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UK Government Proposes Extension of UK-REACH Transition Period: Public Consultation Now Open
On 14 July 2025, the UK Defra has launched a public consultation on extending the transitional registration deadlines under the UK REACH regime.
Jul 16, 2025
UK
UK REACH
India's Polyethylene Regulation Shift: Mandatory Certification for LLDPE, Medical HDPE Exempted
DCPC issued the Polyethylene Material for Moulding and Extrusion (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025.
Jul 16, 2025
India
BIS
China National Standard Updated: 13 High-Risk Additives Banned, Tighter Rules for Colorants and Migration Limits
China solicited public comments on the draft revision of the Standard for Uses of Additives in Food Contact Materials and Articles.
Jul 15, 2025
China
FCMs
EU Amends POPs Regulation, Extends Transition Period for PFOA-Containing Firefighting Foams and UTC Limits
The exemption period for the use of PFOA-containing firefighting foams, originally set to expire on July 4, 2025, has been extended to December 3, 2025.
Jul 15, 2025
EU
PFAS
POPs
List of 51 New Chemical Substances Released, South Korea Strengthens Corporate Protection Controls
South Korea's MOEL announced the details of 51 newly manufactured or imported chemical substances.
Jul 14, 2025
Korea
Risk Assessment
U.S. EPA Withdraws Significant New Use Rules on Chemicals Derived from Plastic Waste
On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally rescinded the Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) proposal it had issued in June 2023.
Jul 14, 2025
USA
TSCA
U.S. EPA Completes Final Risk Assessment for 1,1-Dichloroethane
On June 20, 2025, the U.S. EPA released the final risk assessment for 1,1-dichloroethane under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Jul 11, 2025
USA
Risk Assessment
Major Reform in China's Polyurethane Industry: HCFC-141b Blowing Agent to Be Fully Banned Starting in 2026
China prohibited the production of polyurethane products Using HCFC-141b as a blowing agent.
Jul 10, 2025
China
Ozone-Depleting Substances
ECHA Launches Public Consultation on 2 CLH Proposals and 16 Testing Proposals
On July 7, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) initiated a public consultation regarding CLH& REACH Testing Proposals.
Jul 10, 2025
EU
CLH
REACH
India Delays Mandatory Quality Control Orders for PP and PVC, Providing Buffer Period
The DCPC in India postponed the implementation dates of the mandatory QCOs for two chemicals.
Jul 09, 2025
India
BIS
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