In this issue, we highlight key updates including China’s new QR code requirements for pesticide labels, upcoming EU REACH testing decisions, proposed cosmetic e-labeling in Thailand, and tighter EU contaminant limits for infant and young child foods.

From registrations for pesticides and chemical substances, to sunscreen testing, and food labeling, regulators around the world are continuing to introduce changes that could have a direct impact on market access. In this issue, we highlight some of the most important recent developments across China, South Korea, the EU, the U.S., and beyond, with practical takeaways for businesses navigating evolving requirements in chemicals, agrochemicals, cosmetics, and food.

Welcome back to your latest regulatory roundup! China dominates this week's headlines, with major developments across the chemicals, cosmetics, and food sectors. From the MEE removing filing requirements for new chemical substances to significant cosmetic regulatory reforms and new probiotic rules affecting the health food industry, we've rounded up the key updates to help you stay on top of global compliance.

This edition covers critical global regulatory updates across food, biocides, cosmetics, chemicals, and medical devices. Key highlights focus on actionable requirements for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), China's proposed revisions to MEE Order 12 for new chemical substance registrations, the officially published extensions for UK REACH deadlines, and the US FDA’s postponed self-GRAS reform timeline. Beyond these top picks, you will find comprehensive global compliance news, analysis, and industry updates throughout the issue.

In this edition, we explore some of the latest regulatory developments across the chemicals, cosmetics, food, and feed sectors. Highlights include preparations for the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), China's move to reduce regulatory requirements for certain cosmetics, and EFSA's conclusion on the safety of the food enzyme dextransucrase for its intended use. These Editor's Picks are just a snapshot of this week's coverage, alongside further regulatory news, analysis, and compliance insights from around the world.

As regulators around the world continue to introduce new requirements and reforms, businesses face an increasingly complex compliance landscape. In this edition, we highlight key developments across chemicals, biocides, cosmetics, food, feed, and medical devices – from proposed changes to MEE Order 12 (China REACH) and new biocides timelines in the EU and Great Britain, to the FDA's approval of a new sunscreen active ingredient and practical guidance for navigating NMPA renewals.

This issue explores China's new RoHS update, Indonesia's draft guidelines for halal assurance for cosmetics, California's new food labeling rules – alongside many more global regulatory developments, industry insights, and upcoming free webinars. Grab a drink, and dive in.

This issue explores Türkiye’s new KKDIK individual temporary registration pathway, Thailand’s mandatory labeling rules for dissolving microneedle patches, and New York State’s proposed self-GRAS disclosure requirements – alongside many more global regulatory developments, industry insights, and upcoming free webinars. Grab a drink, and dive in.

This issue explores Peru’s new GHS implementation rules, China’s major overhaul of cleaning product safety standards, practical insights into U.S. FDA NDI notification responses, and the rollout of China’s national medical device vigilance system –alongside other important developments shaping global regulatory compliance.

This issue covers the EU’s upcoming microplastics reporting deadline, South Korea’s proposed crackdown on IP-infringing cosmetics, Taiwan’s updated novel food guidelines, and China’s increasing overseas inspections of medical device manufacturers – alongside other key developments shaping global regulatory compliance.