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Mar 02, 2026 | El Salvador Extends Comment Period for Draft Pesticide MRL Regulation
On 19 February 2026, El Salvador notified the WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) of an extension to the public comment period for draft Salvadoran Technical Regulation (RTS) No. 65.02....
Feb 28, 2026 | Health Canada Issues Multiple Cosmetic Recalls Due to Prohibited and Hazardous Ingredients
In February 2026, Health Canada announced a series of cosmetic product recalls, highlighting concerns about prohibited and hazardous substances in consumer products. The recalls affect several persona...
Canada Updates Export Control List Under CEPA to Strengthen Chemical Export Controls
Feb 28, 2026
The Government of Canada has amended Schedule 3 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) through Order SOR/2026-28, which updates the export controls on hazardous substances. Publishe...
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Canada Introduces New SNAc Notification Requirements for Cyclohexylamine, 2-Ethylhexyl 2-Ethylhexanoate, and Related Substances
Feb 28, 2026
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen chemical risk oversight, the Canadian government has introduced new Significant New Activity (SNAc) notification requirements for several substances under...
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ECHA Reminds Companies of 31 March 2026 Deadline for PIC Article 10 Reporting
Feb 26, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has reminded companies of their obligation to submit annual reports under Article 10 of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation (EU) No 649/2012. EU exporte...
UK Updates Approach to the UK REACH Candidate List of SVHCs
Feb 26, 2026
On 24 February 2026, the UK government published a new policy paper outlining its updated approach to the UK REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). This new strategy replaces...
ECHA’s Biocides Committee Supports Approval of Ethanol for Disinfectants
Feb 26, 2026
On 24 February 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that its Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) has adopted opinions supporting the approval of ethanol as an active substance in several...
Tanzania Adopts New East African Standards for Detergents, Hand Washes, Skin Powders, and Engine Coolants
Feb 25, 2026
On 27 and 28 January 2026, five East African Community (EAC) partner states - Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda - notified the World Trade Organization that Tanzania has officially adopted s...
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