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Uganda Notifies WTO of Draft African Standard for Road Marking Paints

Jun 17, 2026 | Uganda Notifies WTO of Draft African Standard for Road Marking Paints

On 13 May 2026, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a Draft African Standard for road marking paints developed by the African Organization for...

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Japan consults to designate PFHxS-related substances as Class I Specified Chemicals (Updated)

Jun 17, 2026 | Japan consults to designate PFHxS-related substances as Class I Specified Chemicals (Updated)

Update 17 June 2026:  On 17 June 2026, Japan's final promulgated order designating PFHxS-related substances as Class I Specified Chemicals became effective. The update was published on the portal o...

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UK Adds First New SVHCs to Candidate List Since Brexit
UK Adds First New SVHCs to Candidate List Since Brexit
Jun 16, 2026

On 15 June 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), acting as the agency responsible for the UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH) Regulation, added...

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Japan Updates CSCL Import Procedures for PFHxS-Related Substances
Japan Updates CSCL Import Procedures for PFHxS-Related Substances
Jun 16, 2026

On 2 June 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) issued an updated notice on import customs clearance procedures for chemical substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law...

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South Korea Issues Guidance on Cosmetic Safety Assessment Data
South Korea Issues Guidance on Cosmetic Safety Assessment Data
Jun 16, 2026

On June 10, 2026, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced the publication of the “Guideline for Preparing Cosmetic Safety Assessment Data” to support the implementation of a...

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RRMA Membership Drive 2026 – Applications Now Open
RRMA Membership Drive 2026 – Applications Now Open
Jun 12, 2026

The Regulatory Representatives & Managers Association (RRMA) is now intaking applications for 2026 membership. RRMA is a professional community connecting students, academics, and industry professio...

Russia Adopts New Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products
Russia Adopts New Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products
Jun 12, 2026

The Russian Government has adopted a new Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products through Resolution No. 688 of 3 June 2026. The regulation establishes a national framework for the mana...

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China Opens Public Consultation on Revised Measures for Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances
China Opens Public Consultation on Revised Measures for Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances
Jun 12, 2026

On June 11, 2026, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) officially launched a public consultation on the revised Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Subs...

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