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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.  

The UK has introduced the Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025 No. 413), which will come into force on 30 September 2025. This regulation amends Annex 3 of the UK Cosmetics Regulation (retained from Regulat

c products on the market.  Review the news by clicking here.  New Labelling S

On 29 April 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on certain hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) substances. This initiative aims to mitigate the harmful effects of these carcinogenic chemicals on workers

On 11 April 2025, Kenya notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that several previously circulated standards covering 12 fertilizers have now been officially adopted. Published in the Kenya Gazette Notice No. 16886 on 20 December 2024, the adopti

On 5 May 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the evaluation of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. This regulation governs the safety, labelling and marketing of cosmetics in the EU. The consultation is open

On 14 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a new guideline outlining standardized procedures for measuring formaldehyde emissions from consumer products and vehicle interiors. The document supports the implementation of Regulation