On September 4, 2026, U.S. EPA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the draft TSCA risk assessment for 1,2-dichloropropane.

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.

CIRS Group reminds that the compliance date for substances has already passed, and updates to SDS and labels for mixtures still need to be expedited.

On August 10, 2026, the U.S. EPA published draft risk assessments for o-dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) and p-dichlorobenzene (p-DCB).

On July 24, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register, formally releasing the draft risk assessment for 1,1,2-trichloroethane and opening the document for public comment. Based on existing scientific evidence, the EPA has preliminarily determined that this chemical substance poses an unreasonable risk to human health under certain conditions of use (COUs).

The public comment period closes on August 24, 2026.

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

On June 23, 2026, the U.S. EPA solicited public comments on regulations for legacy uses and disposal of asbestos, with a deadline of August 24.

On June 19, 2026, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed House Bill H7734. This bill amends the state's Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024.

On April 20, 2026, the U.S. EPA released the 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal and opened it for public comment.