NEWS
Major Changes in Japan's Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List: 7 Removed, 3 Added
Japan announced adjustments to the Priority Assessment Chemical Substances List and the requirements for reporting production quantities.
May 08, 2025
Japan
Priority Management Chemicals
ECHA Proposes Restriction on Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) Substances
On April 29, 2025 , ECHA unveiled a proposal to restrict the use of carcinogenic hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) substances across the EU.
May 08, 2025
EU
Chemical Management
Draft Law on Hazardous Chemicals Safety Concludes Public Consultation, Legislative Process Accelerates
The Draft Law on Hazardous Chemicals Safety of was formally included in the NPC Standing Committee’s 2025 Legislative Work Plan.
May 07, 2025
China
Hazardous Chemicals
Amendment No. 2 to Occupational Exposure Limits for Hazardous Agents in the Workplace to Take Effect on May 1
The National Health Commission issued Amendment No. 2 to GBZ 2.1—2019.
May 06, 2025
China
Hazardous Chemicals
U.S. EPA Announces Major Measures to Address PFAS Contamination
Measures revolve around three guiding principles: enhancing scientific research, fulfilling legal obligations with improved communication, and building collaborative partnerships.
May 06, 2025
USA
PFAS
ECHA Releases Reporting Requirements under REACH Microplastic Restrictions
The reporting system is expected to be operational by December 2025.
Apr 29, 2025
EU
REACH
China to Phase Out HCFCs by 2030 and Set HFCs Reduction Baseline!
National Implementation Plan for China’s Compliance with the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (2025–2030) issued.
Apr 28, 2025
China
Controlled Substances
Six REACH Registration Testing Proposals Set to Be Approved
ECHA added six new substance testing proposals and opened a public consultation period, inviting stakeholders to submit comments by June 2.
Apr 28, 2025
EU
REACH
India Launches Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules 2025
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India recently issued the Battery Waste Management Amendment Rules 2025.
Apr 27, 2025
India
Classification& Labelling
South Korea Designates ALEPH-4 as Temporarily Controlled Narcotic
The South Korean MFDS classified ALEPH-4 as a temporarily controlled narcotic.
Apr 24, 2025
Korea
Controlled Substances
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