Visit CIRS at CHEMUK 2026 and Explore Global Regulatory Updates

Members of CIRS EU and UK are delighted to be attending CHEMUK, the UK’s leading expo for the chemical, laboratory, and process Industries, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham, May 20-21, 2026.

This two-day event will bring together:

• 550+ exhibitors from across the chemical supply chain;
• 150+ speakers sharing insights on key challenges and innovations; and
• Thousands of industry professionals from across the UK and Europe.

CIRS is proud to be attending for the seventh time. Whether you're navigating UK REACH, EU CLP, China’s MEE Order 12 (China REACH), GHS compliance, or need support with supply chain transparency or product compliance and testing, our regulatory specialists will be on hand to help.

📍 Visit us at Stand J136, Hall 5

📅 May 20-21, 2026

🔗 Event info

Visit us at the stand to discuss your regulatory challenges and explore practical solutions with our experts.

Presentation

China’s Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law and What It Means for Compliance in 2026

Presented by Adam Hembrecht, Chemical Regulatory Consultant, CIRS Europe

Date: Thursday, May 21

Time: 13:15–13:45

Location: Stage 2, Hall 5

China's Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law will come into force on May 1, 2026, marking a significant shift toward stricter, digitally integrated oversight of hazardous chemicals across their full lifecycle.

Companies operating in, sourcing from, or exporting to China will need to adapt to enhanced supervision covering registration, production, storage, transport, disposal, and industrial park governance.

In this session, Adam will explore how the new framework operates in practice, including:

• Expanded accountability for senior management;
• Increased financial penalties and enforcement powers; and
• Strengthened inspection and monitoring mechanisms.

The presentation will also highlight emerging compliance pressure points, such as:

• Public disclosure of safety assessments;
• Real-time transport monitoring;
• Catalogue and registration controls; and
• Mandatory Chinese-language Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labelling updates.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of immediate compliance risks and practical steps to reduce exposure in the early stages of enforcement.

About CIRS

Established in 2007, the CIRS Group is a leading product safety and regulatory consulting firm. CIRS has branch offices in the Republic of Ireland, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and China. CIRS Group utilizes its technical expertise, various resources, and international network to provide one-stop compliance services from regulatory compliance, laboratory testing, R&D to data services across multiple industries. This includes chemicals, cosmetics, food and food beverages, medical devices, agrochemical products, disinfectants, and consumer goods. It helps clients gain a competitive advantage by reducing business risks associated with regulatory affairs.