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China Unveils Ecological and Environmental Code: Key Impacts on the Chemical Industry
On March 12, 2026, the 14th National People’s Congress officially adopted the “Ecological and Environmental Code of the People’s Republic of China.” This milestone legislation marks the beginning of a codified era for China’s environmental protection framework. The new Code, which systematically integrates and standardizes existing environmental regulations, will officially take effect on August 15, 2026, establishing stricter and more unified compliance requirements for the chemical manufacturing and processing sectors.
Mar 13, 2026
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UK HSE Opens Consultation on 15 SVHCs for the UK REACH Candidate List
On March 9, 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), acting as the Agency for UK REACH, launched a six-week public consultation regarding the proposed inclusion of 15 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) to the UK REACH Candidate List, with a strict submission deadline of April 20, 2026.
Mar 11, 2026
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South Korea Adopts Hazard Assessment Results for 130 Chemicals Registered under K-REACH
17 assessed chemicals are expected to be designated as hazardous substances.
Mar 10, 2026
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South Korea Recognizes Prior Verification for 3 Substances Requiring Preparation for Accidents
South Korea’s NICS announced to recognize previously submitted Letters of Confirmation for xylene, styrene, and 1,3-butadiene as valid verification.
Mar 10, 2026
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Turkey’s MoEUCC Mandates KKDIK Temporary Registrations by September 2026, Opens Individual Submission Pathway
On March 4, 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change (MoEUCC) issued an official notice updating the compliance requirements for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (KKDIK). The MoEUCC announced that temporary registration is now mandatory for all applicable chemical substances, regardless of Lead Registrant (LR) availability. To facilitate this, the MoEUCC has introduced a new “individual” temporary registration pathway in the Chemical Registration System (KKS), allowing companies to complete their temporary registrations independently by September 30, 2026, even in cases where industry coordination has stalled or an LR has not been appointed.
Mar 09, 2026
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U.S. Senate Committee Examines Discussion Draft for TSCA Fee Reauthorization and New Chemical Review Reforms
On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a legislative hearing to examine a discussion draft of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fee Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2026.
Mar 09, 2026
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Vietnam Chemicals Agency Directs Online Licensing for Special Control Chemicals
The Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, has issued Notice No. 386/HC-QLHC regarding the administrative procedures for granting export and import licenses for chemicals requiring special control.
Mar 06, 2026
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ECHA Risk Assessment Committee Adopts Opinion on Universal PFAS Restriction
On March 3, 2026, the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) formally adopted its opinion on the proposal to restrict all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) within the European Union.
Mar 06, 2026
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Japan Extends FCM Transition to 2030 & Eases Testing
In the Positive List System for Food Contact Materials, the transition period for compliance with the new standards has been extended by three years to 2030, and special measures permitting flexible implementation of the new testing methods at testing sites have been introduced.
Mar 05, 2026
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EU Updates List of Authorized Substances for Plastic Food Contact Materials
On February 3, 2026, the European Commission released Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/245 amending Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 for plastic materials in contact with food, adding six new substances to the Union positive list, revising one existing entry, and updating migration testing rules for 2,2’-oxydiethylamine in polyamide films, with application from February 23, 2026.
Mar 04, 2026
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