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Australia amended the listing entry for one chemical substance due to the revocation of an approval.

On February 4, 2026, ECHA announced the official inclusion of n-Hexane and 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol (BPAF) and its salts into the SVHC candidate list.

The draft imposes bans and restrictions on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), mercury, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pesticides, and fertilizers.

Taiwan region announced the supplementary operation data reporting instructions for priority-managed chemicals for the year 2026.

On February 2, 2026, ECHA released its 13th recommendation for authorization, proposing the inclusion of four Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) into the REACH Authorization List.

Singapore imposed a ban on the manufacture, import, and export of three specific categories of POPs and related products.

On January 17, 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released the latest assessment results and a revised risk management document for Methylstyrenated Phenol.

Australia included four industrial chemicals into the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals.

Companies in the chemical industry must treat REACH registration dossiers as "dynamic documents" and continue to fulfill ongoing update obligations even after obtaining registration numbers.