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On January 9, 2026, the European Commission released a draft proposal to technically update Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation.

Japan revised the Guidelines on Labeling of Containers and Packaging for Poisonous or Deleterious Substances under the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law.

Shanghai and the Jiangsu announced the one-box transportation system for the water-water transshipment of packaged dangerous goods by ships.

All holders of regular registration certificates for new chemical substances must submit the annual activity report.

The list includes 11 substances, covering products commonly available on the market, such as household cleaners, paint thinners, and fragrance additives.

China issued the Catalog of Goods Subject to Import and Export License Administration (2026).

Starting January 1, 2026, the production, import, export, and sale of cosmetics, ski wax, textiles, footwear, and waterproofing agents containing PFAS are completely banned.

JSA released the revised Japanese Industrial Standards JIS Z 7252:2025 and JIS Z 7253:2025.

On January 5, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a unified submission platform for the "Positive List for Materials in Contact with Drinking Water."

Japan revised the list of Non-Notifiable Chemical Substances.