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To address some hot-button issues, CIRS has compiled the official FAQ content released by the EU.

On August 11, 2026, the European Commission published a draft directive proposing significant amendments to Annex II of the Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC).

On 3 August 2026, AICIS announced that Gnidia daphnifolia flower extract (CAS 2207590-23-4) had been added to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC).

On 31 July 2026, Japan's METI, MHLW and MOE jointly published the names and assessment results of 38 new chemical substances under the CSCL.

On 28 July 2026, BIS released the first revision draft of IS 15738:2007 Stable Bleaching Powder — Code of Safety for public comment, with feedback due by 11 September 2026.

South Korea's NICS has pre-announced plans to designate 38 chemicals as acute-toxic, chronic-toxic, or ecotoxic substances under K-REACH.

The consultation period ends on September 10, 2026.

On April 17, 2026, MHLW, METI, and MOE jointly promulgated a ministerial ordinance, designating 117 PFHxS-related substances as Class I Specified Chemical Substances.

Stakeholders may submit comments by October 6, 2026. The regulation is expected to be formally adopted in Q1 2027.

Japan's MHLW issued Ordinance No. 116 and Notice No. 279 of 2026 to give effect to individual exposure measurement provisions under amended occupational health laws.