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Apr 30, 2026 | European Parliament Adopts Omnibus VI Position, Clearing Way for EU Negotiations
On 29 April 2026, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Omnibus VI proposal, which aims to simplify EU chemicals legislation. The proposal was adopted with 540 votes in favour, 60 agains...
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Apr 30, 2026 | UK HSE Launches Survey on Potential Changes to GB CLP Regulation
On 29 April 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a voluntary survey to gather feedback on the potential impact of amending the Great Britain Classification, Labelling and Packaging...
Thailand Signals OECD-Alignment Drive for Hazardous Substances Governance Ahead of 2028 Accession Target
Apr 30, 2026
Bangkok, April 2026. Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has reaffirmed an accelerated push to upgrade national hazardous substances management in line with OECD standards, positioning the reforms as...
Major IUCLID 6 Version 10 Update Introduces New Format and Changes Across EU Regulatory Frameworks
Apr 29, 2026
On 27 April 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a major update to its IUCLID software, releasing version 10.0.0, which introduces a new format and a range of changes that affect sever...
Kenya Notifies Draft Standard on Hand-Woven Fabrics to WTO
Apr 29, 2026
On 2 April 2026, Kenya notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft African standard concerning hand-woven fabrics, developed by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO). The draf...
Egypt Notifies Draft Standard for Disposable Body-Cleaning Products and Towels
Apr 29, 2026
Introduction On 7 April 2026, Egypt notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft standard issued by the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS). This standard cover d...
Commission Will Not Revise REACH Regulation at This Stage, Prioritises Simplification and Enforcement
Apr 29, 2026
During an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI) on 27 April 2026, Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall confirmed that the European Commission does not int...
New Zealand EPA Approves Fungicide Seed Treatment for Potato Disease Control
Apr 29, 2026
On 8 April 2026, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) announced the approval of the fungicide Vibrance Premium for use as a seed treatment to control diseases in potatoes. The pota...
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