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China Adds 486 Substances to IECSC; 192 Subject to New-Use Controls

China’s MEE has added 486 substances to the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) under Announcement No. 40 of 2026. The update includes 482 previously registered new chemical substances, of which 192 carry new-use environmental management scopes and 57 are confidential.

Canada Disinfectant Regulations: Biocides, Pool and Water-Treatment Products, and Pest Control Devices

Understand Canada’s requirements for biocides, pool and water-treatment products, and pest control devices. REACH24H supports product classification, registration pathways, testing, dossier preparation and Health Canada submissions.

EFSA Updates BFR Risk Assessment in Food: Implications for Recycled Plastic FCMs

On July 27, 2026, EFSA published an updated risk assessment covering 27 emerging and novel brominated flame retardants in food. Several substances were associated with genotoxic, carcinogenic, neurotoxic or reproductive and developmental effects, while major data gaps prevented full risk characterisation for most BFRs. The opinion also identifies recycled plastic food-contact materials as a possible, although likely minor, exposure source. Recyclers and FCM suppliers should review feedstock controls, waste-stream separation, contamination screening and supporting EU compliance evidence.

China MEE to End New Chemical Record Notifications on August 15

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment will stop processing new chemical substance record notifications from August 15, 2026. Low-volume substances and qualifying polymers will instead require a registration application reviewed by reference to simplified registration procedures and time limits. Following communication with the competent authority, REACH24H has confirmed that overseas enterprises will no longer be able to apply directly; for imports, the relevant China-based importer must act as applicant. The government service system is expected to be updated around August 15, and companies should verify the latest forms before submitting.