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1 Japan revises notification procedure for new chemical substances under CSCL Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com p to the revision, see our previous GPC news here.  
2 Denmark Cleared to Proceed with National PFAS Ban in Clothing and Footwear Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com 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
3 Thailand Cosmetic Regulations Updated: Ingredient Ban New Toothpaste Labels and Microneedle Rules  Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com c products on the market.  Review the news by clicking here.  New Labelling S
4 HSE Releases UK REACH Annual Report and 2024–2025 Work Programme Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual UK REACH Article 83 Report (2023–2024) and Work Programme for 2024–2025, highlighting ongoing regulatory work and outlining upcoming priorities under the UK REACH framework.  
5 Japan Updates New Chemical Substances List: 157 Substances Added Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com 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
6 EPA Extends Reporting Deadlines for TSCA Health and Safety Data Rule for Vinyl Chloride and 15 Other Substances Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com chemicals under TSCA, see the original news here. 
7 South Korea Proposes K-REACH Amendments to Improve Transparency and Efficiency Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com ndment, GPC will continue to update the news.  
8 UK Brings Methyl Salicylate Restrictions into Force for Cosmetic Products Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com 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
9 EPA Finalizes Stronger Rules to Cut Ethylene Oxide Emissions and Reduce Cancer Risk Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its Interim Decision on Ethylene Oxide (EtO), a widely used pesticide and sterilizing agent. EPA announced stronger protections to reduce cancer risk for workers and communities. EtO is use
10 ECHA Proposes EU-Wide Restrictions on Chromium(VI) Substances to Protect Health Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com 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
11 Kenya Notifies WTO of Newly Adopted East African Standards for Fertilizers Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com 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
12 EU Launches Public Consultation on Evaluation of the Cosmetics Regulation Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com 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
13 ECHA Publishes Formaldehyde Emissions Guideline Ahead of August 2026 EU Restriction Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com 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
14 EPA Delays PFAS Reporting Deadline for Manufacturers Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an interim final rule delaying the start of the PFAS reporting period under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7). Originally set to begin on July 11, 2025, the
15 ECHA Launches Revamped C&L Inventory via ECHA CHEM Platform Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 20 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it has officially launched its redesigned Classification and Labelling (C&L) Inventory, which is now integrated into the Agency’s ECHA CHEM platform. This update provides clearer a
16 Japan amends New Chemical Substances List: 119 Substances Added Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 27 June 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced the addition of 119 new chemicals to the New Chemicals List under the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA). This update was announced through an official ISHA Notic
17 Japan advances enforcement of chemicals under mandatory Labelling and SDS norms Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com Update: On 29 July 2025, Japan's MHLW released the revised enforcement notice to remove the chemicals from the list of mandatory safety data sheets (SDS) and labelling. The notice was published on the Japanese e-GOV Public Comment Portal by MHLW. The
18 Japan adds 50 chemicals to carcinogenic list effective from 1 April 2027 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 6 June 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published a list of 50 carcinogenic chemicals on the ASEAN-Japan Chemical Safety Database portal. The update was also released on the country’s National Institute of Technology
19 South Africa Implements GHS Revision 10 for Classification and Labelling from 1 July 2025 Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com e details, please refer to our previous news update published on GPC gateway. 
20 UK Adopts Restriction on Lead in Ammunition Under UK REACH Regulatory Regions stagging.gpcgateway.com On 10 July 2025, the UK government published its final decision to restrict the use and placing on the market of lead in ammunition under UK REACH. Adopted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on 27 June 2025, the restric
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