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Sep 02, 2026 | EPA Identifies Worker Risks in Draft Evaluation of 1,1,2-Trichloroethane
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step in its review of 1,1,2-trichloroethane (CAS No. 79-00-5) by releasing a draft risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Con...
Sep 01, 2026 | Moldova Approves EU-Aligned REACH Restrictions and CLP Rules
On 19 August 2026, the Moldovan Government approved two significant pieces of chemicals legislation, introducing a national list aligned with Annex XVII of the EU REACH and new requirements based on t...
Taiwan Amends Hazardous Chemical Labelling and Hazard Communication Rules
Sep 01, 2026
On August 26, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor amended the Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals, updating hazardous chemical classifications, labelling requirem...
Canada Adds 656 R-ICL Substances to Domestic Substances List Under CEPA
Sep 01, 2026
Canada has taken an important step in updating the regulatory status of substances on the Revised In Commerce List (R-ICL). The first batch of 656 eligible R-ICL substances has been added to the Domes...
ECHA Updates Guidance on Analysis of Alternatives for Biocidal Active Substances
Sep 01, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published version 2.0 of its guidance on the analysis of alternatives (AoA) for biocidal active substances. This provides updated recommendations for applicant...
China Reviews HCFC-22 Phase-Out, Carbon Market Policies and Vehicle Emissions
Aug 31, 2026
On August 18, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has designated three widely used existing chemical substances for the submission of hazard and exposure assessment information: carbon black, 4,4'-...
Vietnam Amends 14 Technical Regulations on Mining Safety and Explosion-Protected Equipment
Aug 31, 2026
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Circular No. 44/2026/TT-BCT on 27 August 2026, amending 14 national technical regulations covering mining safety and explosion-protected ele...
Vietnam Consults on Amendments to Key Chemicals Law Implementing Decrees
Aug 31, 2026
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has opened consultations on proposed amendments to Decree No. 24/2026/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 25/2026/NĐ-CP, two important implementing measures under...
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