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On May 4, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1689/26) open for comments regarding the safety of Acetophenone (CAS No. 98-86-2). The deadline for submitting comments is set for July 6, 2026.

India announced the temporary suspension of mandatory quality standards for n-Butyl Acrylate.

On April 20, 2026, the U.S. EPA released the 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal and opened it for public comment.

Taiwan, China added three new anesthetic psychoactive substances as Category II narcotics.

Brazil REACH (Law 15.022/2024) came into effect in November 2024, requiring registration of chemicals manufactured or imported at ≥1 ton/year.

MCEE issued Notice No. 2026-103 revising the Existing Chemical Substances List.

On April 27, 2026, the European Union officially announced the shelving of its nearly six-year-long comprehensive revision plan for the REACH Regulation.

BIS published a draft standard titled Hexane – Code of Safety (First Revision) (Document No. CHD 7 (33985) WC).

India announced a temporary suspension of mandatory quality standard requirements for Morpholine.

Peru has adopted the GHS 6th Revised Edition, clearly defining the responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, and distributors.