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Industrial Chemical

Korea CBI Application Explained: Updated Requirements, Documentation, and Review Process

A clear guide to South Korea’s updated CBI system: substance eligibility, submission process, documentation requirements, fees, review outcomes, and renewal rules.

2025-11-26

Cosmetic

INCI Name Application: A Guide for Cosmetic and Ingredient Companies

Learn when and why cosmetic or ingredient companies should apply for an INCI name, explore the application process, required documentation, fees, and how to manage changes after approval.

2025-11-25

Sustainability

Advancing Electronics Manufacturing with Safer Chemical Alternatives: A Complete Industry Roadmap

Discover a four-step roadmap that helps electronics manufacturers identify hazardous chemicals, adopt safer alternatives, and advance sustainable production.

2025-11-25

Industrial Chemical

Taiwan Announces Preliminary List for the Second Batch of Existing Chemical Substances

Taiwan releases a draft list of 28 existing chemical substances for Phase II data collection and introduces a new public-private registration model. Key insights for exporters.

2025-11-25

Food

China Food Import Compliance: The Five Core Customs Checkpoints You Must Know

Learn how overseas food manufacturers can smoothly enter the Chinese market. A complete overview of China’s conformity assessment for imported food, designated ports, Chinese label requirements, and how unqualified products are handled.

2025-11-24

Industrial Chemical

ECHA Recommends Four New SVHCs for REACH Authorisation List

ECHA’s 12th SVHC recommendation introduces Barium diboron tetraoxide, TPO, Melamine, and a PBT phosphorodithioate to the REACH Authorisation List, impacting coatings, lubricants, inks, and polyurethane foams.

2025-11-24

Industrial Chemical

India Revokes 21 Quality Control Orders for Chemicals, Polymers, and Metals

India has revoked 21 Quality Control Orders covering chemicals, polymers, and metals, signaling major regulatory adjustments and opening market opportunities for overseas manufacturers.

2025-11-24

Food

Understanding Three New Foods in China: Regulations, Licensing, and 2025 Updates

A complete guide to China’s “Three New Food Categories”—definitions, legal basis, approval pathways, and recent announcements on novel food ingredients and additives.

2025-11-20

Industrial Chemical

Colombia Releases Its First National Chemicals Inventory: Compliance for New Substance to Begin Soon

Colombia has released its first National Industrial Chemicals Inventory with 4,473 substances. Learn key Colombia REACH duties, new substance notification rules, and upcoming prioritization requirements.

2025-11-20

Industrial Chemical

EPA Proposes Changes to PFAS Reporting Rule under TSCA to Ease Compliance Burden

The U.S. EPA has proposed changes to the PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule under TSCA to reduce compliance costs and improve regulatory clarity. Key updates include major exemptions and a revised reporting timeline.

2025-11-18