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EU Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 Published in the Official Journal

Mar 10, 2026 | EU Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 Published in the Official Journal

On 2 March 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/405 on detergents and surfactants was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, repealing Regulation (EC) No 648/2004. The new regulation updates t...

EU Detergents Regulation Surfactants Digital Product Passport (DPP) Biodegradability Chemical Safety Consumer Product Safety Labelling
Norway Product Register Reporting Reminder for 2025

Mar 10, 2026 | Norway Product Register Reporting Reminder for 2025

The Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet) has issued a final reminder for all companies involved in the production or import of chemicals in Norway. To remain compliant with Norwegian legis...

Norway Product Register Hazardous chemicals Import Biocidal Products Annual Reporting Obligation
UK Introduces REACH Restriction on Lead in Ammunition
UK Introduces REACH Restriction on Lead in Ammunition
Mar 09, 2026

On 2 March 2026, the United Kingdom adopted the REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/195), introducing new restrictions on lead and its compounds in ammunition under entry 63 of Annex XVII of U...

UK REACH Lead Ammunition Restriction Annex XVII Hunting Ammunition Target Shooting Environmental Protection UK REACH
EPA Proposes Updates to TSCA Formaldehyde Emissions
EPA Proposes Updates to TSCA Formaldehyde Emissions
Mar 05, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed updates to the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposal inclu...

Formaldehyde Emissions TSCA Emission Testing Methods
Swiss Ordinance 817.023.21 Introduces New Compliance Requirements for Printing Inks
Swiss Ordinance 817.023.21 Introduces New Compliance Requirements for Printing Inks
Mar 06, 2026

The regulatory framework for food contact materials (FCMs) in Switzerland has been strengthened following the revision of Swiss Ordinance 817.023.21 on materials and articles intended to come into con...

Printing ink Chemical supply-chain Chemical Compliance Declaration Food Contact Materials FCM Positive List (Annex I)
UK Proposes Legislative Changes to GB CLP, Biocides and PIC Regulations
UK Proposes Legislative Changes to GB CLP, Biocides and PIC Regulations
Mar 06, 2026

On 26 February 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced draft legislation proposing amendments to several chemical regulations in Great Britain. These include the Classification, Label...

GB CLP Regulation GB BPR Regulation GB PIC Regulation Chemicals Legislative Reform

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