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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
UK confirms deadline extensions for chemical registration
UK delays REACH registration deadlines to 2029–2031, giving industry more time while maintaining compliance tracking obligations.
FDA Proposes First New Sunscreen Active Ingredient in Decades
FDA proposes adding bemotrizinol to U.S. sunscreens at 6%, compared with 10% limits already used in the EU, Japan and Canada.
Philippines proposes to add new chemicals to its national chemical inventory
Proposed changes to PICCS would add 140 chemicals, easing notification requirements for manufacturers and importers.
US EPA Moves to Scale Back PFAS Reporting Rule for Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to narrow PFAS reporting obligations under TSCA, offering long-anticipated exemptions for imported articles, impurities, byproducts, and PFAS below 0.1%. The agency is also considering raising the de minimis threshold to 1% and possibly shifting from a structural PFAS definition to a discrete list of named substances.
China to require ROHS compliance for more EEE products
China proposes to expand RoHS coverage under GB 26572-2025, adding new EEE categories, updating exemptions, and introducing stricter compliance and labeling rules. Public comments close on 2 Dec 2025.
Vietnam consults on new requirements for chemicals and chemical products
Vietnam is finalizing a comprehensive reform of its chemical control system. On 30 October 2025, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) issued a draft Circular implementing the Law on Chemicals (No. 69/2025/QH15), following consultations on decree on implementation and administrative penalties.
Indonesia to restrict PFAS and Bisphenol in food packaging
BPOM has completed consultation on a new regulation updating substance limits in food-contact materials — set to replace Regulation 20/2019. The draft regulation sets to limit the use of Bisphenol A, S and PFAS in food packaging.
Japan proposes to allow alternative names in SDS to protect trade secrets
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has proposed to allow the use of alternative chemical names in Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to protect confidential business information (CBI).
California seeks to ban Bisphenols and Ortho-phthalates in food packaging
California’s Assembly passed bill AB-1148, seeking to restrict the use of bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in all packaging, but exempts tetramethyl bisphenol F (TMBPF, CAS 5384-21-4) from the restrictions unless DTSC deems the substance to also poses a significant risk to human health.
NY’s bill on producer responsibilities for packaging materials face uncertain fate amidst opposition from industries
The New York Senate passed S1464 on 28 May 2025, which seeks to implement extended producer responsibilities (EPR) for packaging and packaging materials. The the bill would require companies to register with the state, create collection systems and take back programs as well as eliminate hazardous chemicals from packaging and packaging materials.
South Korea consults on labelling of biocidal and household chemical products
The Ministry of Environment launched a public consultation, on 30 May 2025, to amend a number of labelling requirements for biocidal products in South Korea. The agency also launched a separate consultation in early May that affects the labelling of household chemicals.