The Philippines has enacted strict Chemical Control Orders for benzene and vinyl chloride, mandating registration, import clearances, and use bans.

On September 21, 2026, the European Commission officially adopted Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1563, amending the current European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Effective September 2026, Vietnam's Circular 154 requires chemical enterprises to use VNeID for tracking codes.

On October 9, 2026, California’s OEHHA proposed adding the herbicide Atrazine to the Proposition 65 cancer list following an IARC assessment. A public comment period runs through November 9, 2026, and if listed, businesses must provide warnings within 12 months and cease drinking water discharges within 20 months.

On September 21, 2026, China's Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) issued a draft revision of the Measures for the Administration of Hazardous Chemicals Operation Permit for public comment. Aligned with the Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law, it updates operation modes, establishes two-level municipal/county licensing, and adopts electronic permits. Significantly, the draft strictly enforces compliance by imposing substantial fines ranging up to RMB 500,000 for unlicensed operations, illegal procurement, and safety violations.

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

South Korea's NICS has fixed the upper, lower, and lowest handling quantities for 73 newly designated acute-toxic hazardous substances under Notice No. 2026-4.

Korea's NICS issued Administrative Notice No. 2026-77 proposing prescribed quantity thresholds for 38 newly designated hazardous chemicals.

On March 31, 2026, Japan's MHLW issued a notification amending the "List of Substances Requiring Indicated Measures" under the ISHA.

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