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Sep 23, 2026 | New Zealand Confirms Final Chlorpyrifos Ban Date
According to a World Trade Organization (WTO) notification issued on 15 September 2026, New Zealand has confirmed that its restrictions on chlorpyrifos will enter into force on 8 July 2027. Chlorpy...
Sep 23, 2026 | EPA Releases Guidance to Reduce Lead Exposure in Drinking Water
On August 21, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new guidance to help drinking water systems and states implement the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) and comply wit...
Israel Moves Toward Tighter Controls on BPA in Food Packaging
Sep 22, 2026
The Israeli Ministry of Health has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Public Health (Food) Protection Order proposing the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 on the Use of Bisphe...
Ukraine Notifies WTO of Draft Law Establishing a New Regulatory Framework for Biocidal Products
Sep 18, 2026
On 14 September 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated Ukraine’s revised notification of its draft Law “On Biocidal Products”. This proposal aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory f...
EU Expands EUDR Scope to More Oil Palm Derivatives
Sep 18, 2026
On 17 September 2026, the European Commission published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2102, amending the product scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR; Regulation (EU) 2023/1115)....
ECHA Publishes RAC Opinion on Resorcinol Endocrine Disruptor Classification
Sep 18, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the opinion of the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) supporting the harmonised classification of resorcinol as an endocrine disruptor for human hea...
European Parliament Backs Expansion of EU CBAM
Sep 16, 2026
On 15 September 2026, the European Parliament adopted its position for negotiations with the EU Member States on proposed changes to strengthen and expand the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (...
Türkiye Provides New KKDIK Clarifications Ahead of 30 September Deadline
Sep 16, 2026
Türkiye’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change (MoEUCC) has provided important new clarifications concerning KKDIK registrations, customs controls and the approaching 30 September...
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