After the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the new Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) regulations in 20 May 2024, the interpretation of U.S. hazardous chemical labels is also crucial. Next, let’s take a look at what precautions and new changes are there in the U.S. hazardous chemical labels.

To boost compliance with Turkey's KKDIK chemical regulations, the Draft Implementation Rules was published in early 2025.

According to the convention, the production of these two substances is theoretically banned globally starting from January 1, 2026.

Recently, the Ministry of Labor in South Korea, under Article 108(3) of the Industrial Safety and Health Act and Clause 153 of the enforcement rules, officially issued Announcement No. 2025-162, disclosing 72 new chemical substances manufactured and imported in the first quarter of 2025. The hazards, risks, annual manufacturing and import volumes, and measures to prevent worker health damage related to these substances were detailed. Manufacturers and importers of new chemical substances are required to submit a report on the hazards and risks to the Ministry of Labor 30 days before manufacturing or importing these materials.

Japan announced adjustments to the Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List and the requirements for reporting production quantities.