US EPA Releases List of Expiring TSCA Confidential Business Information Claims
The published list covers CBI claims expiring between June 22, 2026, and July 31, 2026.
EU Microplastics Reporting Deadline Approaching: Relevant Enterprises Should Initiate Filing Without Delay
With the first reporting deadline (31 May 2026) fast approaching, enterprises should promptly begin data collection and filing preparations.
New Standard for Vehicles Carrying Dangerous Goods in China – To Be Implemented Soon!
GB 21668-2025 Safety Technical Specifications of Vehicles for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods was issued on October 5, 2025.
EU Amends REACH Regulation Annex XVII, Imposing Strict Restrictions on Carcinogen 2,4-Dinitrotoluene
Concentration Limit: < 0.1% (by weight); Effective Date: May 10, 2027
New Requirements for MSDS Compilation in South Korea – Are You Aware?
From July 1, 2026, newly prepared MSDS or changes to existing MSDS must use the revised format.
US EPA EPA Grants Third Extension for PFAS Reporting, Compliance Now Starts 2027
On April 8, 2026, US EPA further postponed the initiation date for PFAS data reporting obligations to January 31, 2027.
China Expands Hazardous Chemicals Inventory with Five New Additions
On April 16, 2026, China's Ministry of Emergency Management and nine other departments jointly issued Announcement No. 3 of 2026. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals, it was decided to include five chemicals into the Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals (2015 Edition). The Ministry of Emergency Management will accordingly supplement and improve the Classification Information Table for Hazardous Chemicals.
China Proposes Updates to Fire Safety Standards for Waterproof Building Materials
China organized the drafting of amendment drafts (soliciting comments) for two mandatory national standards.
ECHA Publishes Scientific Report on Occupational Exposure Limits for Lithium Compounds
On April 1, 2026, ECHA released a scientific assessment report on OELs for three key lithium compounds (lithium carbonate, lithium chloride, and lithium hydroxide).
EU Revises Water Policy Directives: PFAS, Bisphenol A and Others Added to Priority Control List
On March 30, 2026, the European Parliament and the Council jointly adopted a draft EU directive proposing amendments to three key water policy directives.