On January 9, 2026, the European Commission released a draft proposal to technically update Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation. This aims to align with the new hazard classifications added under the CLP Regulation in 2024 and 2025. The core amendments involve expanding the list of restricted Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Toxic for Reproduction (CMR) substances.

On December 17, 2025, ECHA announced the addition of 19 new substance testing proposals and invited public comments by February 2.

On December 19, 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/2573. The primary content is an update to the testing methods under the Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), aimed at adapting to technological advancements.

On December 1, 2025, the UK government officially released the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). Under "Goal 4: Chemicals and Pesticides," the plan explicitly states that measures will be taken to minimize the potential risks of chemicals and pesticides to the environment and public health. These measures include reforming the UK's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH) regulations and strengthening the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Ukraine has officially extended the compliance deadlines for UA-REACH and UA-CLP, giving businesses more time to prepare. Learn what the new transition periods mean and how to stay ahead of regulatory requirements.

To support the future implementation of the ESPR, this report outlines methods for defining and tracking Substances of Concern (SoC) in products and throughout their lifecycle.

The first report must be submitted by May 31, 2026, and must contain estimated emission data for the year 2025.

On October 22, 2025, the Ukrainian Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture (MEEA) announced a proposal to extend compliance deadlines under the country's UA REACH and UA CLP regulations. A draft resolution published the same day aims to give chemical companies in Ukraine more time to meet regulatory requirements. The proposal is currently under public consultation until November 22.

On May 13, 2025, Brazil’s Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MMA) published a draft implementing regulation for the Chemical Management Law (Brazil REACH), aimed at operationalizing Law No. 15,022 of November 13, 2024. The draft establishes a National Inventory of Chemical Substances to regulate the registration, hazard identification, assessment, and management of chemicals, with the goal of reducing health and environmental risks.

The implementation of the Ukrainian REACH regulations marks an important step for Ukraine in aligning with EU chemical safety standards and also presents new compliance challenges for businesses. Companies need to closely monitor regulatory developments, take proactive measures, and ensure registration is completed within the specified timeframes to maintain trade activities in the Ukrainian market.