to the import and export regulations concerning perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and related compounds.
Apr 01, 2026
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Taiwan to Expand Import Ban on Mercury-Added Products
On March 20, 2026, Taiwan's Ministry of Environment (MOENV) notified the WTO of a draft amendment to the Restrictions on the Importing of Mercury-Added Products. This draft amendment strengthens mercury management by eliminating or revising certain previous regulatory exemptions and introducing a phased prohibition schedule for additional products.
Apr 01, 2026
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South Korea Drafts Revision to Regulation on Business Operation and Management of Hazardous Chemicals
On March 26, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) opened a consultation on the complete revision of the Regulation on Business Operation and Management of Hazardous Chemicals. This initiative aims to establish detailed administrative guidelines and procedures for hazardous chemical business permit applications and facility management under the Chemicals Control Act (K-CCA).
Apr 01, 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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