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China officially released the Priority Controlled Substances List (Third Batch) (Announcement No. 43 of 2025).

On December 15, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) publicly invited comments on the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) proposal for four substances. The comment period is 60 days.

On December 17, 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published the European Commission's guidance document for the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190.

China prohibited the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) products in specific industries.

The Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law of the People's Republic of China was adopted and promulgated on December 27, 2025.

On November 18, 2025, Netherlands issued an order amending the regulations on packaging materials and articles under the Commodities Act.

Japan announced that a cabinet order to partially amend the Enforcement Order of the CSCL has been approved.

the draft Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law was formally submitted for its third review at the 19th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress.

On December 22, 2025, UK released a summary report on the proposal to extend the UK REACH transitional registration deadlines, announcing a comprehensive three-year postponement.

China issued a public announcement soliciting opinions on the proposed formulation and revision plans for 16 mandatory national standards.