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Mar 16, 2026 | EU Publishes Revised Framework for Safe and Sustainable by Design Chemicals and Materials
On 6 March 2026, the European Commission adopted Commission Recommendation (EU) 2026/510, revising the European assessment framework for Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) chemicals and materials....
Mar 16, 2026 | ECHA Launches Targeted Consultation on Glyphosate Hazard Classification Review
On 2 March 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a targeted consultation to support a review of the harmonised hazard classification of glyphosate under the Classification, Labelling and...
Argentina expands chemical precursor controls
Mar 16, 2026
Argentina has tightened controls on dozens of chemicals that can be used to manufacture illegal drugs, in a move aimed at staying ahead of changing narcotics production methods. A presidential decr...
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China Adopts Environmental Code, Marking New Phase of Ecological Governance
Mar 14, 2026
On 12 March 2026, China officially adopted the Environmental Code of the People’s Republic of China, marking a significant milestone as the country enters a new phase of codified ecological and enviro...
EU Approves New Rules for Calculating Recycled Plastic Content in Beverage Bottles Under the Single-Use Plastics Directive
Mar 13, 2026
On 6 February 2026, the Waste Technical Adaptation Committee under the Single-Use Plastics Directive met in Brussels to discuss regulatory matters related to single-use plastics. During the meeting, M...
New Zealand Introduces New Requirements for Clopyralid Products to Prevent Compost Contamination
Mar 12, 2026
On 12 March 2026, new regulatory requirements for products containing clopyralid enter into force in New Zealand. The measures introduced by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) aim to reduce...
New Zealand’s EPA Reminds Importers and Manufacturers of Annual Reporting Deadline – 31 May 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Importers and manufacturers of certain hazardous substances in New Zealand must submit their annual reports under the Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Notice by 31 May 2026. The repo...
HSE Opens Consultation on 15 SVHCs for Candidate List Following New Strategic Approach
Mar 12, 2026
On 10 March 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), acting as the Agency for the UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH) Regulation, opened a six-wee...
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