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China decided to conduct random inspections on certain import and export commodities not subject to statutory inspection, effective June 1, 2026.

The regulation is expected to be formally adopted on 30 September 2026.

South Korea amended to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances.

On May 15, 2026, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued an announcement incorporating three revised standards — “o-Phenylphenol and Its Salts,” “Acid Violet 43 (CI 60730),” and “Mercury and Its Compounds” — into the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition), replacing the original relevant provisions.

The European Commission plans to formally adopt the amended regulation in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The draft is currently open for comments from WTO members, with the deadline for public comments set for July 7, 2026.

Taiwan, China amended the Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals.

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.