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On March 16, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) initiated a public consultation on the proposals for the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of several chemical substances.

The release of the Law on the Safety of Hazardous Chemicals prompted more companies to pay attention to identification.

NICS issued the approval of the revised draft of the Designation of Accident-Preparedness Substances.

On March 2, 2026, the UK HSE released a regulatory proposal to implement mandatory classification and labeling management for the industrial fluorinated compound EEA-NH4 (ammonium fluorinated salt).

The Code significantly increases the maximum fine to 2 million yuan.

On February 11, 2025, EU Regulation 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) officially entered into force.

NICS of South Korea issued revisions to the Hazard Review Results of Chemical Substances, which took effect immediately.

On March 11, 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the launch of its first public consultation for the inclusion of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) into the candidate list.

The rule will take effect on April 1, 2026.

Japan issued a Revision of Specifications and Standards for Foods, Additives, etc. (Arrangement of Individual Specifications for Utensils, Containers and Packaging).