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EU Revises Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation to Strengthen Controls on Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)
The amendments enhance controls on PFOS through tightened UTC limits, updated terminology, and removal of exemptions.
Jul 02, 2025
EU
POPs
PFAS
Second Batch of Toxic and Hazardous Water Pollutants Released! 11 New High-Risk Substances Added!
China released the List of Toxic and Hazardous Water Pollutants (Second Batch).
Jul 01, 2025
China
Hazardous Chemicals
ECHA Seeks Public Consultation on Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) for Four Substances
The deadline for submitting comments is September 26, 2025.
Jul 01, 2025
EU
OELs
Japan Introduces Weight of Evidence Method for Chemical Substance Biodegradability Assessment
METI introduced the Weight of Evidence (WoE) method for assessing the biodegradability of chemical substances.
Jun 30, 2025
Japan
CSCL
UK Environment Agency Releases Scoping Review Report on Flame Retardants
The Flame Retardant Scoping Review evaluated 124 flame - retardant chemicals in the UK market, studying their environmental and health risks.
Jun 30, 2025
UK
Flame Retardant
China Imposes Emergency Controls on Two Precursor Chemicals! Effective July 20
Six departments announced the inclusion of 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone into the List of Controlled Precursor Chemicals.
Jun 26, 2025
China
Precursor Chemicals
ECHA June 2025 Meeting: PFAS & Chromate Restrictions, Authorization Applications, and Occupational Exposure Limits
In June 2025, Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and Socio-Economic Assessment Committee (SEAC) held meetings covering REACH-related topics.
Jun 26, 2025
EU
REACH
PFAS
India Announces Buffer Period for New Regulations on Three Types of Chemical Packaging Sacks
DCPC postponed the implementation date of mandatory QCOs for packaging sacks of three specific chemicals.
Jun 25, 2025
India
BIS
EU Revises Annex VI of CLP Regulation, New Rules to Take Effect in 2027
On June 20, 2025, the EU Official Journal published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222, amending CLP Regulation.
Jun 25, 2025
EU
CLP
China Optimizes Dual-Use Item Export Control Challenge Procedures, Clarifies Enterprise Obligations and Disposition Rules
The General Administration of Customs released the Announcement on Matters Related to Customs Challenges for Dual-Use Item Export Control.
Jun 24, 2025
China
Dual-Use Items
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