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New Regulation to Ban Wet Wipes Containing Plastic to Come into Force in England in 2027

Nov 25, 2025 | New Regulation to Ban Wet Wipes Containing Plastic to Come into Force in England in 2027

On 18 November 2025, the UK government enacted the Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025 No. 1218). These regulations are designed to prohibit t...

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Andean Community Enhances Cosmetic Product Labeling Standards

Nov 25, 2025 | Andean Community Enhances Cosmetic Product Labeling Standards

Cosmetic products in the Andean region are set to comply with updated labeling regulations following the latest resolution by the Andean Community's Secretariat. The Andean Community has introduced ne...

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India Withdraws Six Chemical Quality Control Orders
India Withdraws Six Chemical Quality Control Orders
Nov 25, 2025

On 20 November 2025, the Government of India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals) rescinded six previously issued Quality Control Orders (QCOs). This de...

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EPA Proposes Changes to PFAS Reporting Rules to Reduce Regulatory Burden
EPA Proposes Changes to PFAS Reporting Rules to Reduce Regulatory Burden
Nov 24, 2025

On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revisions to the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Co...

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Taiwan FDA Issues Warning on Banned Cosmetic Colorant Sudan 4
Taiwan FDA Issues Warning on Banned Cosmetic Colorant Sudan 4
Nov 21, 2025

On November 21, 2025, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the detection of the banned colorant Sudan 4 (CI 26105) in imported cosmetic ingredients. The FDA has ordered all affected p...

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EU Parliament Adopts ‘One Substance, One Assessment’ Package to Streamline Chemical Regulation (Updated)
EU Parliament Adopts ‘One Substance, One Assessment’ Package to Streamline Chemical Regulation (Updated)
Nov 21, 2025

Update 13 November 2025:The Council of the European Union has today formally approved the One Substance, One Assessment (OSOA) legislative package, marking the final political step before publication...

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