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Industrial Chemical

Japan Proposes Four New Mandatory SDS Notification Items Under ISHL

Japan's MHLW has proposed adding four mandatory SDS notification items under the Industrial Safety and Health Act: component identifiers such as CAS Registry Numbers, specific respiratory-protection information, unsuitable protective-glove materials and component-level regulatory classifications. The consultation closes on September 23, 2026. If adopted as planned, the amendment would be promulgated in October 2026 and take effect in April 2030, giving chemical suppliers time to review Japan-market SDS data and authoring systems.

2026-09-02

Industrial Chemical

Vietnam Proposes Amendments to Decrees 24, 25 and 26/2026 under the Law on Chemicals

Vietnam is advancing coordinated amendments to Decrees 24, 25 and 26/2026 under the Law on Chemicals. The drafts would reorganize chemical lists, introduce risk-based mixture thresholds, clarify product exclusions, streamline licensing and new chemical assessment, strengthen National Chemical Database reporting, and refine chemical safety, consultancy and incident-response rules. The proposals are not yet in force. Companies should compare portfolios, licenses and reporting workflows against the drafts while continuing to comply with the current decrees.

2026-09-02

Sustainability

EU PPWR Compliance for Industrial and Transport Packaging: Testing and DoC Guide

The EU PPWR applies to many industrial and transport packaging formats, including pallets, stretch wrap, straps, drums, IBCs and FIBCs. This guide explains how to distinguish packaging from transport equipment, separate DoC and technical-file grouping from testing-sample grouping, and build a risk-based evidence plan. It also outlines current requirements for substances, heavy metals, food-contact PFAS, recyclability, traceability and conformity documentation, while separating these duties from later reuse, recycled-content, empty-space and labelling milestones.

2026-09-01

Agrochemical

Beyond Registration: How Supplemental Distribution and 100% Repackaging Can Help Companies Unlock the U.S. Pesticide Market

Supplemental Distribution and 100% Repackaging can provide alternative pathways for companies seeking to enter or expand in the U.S. pesticide market without relying exclusively on a conventional new registration. This article compares the registration structure, EPA registration numbers, PRIA fees, timelines, data requirements, and commercial considerations of the three pathways.

2026-09-01

Cosmetic

Indonesia BPJPH Regulation No. 4/2026: Pre-Shipment Halal Conformity Checks for Imported Products

Indonesia's BPJPH Regulation No. 4 of 2026 introduces a pre-shipment Halal Product Assurance mechanism for applicable imported products, effective September 9, 2026. Designated Inspection Bodies will verify supporting documents and physical goods at loading warehouses in the country of loading and/or origin. The results are recorded in an LPPH, which importers must have for customs declarations and which is valid for one shipment or entry only. Businesses should prepare documentation early and monitor further BPJPH technical guidance.

2026-09-01

Cosmetic

Do Imported Cosmetics Need Animal Testing in China? 2026 Exemption Rules Explained

China's NMPA has expanded the scope of cosmetics that may qualify for exemption from submitting toxicological test reports. Under Announcement No. 70 of 2026, selected special cosmetics and general cosmetics using new cosmetic ingredients may qualify if the manufacturer holds acceptable government-issued quality management certification and the product safety assessment sufficiently confirms safety. This article explains the eligible product categories, exemption conditions, excluded circumstances and test-report reuse arrangements relevant to international cosmetic brands entering China.

2026-08-31

Industrial Chemical

Taiwan Amends GHS Labeling and Hazard Communication Regulation: Two-Stage Implementation Through 2029

Taiwan has formally amended its Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals to align with UN GHS Rev. 8 and updated CNS 15030 standards. Most changes took effect on August 26, 2026, including revised SDS concentration thresholds, correction duties and CBI restrictions. Updated hazard classifications, label elements and the new SDS reference format will apply from January 1, 2029. Manufacturers, importers and suppliers should separate immediate compliance actions from transition-period document updates.

2026-08-28

Sustainability

EU PPWR Declaration of Conformity: Who Signs, When to Update and How to Group Multiple SKUs

The EU PPWR requires manufacturers to support packaging conformity with technical documentation and an EU Declaration of Conformity. This guide explains who is responsible for the PPWR DoC, why the five- and ten-year periods are document-retention rules rather than fixed expiry dates, and when one declaration may cover multiple packaging SKUs. It also sets out a four-step workflow for identifying packaging types, grouping SKUs, selecting risk-specific evidence and maintaining version control.

2026-08-28

Agrochemical

U.S. EPA Pesticide Registration Mid-Year Review 2026: Key Trends

Through July 2026, U.S. EPA pesticide registration activity remained strong, with 481 product registrations approved and conventional pesticides accounting for 76.3% of the total. This review examines the leading active ingredients, nine newly approved active ingredients across conventional, microbial, biochemical and gene-edited PIP pathways, and the registrant landscape shaping the U.S. market. It also highlights the increasing EPA registration activity of Chinese pesticide companies and outlines strategic considerations for companies planning deeper U.S. market entry, including end-use product development, state registration and differentiated portfolio planning.

2026-08-27

Agrochemical

China Implements New QR Code Labeling Rules for Pesticides Effective November 1, 2026

On August 12, 2026, China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued Announcement No. 1049, updating pesticide label QR code requirements effective November 1, 2026. The changes address technical material traceability, unit identification code formatting, registration code references and production date verification, and also apply to pesticides exported to China.

2026-08-27