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Chile sets first regulatory framework for gene therapies and advanced cell treatment

May 05, 2026 | Chile sets first regulatory framework for gene therapies and advanced cell treatment

Chile's Ministry of Health has approved the country's first dedicated technical standard for advanced therapy medicines, a category that includes gene therapies, cell therapies and tissue engineering...

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UK Amends GB CLP, BPR and PIC Frameworks Under Retained EU Law Reform

May 05, 2026 | UK Amends GB CLP, BPR and PIC Frameworks Under Retained EU Law Reform

On 30 April 2026, the UK government introduced a set of reforms to key chemicals legislation in Great Britain by adopting the Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional P...

Biocides Hazardous chemical GB BPR Regulation GB CLP Regulation GB PIC Regulation UK REACH Chemical Classification and Labelling Retained EU Law Reform
China to Enforce New Import Food Registration System Under GACC Decree No. 280 from 1 June 2026
China to Enforce New Import Food Registration System Under GACC Decree No. 280 from 1 June 2026
May 04, 2026

From 1 June 2026, China will implement a new regulatory framework governing the registration of overseas food production, processing, and storage facilities for food exported to the country.  Issue...

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EU Revises Cosmetics Regulation: New Substance Restrictions and Triphenyl Phosphate Ban
EU Revises Cosmetics Regulation: New Substance Restrictions and Triphenyl Phosphate Ban
May 04, 2026

On 28 April 2026, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2026/909, amending the EU Cosmetics Regulation by introducing new restrictions, prohibitions and conditions for a range of substance...

Cosmetics Regulation Amendment Regulation (EU) 2026/909 Triphenyl Phosphate Ban Cosmetic Ingredient Restrictions Cosmetic Preservatives Fragrance Allergens SCCS Opinions Cosmetics Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)
Canada Proposes Listing 1-Bromopropane Under CEPA, Clears Three Other Industrial Chemicals
Canada Proposes Listing 1-Bromopropane Under CEPA, Clears Three Other Industrial Chemicals
May 04, 2026

On April 25, 2026, Canadian federal health and environmental authorities proposed adding1-bromopropane to Schedule 1 (the Toxic Substances List) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEP...

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RRMA Announces First Batch Intake for 2026: Certification Courses for Chemical Regulatory Professionals
RRMA Announces First Batch Intake for 2026: Certification Courses for Chemical Regulatory Professionals
Apr 30, 2026

RRMA is proud to announce the launch of its first batch intake for 2026, offering cutting-edge online certification programs in the field of chemical regulatory compliance....

European Parliament Adopts Omnibus VI Position, Clearing Way for EU Negotiations
European Parliament Adopts Omnibus VI Position, Clearing Way for EU Negotiations
Apr 30, 2026

On 29 April 2026, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Omnibus VI proposal, which aims to simplify EU chemicals legislation. The proposal was adopted with 540 votes in favour, 60 agains...

EU Chemicals Regulation Omnibus VI Package CLP Regulation Cosmetics Regulation Stop the Clock Mechanism CMR Substances Cosmetics Fertilising Products Regulation ECHA Regulation
UK HSE Launches Survey on Potential Changes to GB CLP Regulation
UK HSE Launches Survey on Potential Changes to GB CLP Regulation
Apr 30, 2026

On 29 April 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a voluntary survey to gather feedback on the potential impact of amending the Great Britain Classification, Labelling and Packaging...

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