News
Feb 05, 2026 | Switzerland Notifies WTO of Draft PFAS Restrictions for Food Packaging and Single-Use Products
On 27 January 2026, Switzerland notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft amendment to the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ORRChem, Fedlaw No. SR 814.81) proposing new restrictions on...
Feb 05, 2026 | India Opens Consultation on Revised Manganese Sulphate Standard
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its Inorganic Chemicals Technical Committee (CHD 1), has issued a Wide Circulation Draft of the Indian Standard titled “Manganese Sulphate, Monohydrate —...
.webp)
Mexico Launches Public Consultation on New Lead Content Regulation for Paints
Feb 04, 2026
The Mexican Ministry of Health has initiated a public consultation on a new regulation aimed at reducing lead exposure from paints and related products. The proposed PROY-NOM-003-SSA1-2025 standard se...
.webp)
Taiwan Consults on Draft Handling Regulation for PFAS in Foods
Feb 04, 2026
On December 29, 2025, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) published the draft “Handling Regulation for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFA...
United States Notifies WTO of EPA Finding on 1,3-Butadiene Risk
Feb 02, 2026
The United States has submitted a notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement, informing WTO members of a significant regulatory developmen...
ECHA Opens Call for Evidence on Potential REACH Restriction of Non-Polymeric Brominated Flame Retardants
Jan 30, 2026
On 21 January 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a call for comments and evidence to support the preparation of a REACH restriction proposal on certain non-polymeric aromatic brominat...
Submit your email ID to receive notifications about upcoming courses and events