On September 4, 2026, U.S. EPA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the draft TSCA risk assessment for 1,2-dichloropropane.

On September 2, 2026, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) of South Korea, affiliated with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE), issued the Notice on the Partial Revision of the Hazard Review Results of Chemical Substances (Notice No. 2026-15), adding the hazard review results of 78 existing chemical substances and newly establishing the attached table of hazard assessment results. The revision takes effect from the date of issue.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management is a comprehensive compliance system rather than mere paperwork. Driven by global GHS standards, compliance requires localized SDS authoring, precise ingredient disclosure, and accurate transport classifications. Even non-hazardous goods, foods, cosmetics, or metals may require safety documentation depending on processing risks and local regulations.

On September 7, 2026, the EU adopted a Delegated Regulation adding C9–C21 long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids, their salts, and related compounds to the POPs Regulation

On August 24, 2026, the European Commission issued the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Verification and Accreditation Guidelines.