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Sustainability

How to Improve Your EcoVadis Rating in a More Competitive Scoring System

EcoVadis ratings are becoming more competitive as scoring standards rise and percentile-based medals are introduced. Learn why earning a medal is harder—and how companies can improve their sustainability performance.

2025-12-19

Industrial Chemical

UK Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: What It Means for UK REACH Reform and Chemical Management

The UK government has released the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025, setting out long-term goals for chemical and pesticide management. This article breaks down EIP Goal 4, key UK REACH reforms, timelines, and what chemical companies need to know.

2025-12-19

Industrial Chemical

EU Approves New Detergents and Surfactants Regulation: Driving Green and Digital Transition

The EU has approved a new Detergents and Surfactants Regulation, updating the 2004 framework with stricter biodegradability, digital labeling, a Digital Product Passport, expanded scope to microbial and refill products, and enhanced compliance, with a 3.5-year transition period.

2025-12-11

Industrial Chemical

Ukraine Officially Extends UA REACH and UA CLP Compliance Deadlines

Ukraine has extended major compliance deadlines under UA REACH and UA CLP regulations, providing chemical manufacturers and importers with more time for pre-registration, formal registration, and label updates.

2025-12-11

Industrial Chemical

China Solid Waste Management and Hazardous Waste Regulations in the 15th Five-Year Plan

IntroductionOn November 28, 2025, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment held its regular November press conference, emphasizing the critical role of solid waste, heavy metal ...

2025-12-10

Industrial Chemical

EU Delays CLP Regulations’ Implementation Dates to 2028 (Regulation (EU) 2025/2439)

The EU has postponed key CLP implementation dates to January 1, 2028, under Regulation (EU) 2025/2439. Learn which label, advertising, e-commerce, and fuel-station rules are affected.

2025-12-10

Cosmetic

2025 Safety Gate Alerts for EU Cosmetics: Compliance Risks and How to Avoid Them

A comprehensive review of the 2025 EU Safety Gate cosmetic alerts, highlighting the most common risks, banned ingredients, and essential compliance strategies for brands entering the European market.

2025-12-08

Sustainability

EUDR FAQ: Key Compliance Questions and Supplier Guidance

EUDR FAQ: Understand due diligence obligations, DDS declaration, country risk, and compliance deadlines to ensure smooth exports to the EU market.

2025-12-05

Sustainability

EUDR Compliance Deadlines Extended and Due Diligence Obligations Streamlined

The EU Parliament approves EUDR deadline extensions and simplified due diligence obligations. Learn what changes mean for your compliance and supply chain readiness.

2025-12-05

Industrial Chemical

EU Proposes New POPs Regulation for PFCAs, MCCPs, and Chlorpyrifos

The EU has launched a public consultation on adding PFCAs, MCCPs and chlorpyrifos to the POPs Regulation, with new restrictions expected to take effect in 2026.

2025-12-05