Filter by jurisdictions
- Asia Pacific 18
- Australia 3
- Brazil 1
- California 3
- China 1
- Denmark 1
- Draft proposal 24
- EU 7
- Europe 11
- Final rules 21
- France 1
- India 1
- Indonesia 1
- Japan 2
- Latin America 1
- Minnesota 1
- New Jersey 2
- New Mexico 1
- New York 3
- New Zealand 1
- Oceania 4
- Philippines 3
- Singapore 1
- South Korea 1
- Southeast Asia 8
- Taiwan 2
- UK 3
- US federal 2
- US states 12
- Ukraine 1
- United States 14
- Vietnam 3
- Virginia 1
- Washington D.C. 1
- Washington state 1
Public comment period is ending for Minnesota’s “unavoidable use” rule for exempting PFAS prohibition
Minnesota advances PFAS exemption rule, detailing CUU waivers, timelines, and key industry questions ahead of the 2032 ban.
New Mexico approves sweeping PFAS Labeling Rule for Consumer Products
New Mexico mandates PFAS labels on most consumer products by 2027, creating the most comprehensive U.S. disclosure framework.
Washington Revises Lead Limits for Cookware, Extends Timeline
Washington enacted SB 5975, replacing a planned 10 ppm cookware lead limit for 2028 with phased limits of 50 ppm (2030) and 20 ppm (2034).
Brazil on track to implement RoHS-style restrictions on hazardous substances in electronics
Brazil updates draft proposal to implement RoHS-style EEE rules, adding exemptions, stricter registration, and phased deadlines aligned with EU standards.
EU PFAS ban moves forward as ECHA committees issue key opinions
ECHA advances EU PFAS restriction as RAC adopts its opinion and SEAC agrees draft socio-economic assessment for consultation.
New rat study triggers ECHA to review its previous CLP classification for glyphosate
ECHA launches a consultation, ending on 31 March 2026, on CLP classification of glyphosate after a 2025 rat study reporting tumors challenges RAC’s 2022 finding of no carcinogenicity.
ECHA opens CLH consultations for chemicals including butane-1,4-diol, melamine, and ortho-phthalates
ECHA opened CLH consultations for melamine, 1H-benzotriazole, brodifacoum, fluoxapiprolin and several ortho-phthalates, with comment deadlines from end of March through May 2026.
Virginia poised to join states requiring ingredient disclosure for menstrual products
Virginia’s bill — HB998 — that would require menstrual product ingredient disclosure on packaging and online now awaits the governor’s signature. If signed, the law takes effect January 1, 2027.
California Moves to Phase Out Bisphenols in Paper Receipts Under AB 1604
California’s AB 1604 would phase out bisphenols in thermal receipt paper, banning BPA in 2027 and expanding the restriction to all bisphenols by 2028.
EU overhauls detergent rules, requiring Digital Product Passports, banning animal testing, expanding product types and biodegradability criteria for polymer films
EU adopts Regulation (EU) 2026/405 replacing the 2004 Detergents Regulation, introducing digital product passports and new compliance rules.
ECHA added n-Hexane and Bisphenol AF to the SVHC list
ECHA adds N-Hexane and Bisphenol AF to the EU SVHC List, triggering immediate compliance duties for downstream users and product brands containing the chemicals
ECHA proposes to phase out four substances
ECHA consults on adding four SVHCs to to the Authorization list (UV-326, UV-329, Triphenyl phosphate, 2-(dimethylamino)-2-[(4- methylphenyl)methyl]-1-[4- (morpholin-4- yl)phenyl]butan-1-one), signaling the agency’s intention on phasing out the chemicals.
Singapore confirms 2026 ban on Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC -PFCAs under Stockholm Convention
Singapore will ban chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC-PFCAs from December 2026, aligning with global Stockholm Convention controls.
Japan seeks to restrict 117 PFHxS substances under Chemical Substances Control Law
Japan proposes PFHxS ban under CSCL, covering 117 substances, with restrictions on manufacture, import, and use starting June 2026.
New Zealand phases out PFAS and imposes restrictions on additional chemicals in cosmetic products
New Zealand cosmetics rule revisions took effect 1 January 2026, banning PFAS, lilial, and deoxyarbutin in cosmetics.
New Jersey requires mandatory ingredient disclosure in menstrual products
New Jersey’s new law requires ingredient disclosure on menstrual product packaging and online. Manufacturers must comply by 12 July 2027.
New York’s Beauty Justice Act is given new life
New York advances proposed Beauty Justice Act to restrict toxic chemicals (borates, formaldehyde, orthophthalates, parabens, PFAS, xylanes) in cosmetics.
Taiwan requires mandatory ROHS and EMC certification for electric handheld power tools, lithium batteries, and EV chargers
Taiwan requires mandatory EMC and ROHS certification and inspection for handheld power tools. Compliance deadlines commence on
France implements measurable PFAS limits across cosmetics, textiles, wax
France’s PFAS law now in force sets strict product bans and measurable limits for cosmetics, consumer apparel & footwear, wax, and textiles.
Ukraine extends deadlines for CLP and REACH compliance
Ukraine delays CLP and REACH deadlines to 2027–2033, giving industry more time for CL notification, substance registration, data sharing, and compliance.