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European Commission Adopts Strict Ban on PFAS in Firefighting Foams

Oct 06, 2025 | European Commission Adopts Strict Ban on PFAS in Firefighting Foams

In a decisive move to protect human health and the environment, the European Commission has announced the final adoption of a regulation under REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) to prohibit the u...

PFAS Firefighting Foams Annex XVII Environmental Protection Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Commission Regulation EU 2025/1988 Fluorine Free Alternatives Seveso III Directive PFAS Emissions Reduction
Japan: MHLW adds 149 new chemical substances to ENCS

Oct 06, 2025 | Japan: MHLW adds 149 new chemical substances to ENCS

On 26 September 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced the addition of 149 new chemicals to the Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) List. The ENCS list is regula...

Chemical inventory Chemical notification/ registration ISHL MHLW New substances update Japan
HSE Publishes Seventh Edition of the GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
HSE Publishes Seventh Edition of the GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List
Oct 03, 2025

On 16 September 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released the seventh edition of the Great Britain (GB) Mandatory Classification and Labelling (MCL) list. This latest update introduce...

Mandatory Classification and labelling MCL update GB CLP Regulation GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List (GB MCL)
Mexico Bans Dozens of Toxic Pesticides
Mexico Bans Dozens of Toxic Pesticides
Oct 03, 2025

The Mexican government has announced a sweeping ban on the production, import, distribution, and use of more than 30 highly hazardous pesticides across the country. Many of these substances are classi...

Latin America Pesticides Sustainable Agriculture Mexico Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Pesticide Ban Agricultural Chemicals
Vietnam Tables Three Draft Decrees to Implement New Chemicals Law
Vietnam Tables Three Draft Decrees to Implement New Chemicals Law
Oct 03, 2025

On 2 October 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam Chemicals Agency) notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) three coordinated draft decrees to implement the Law on Chemicals No....

Chemical notification/ registration Hazardous chemicals Chemical substances Hazardous Substances
China Strengthens Oversight of Bulk Liquid Food Transport in Revised Food Safety Law
China Strengthens Oversight of Bulk Liquid Food Transport in Revised Food Safety Law
Oct 02, 2025

From September 8-12 2025, the 17th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) was held in Beijing. During this session, the draft amendment to China’s Food Safety L...

Permitting or licensing Transport safety China Food Safety

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