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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.
Time is ticking for mandatory PFAS reporting in Australia
Australia launches PFAS review, requiring AICIS registrants to report imports and uses of 522 PFAS substances.
Australia bans DBDPE, mercury in products and restricts other hazardous chemicals
Australia’s DCCEEW bans the use of decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE, CAS 84852-53-9) starting on 1 January 2027 and mercury compounds starting on 1 July 2026.
Australia to ban DBDPE, mercury in products and restricts other petrochemicals
Australia notifies the WTO of proposed bans on DBDPE and mercury under IChEMS, with new risk management duties impacting electronics, automotive, and plastics sectors.