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Mar 02, 2026 | Mexico's Customs Regulations Overhauled with New Decree
The Mexican government has issued a significant reform to the nation's customs regulations, marking a pivotal change for businesses involved in international trade, affecting also the importation of c...
Mar 02, 2026 | Vietnam Tables Draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics; New Notification, Manufacturing, and Post-Market Controls Proposed
Hanoi, March 2026. Viet Nam’s Ministry of Health (Drug Administration of Viet Nam) has circulated a draft Decree that would overhaul the national framework for cosmetic regulation, spanning produ...
El Salvador Extends Comment Period for Draft Pesticide MRL Regulation
Mar 02, 2026
On 19 February 2026, El Salvador notified the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) of an extension to the public comment period for draft Salvadoran Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 65.02....
Health Canada Issues Multiple Cosmetic Recalls Due to Prohibited and Hazardous Ingredients
Feb 28, 2026
In February 2026, Health Canada announced a series of cosmetic product recalls, highlighting concerns about prohibited and hazardous substances in consumer products. The recalls affect several persona...
Canada Updates Export Control List Under CEPA to Strengthen Chemical Export Controls
Feb 28, 2026
The Government of Canada has amended Schedule 3 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) through Order SOR/2026-28, which updates the export controls on hazardous substances. Publishe...
Canada Introduces New SNAc Notification Requirements for Cyclohexylamine, 2-Ethylhexyl 2-Ethylhexanoate, and Related Substances
Feb 28, 2026
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen chemical risk oversight, the Canadian government has introduced new Significant New Activity (SNAc) notification requirements for several substances under...
ECHA Reminds Companies of 31 March 2026 Deadline for PIC Article 10 Reporting
Feb 26, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has reminded companies of their obligation to submit annual reports under Article 10 of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation (EU) No 649/2012. EU exporte...
UK Updates Approach to the UK REACH Candidate List of SVHCs
Feb 26, 2026
On 24 February 2026, the UK government published a new policy paper outlining its updated approach to the UK REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). This new strategy replaces...
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