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

In October 2026, the ECHA published the final opinion classifying trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and its inorganic salts as Repr. 1B, PMT, and vPvM substances, alongside upgraded acute toxicity hazards. Now submitted to the European Commission for review, this classification may soon require updated labelling, revised SDSs, and REACH restrictions across EU supply chains.

The proposed approval covers Product-Type 1, Product-Type 2, and Product-Type 4.

On September 17, 2026, EU published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2102, amending the list of "relevant commodities and products" in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115.

On September 18, 2026, the European Commission published a draft delegated regulation proposing to add more than 20 non-OECD countries to an authorized list.

The regulation will officially enter into force on September 30, 2026.

In early 2026, ECHA launched two compliance-check actions on REACH registration dossier update obligations.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management is a comprehensive compliance system rather than mere paperwork. Driven by global GHS standards, compliance requires localized SDS authoring, precise ingredient disclosure, and accurate transport classifications. Even non-hazardous goods, foods, cosmetics, or metals may require safety documentation depending on processing risks and local regulations.

On September 7, 2026, the EU adopted a Delegated Regulation adding C9–C21 long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids, their salts, and related compounds to the POPs Regulation

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