On August 24, 2026, the European Commission issued the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Verification and Accreditation Guidelines.

On August 27, 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a notice announcing significant updates to the chemicals list under the GB Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation. The new rules officially took effect on August 28, 2026.

Vietnam's MOIT is seeking comments by August 27 and September 7, 2026, on draft revisions to the three decrees implementing the new Law on Chemical

South Korea’s MCEE proposes banning hard‑to‑separate PET‑metal combined packaging from 1 January 2028, with public comments due by 21 September 2026.

Key Takeaways: On August 11, 2026, the European Commission proposed amending Annex II of the Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC), banning Lilial and lowering migration limits for Bisphenol A, Phenol, and BIT. Following public consultation ending October 10, 2026, the directive is expected to take effect in late 2026.

China’s MEE Announcement No. 40 of 2026 added 486 substances to the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC), including 482 previously under Order No. 7 regular registration. While transitioning these chemicals off new-substance registration, roughly 40% remain subject to strict new-use management rules, necessitating immediate compliance verification.

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.

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

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

In July 2026, South Korea's NICS issued an advance notice on a partial revision to the Hazard Review Results of Chemical Substances.