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FAS are often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their resistance to environme

erns the classification and labeling of chemicals. This update marks the most substantial

nt, based on opinions from the European Chemicals Agency’s Risk Assessment Committee (R

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has extended the enforcement dates for Qua

On 25 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of three haz

sical hazards.  Previously, certain chemicals were excluded from strict control if th

India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has issued the Polyethylene M

The Indian Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the implementat

using QCOs to regulate sectors such as chemicals, electronics, and food-contact material

npublished health and safety data on 16 chemicals under TSCA Section 8(d). The new deadli

ufacture, Use, and Storage of Hazardous Chemicals”. This comprehensive amendment is par

(MHLW) announced the addition of 19 new chemicals to the New Chemicals List under the Ind

cted Test Guidelines for the testing of chemicals. These guidelines, available in both En

ng is required for general and priority chemicals produced or imported at ≥1 ton/year.�

approved a draft law for the industrial chemicals sector, paving the way for enactment by

ne Depleting Substances which focus on chemicals that pose a risk to the ozone layer. 

ew by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) from August 4–8, 2025.  EP

health and the environment from harmful chemicals. It also supports international harmoni

asq) has nudged plans for an industrial chemicals regulation a little closer to completio

to force.  Mandatory GHS labelling for chemicals substances and mixtures apply from 1 Ju