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Singapore listed chlorpyrifos, paraquat, and their salts as hazardous substances.

On December 3, 2025, the European Parliament and Council formally adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/2439, amending the chemical labeling regulations passed in 2024.

India issued multiple notifications announcing the withdrawal of six previously issued Quality Control Orders.

Japan enacted the second round of revisions to the Positive List (PL) for Synthetic Resins in Food Contact Materials.

The assessment concluded that these substances do not meet the criteria for harmful substances as defined under Section 64 of CEPA.

Scientific comments may be submitted until 21 January 2026.

To support the future implementation of the ESPR, this report outlines methods for defining and tracking Substances of Concern (SoC) in products and throughout their lifecycle.

China issued an announcement regarding 14 Three New Foods, including Fusarium venenatum protein.

In November 2025, ECHA solicited public comments on the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) proposals for three substances, with a consultation period of 60 days.

Australia announced its annual update plan for the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines.