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In October 2026, the UK Government published the draft legislation for the Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

The substances cover various categories, including organosilicon compounds, polyurethane raw materials, polymers, and semiconductor photoresist materials.

South Korea proposed 65 new K-REACH hazardous substances, with comments due November 5, 2026, and phased business compliance through mid-2031.

Malaysia published P.U.(A) 359/2026 under OSHA 1994, banning seven substance categories from October 15, 2027, and revoking the 1999 Order.

Japan's MHLW plans to add, delete, and rename ISHA-regulated substances by April 2029, holding an overseas hearing on October 21, 2026.

Korea's NICS proposed GHS updates for 65 new and 12 revised substances, with comments due Nov 5, 2026, and compliance by Jan 1, 2028.

On June 3, 2026, the Government of the Russian Federation issued Decree No. 688, officially approving the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products.

On October 8, 2026, Luxembourg promulgated the "Grand-Ducal Regulation on materials and articles made of metal and metal alloys intended to come into contact with foodstuffs".

South Korea's NICS seeks comments by Nov 4, 2026 on adding hazard review results for 46 new chemicals and updating SDSs/labels for listed substances.

Korea's NICS amended hazardous chemical quantity rules for 38 new chemicals, effective Oct 14, 2026.