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Industrial Chemical

Turkey KKDIK Interim Registration Review Speeds Up Before September 30, 2026

Turkey’s September 30, 2026 KKDIK interim registration checkpoint is becoming a practical priority for chemical manufacturers, exporters, importers and regulatory teams supplying the Turkish market. Recent REACH24H project practice has seen certain interim registration cases reviewed within one week, compared with earlier review cycles of around two to four weeks. This article explains why companies should not wait until the final weeks, how individual interim registration may help manage SIEF and Lead Registrant uncertainty, how temporary data gaps may be justified in KKS, and what actions companies should take now.

2026-07-09

Cosmetic

China Cosmetics Regulatory Update 2026: Key NMPA Ingredient and Market Access Changes

China issued key cosmetics regulatory updates in June 2026, including NMPA's new Provisions on New Cosmetic Ingredient Registration and Filing (effective July 15), toothpaste ingredient standards under consultation, and new environmental and import compliance risks for global brands

2026-07-08

Cosmetic

Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates 2026: Sunscreen, Ingredient Restrictions and Safety Assessment

Regulators in the US, Brazil, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan and Australia issued cosmetic updates in June 2026 covering OTC sunscreen GRASE determination, ingredient restrictions, draft safety assessment guidance and halal assurance rules affecting global cosmetics exporters.

2026-07-08

Industrial Chemical

European Commission Adopts Chlorpyrifos Amendment under EU POPs Regulation

The European Commission adopted a delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 as regards chlorpyrifos on June 30, 2026. Once published in the Official Journal of the European Union, the amendment will enter into force on the twentieth day following publication. Companies placing substances, mixtures or articles on the EU market should monitor the final Annex I entry, review supply chain risks and update POPs compliance controls where relevant.

2026-07-07

Food Contact Material & Recycled Plastic

Food Packaging Exports to Southeast Asia: Why Test Reports Are Not Enough for ASEAN FCM Compliance

For food packaging, cookware, containers, and other food contact articles exported to Southeast Asia, test reports alone may not be enough to support market entry, importer review, or customer audits. This article explains why companies should first build a market-specific FCM compliance pathway by defining product scope, mapping target-market requirements, assessing existing evidence, and preparing country-specific technical files before shipment.

2026-07-07

Industrial Chemical

Panama GHS 7 Draft Regulation: Chemical SDS, Labels and Compliance Roadmap

Panama has notified the WTO of a draft Technical Regulation to adopt the 7th Revised Edition of the UN GHS for chemical hazard classification and communication. The draft would introduce Spanish-language GHS labels, 16-section Spanish SDS, classification documentation, and clearer supply chain responsibilities for manufacturers, importers, distributors, employers and workers. Public comments are open until August 9, 2026, while the formal adoption date and effective date remain to be confirmed.

2026-07-06

Industrial Chemical

Japan CSCL 2026 SVE/LVE Filing Windows Updated as G Biz ID Rollout Begins

Japan has updated the FY2026 filing schedules for SVE and LVE new chemical substance procedures under CSCL, while METI is transitioning certain electronic applications from applicant codes to G Biz ID. Companies planning Japan manufacture or import should review the updated windows, confirm account readiness, and align filing strategies before the applicable submission period.

2026-07-06

Agrochemical

California Releases New Regulation on Groundwater Protection List: Added 51 New Active Ingredients

California DPR released the final regulation updating the Groundwater Protection List (GWPL), effective July 1, 2026. The amendment introduces the Multivariate Leaching Value (MLV) assessment method, restructures the GWPL into three subsections, adds 51 new active ingredients (total 119), and aligns OID and PUR reporting requirements. Agrochemical companies should review product portfolios against the new list.

2026-07-03

Food

Understanding the Five Core Stages of Imported Food Customs Clearance in China

A practical guide to China's pre-import food clearance framework covering 5 core stages: compliance assessment, designated ports, on-site port inspection, Chinese label management (GB 7718), and non-compliance handling with return/destruction procedures, plus a table of recently revoked GACC normative documents.

2026-07-03

Food

Essential Guide for Imported Food Enterprises: Post-Import Customs Supervision and Compliance Strategies

This guide explains China's post-import food supervision framework, covering retrospective review of food safety management systems, importer import and sales recordkeeping obligations, recall procedures for non-compliant food, and practical compliance reminders for enterprises.

2026-07-03