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The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine is driving forward the adoption of key European Union regulations on ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases. This strategic initiative is an integral part

On 23 January 2025, Japan’s National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) published the English version of the list of 169 chemicals classified according to the provisions of the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling

e effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and upon ac

on and labeling standards.   Key News from 2024 Modernizing Canada's Envir

th protections in the U.S.   Key News from 2024 EPA Releases Updated 2023

On February 6, 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure for chemicals under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) was made available on the official portal of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI).  The revised pro

and environmental standards.   Key News from 2024 Australia and New Zealand

fication under the HSNO Act. Key News from 2024 New Zealand Bans PFAS in C

ce with REACH regulations.   Key News from 2024 ECHA Expands SVHC Candidat

own classification system.   Key News from 2024 DEFRA Proposes Alternative

ctions for non-compliance.   Key News from 2024 Ukraine Implements CLP Reg

Update: On 18 February 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure became effective, in line with the scheduled notice.    Original Text:  On February 6, 2025, the updated import customs clearance procedure for chemicals under th

The European Union has introduced restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials (FCMs) under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).  These measures aim to limit PFAS in packaging, due to their per

consultation process, see the original news here. 

p to the revision, see our previous GPC news here.  

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has extended the public comment periods for two key chemical evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), allowing stakeholders additional time to provide feedback on regulatory decisions for C.I

On 20 March 2025, the Danish Ministry of the Environment announced that Denmark can proceed with its planned national ban on PFAS in clothing, footwear, and consumer-use impregnation sprays. The proposal was submitted to the EU under the Single Marke

On 27 March 2025, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) added 157 new chemicals to the New Chemicals List under the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA). This update was announced through an ISHA Notice that was released on th

chemicals under TSCA, see the original news here. 

ndment, GPC will continue to update the news.