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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.

South Korea's NICS has pre-announced plans to designate 38 chemicals as acute-toxic, chronic-toxic, or ecotoxic substances under K-REACH.

Navigating the regulatory landscape for exporting food and feed ingredients to the United States requires a clear understanding of the FDA compliance pathways, safety assessments, and procedures. Backed by U.S.-based toxicologists and a 100% success rate, CIRS Group provides comprehensive global regulatory submissions for GRAS, NDI, and novel food ingredients.

On August 6, 2026, the European Commission initiated a public consultation on a draft implementing regulation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40, with the core objective of establishing harmonized registration formats and reporting requirements for producer registers.

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued updated guidance clarifying the definitions of Genetically Modified (GM) Food and Novel DNA under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). The guidance also includes practical examples to help food businesses determine whether their products fall within the definition of GM food.

On July 17, 2026, the UK Food Standards Agency updated its allergen guidance, requiring food businesses to clearly declare 14 major allergens across all product types. Exporters must emphasize these allergens on labels, implement strict cross-contamination controls, verify allergen-free claims, and maintain comprehensive traceability documentation for UK distributors.

On August 7, 2026, the United Kingdom submitted a notification (G/TBT/N/GBR/125) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, announcing proposed amendments to the Great Britain (GB) Mandatory Classification and Labelling List (GB MCL List). The revisions would introduce new or updated mandatory classification and labelling requirements for 20 chemical substances, including Bisphenol F, Tebuconazole, Tea Tree Oil, and Eugenol. CIRS Group provides the following analysis based on the notification content.

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.

On August 6, 2026, China NIFDC publicly solicited comments on nine cosmetic standards invloving eight cosmetic ingredients and one testing method in STSC.