EU: Restriction updating Annex XVII REACH regarding CMRs The EU Commission has updated the REACH Regulation by adding newly classified CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction) substances to the lists of CMR substances restricted for consumer use. Entries 28, 29, and 30 of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 prohibit the placing on...
USA: Maine – Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances The State of Maine has issued amendments to Chapter 90 of its regulations, establishing designations for currently unavoidable uses of intentionally added Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in certain products. These updates are part of the state’s preparation for the sales prohibition that takes effect...
EU: New European Chemicals Industry Action Plan On July 8, 2025, the European Commission unveiled the long-anticipated European Chemicals Industry Action Plan, a key initiative to enhance the competitiveness and drive the transformation of the EU chemicals sector. This comprehensive plan is central to the EU’s broader strategy for sustainable development, energy transition, and...
Brazil: Implementation details of the Brazilian REACH regulation for chemicals Brazil has published a draft Decree detailing the implementation of Law No. 15.022/2024 (also known as Brazil REACH), including the registration, prioritization, risk assessment and risk management of industrial chemicals in Brazil. The goal is to reduce the impacts on human health and the...
Thailand: Update of the List of Hazardous Substances Thailand is updating its List of Hazardous Substances by revising its type and condition as well as adding the new entry substances. It provides safety and benefit to humans and environment. The amendments are contained in the Draft Notification of the Ministry of Industry regarding List...
Macao: Regulation of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Macao has published Chief Executive’s Decision No. 168/2024 on Persistent Organic Pollutants. It concerns a prohibition on the import, export, and transhipment of chemicals listed in Annex I and goods listed in Annex II of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants to the Macao Special Administrative...
Japan: New obligations regarding the SDS document Japan has changed the requirements regarding the provision of Safety Data Sheets. The changes are described in the document Enhancement of delivering SDS accompanied with amendment of the Industrial Safety and Health Act. A SDS is a document that describes the danger or harmfulness of chemical substances...
Great Britain: Updates on mandatory classification and labelling of 46 hazardous chemical substances under CLP. Great Britain has published a new ministerial decision regarding the mandatory classification and labelling of 46 hazardous chemical substances under the Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (the GB CLP Regulation). The Ministerial decision, made with consent of the Devolved Governments...
South Korea: Changes to the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances In a recently published ME Public Notice No. 2025-48, South Korea has implemented changes to its Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances, which can be compared to the European REACH Regulation. The changes are: Criteria for designation of hazardous...
Brazil: Brazilian REACH regulation for chemicals finally adopted On November 15, 2024, Brazil’s Chemical Management Law No. 15.022, commonly known as Brazil REACH, came into effect, representing a significant advancement in the country’s chemical regulatory landscape. This milestone followed the Senate’s approval of the legislation in October. Under Brazil REACH, companies must: Register chemical...
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