Meet CIRS at CHEMUK 2026 in Birmingham at the NEC on May 20–21. Discover our chemical compliance expertise and join our session on China’s new hazardous chemicals law.

The published list covers CBI claims expiring between June 22, 2026, and July 31, 2026.

With the first reporting deadline (31 May 2026) fast approaching, enterprises should promptly begin data collection and filing preparations.

It can be hard to keep track of regulatory deadlines, so the CIRS team has put together this helpful infographic to make it a little bit easier. Scroll down to the bottom to find links to each of the dates mentioned.

The Ecological Environment Code of the People 's Republic of China — a landmark legislation set to take effect on 15 August 2026 — fundamentally reshapes the regulatory landscape for the Administrative Measures on New Chemical Substances (China REACH). It establishes clear legal foundations for implementation and enforcement, defines precise responsibilities across the supply chain (including producers, importers, and downstream users), and significantly strengthens penalties for non-compliance. To assist industry stakeholders in fully comprehending and preparing for these transformative changes, CIRS Group is launching a dedicated webinar series.

GB 21668-2025 Safety Technical Specifications of Vehicles for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods was issued on October 5, 2025.

Concentration Limit: < 0.1% (by weight); Effective Date: May 10, 2027

From July 1, 2026, newly prepared MSDS or changes to existing MSDS must use the revised format.

On April 8, 2026, US EPA further postponed the initiation date for PFAS data reporting obligations to January 31, 2027.

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.