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Industrial Chemical

China Notifies WTO of Revised New Chemical Substance Registration Measures: What Global Companies Need to Know

China has notified the WTO of its proposed revision to the Measures on the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances. With the international comment period open until August 30, 2026, global manufacturers, importers and supply-chain partners should assess potential impacts on registration, data, applicant responsibilities and confidential business information.

2026-07-16

Sustainability

EUDR Compliance Costs Cut by 75%: Simplification Measures by Role

The EU released key EUDR documents with compliance costs expected to drop by 75%. This article details simplified obligations for upstream operators, downstream operators, traders, non-EU suppliers, and authorized representatives based on supply chain roles.

2026-07-16

Pharmaceutical

Navigating China's 30-Day IND Fast Track: A Strategic Guide for Overseas Drug Developers

A practitioner-oriented guide covering China's 30-day IND review pathway: four eligibility routes (national full-chain, Starlight/Care, MRCT, clinically urgent overseas drugs), step-by-step process, supplementary documentation, hard constraints, and a decision framework comparing 30-day vs 60-day pathways for overseas developers.

2026-07-16

Agrochemical

Pre-2003 IECSC Supplement: A Low-Cost Compliance Pathway for Pesticide Exporters to China

The pre-2003 IECSC supplement mechanism helps pesticide exporters to China secure existing substance status for classic products. Covers eligibility criteria, types of historical evidence required, and application strategy.

2026-07-15

Food Contact Material & Recycled Plastic

US FDA FCN Update: 15 New Effective Food Contact Notifications Recorded from March to May 2026

From March 1 to May 31, 2026, the U.S. FDA recorded 15 effective Food Contact Notifications covering resins, functional additives, coatings, adhesives and other food-contact applications. Five notifications list China-based companies. This update summarizes the records, highlights recent FCN trends and explains when manufacturers and suppliers should assess whether a new FCN is required.

2026-07-15

Agrochemical

China's MEE Order 12 Draft: Key Changes for Pesticide Exporters to China

China's MEE draft amendments to Order 12 remove the pesticide exemption and cancel the local representative system. This article covers key regulatory changes, impacts on pesticide exporters to China, and practical compliance recommendations.

2026-07-15

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