Learn what the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) means for packaging compliance, including key rules on recyclability, recycled plastic content, PFAS, packaging EPR, minimization, and labeling. This article outlines the main PPWR deadlines, business impacts, and practical steps companies can take now to prepare for Regulation (EU) 2025/40.

South Korea's MCEE has opened a consultation until 15 April 2026 on a full rewrite of the hazardous chemical business regulation under the K-CCA.

South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) implemented an early emergency registration process under K-REACH (Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances). Designed to mitigate global supply chain disruptions caused by Middle East tensions, this fast-track pathway allows companies to import critical raw material substitutes—such as naphtha and petrochemical feedstocks—without waiting months for full toxicology clearance.

The new regulation will prohibit the supply of PFAS-containing goods to Swedish consumers across five major categories.

On March 31, 2026, Japan's MHLW issued a notification amending the "List of Substances Requiring Indicated Measures" under the ISHA.

On July 24, 2026, the European Commission published a draft delegated regulation proposing amendments to (EU) No 649/2012.

On 16 July 2026, the UK government formally announced a further extension of the UK REACH transitional registration deadlines.

On April 24, 2026, the Chemical Accident Prevention Division of South Korea's MoEL released the latest revision of the Korean GHS regulation.

On July 21, 2026, UK HSE published its agency opinion on the restriction proposal for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams.

On July 17, 2026, OEHHA issued a notice adding four substances to Proposition 65.