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Sustainability

Simplified EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Proposal: What Businesses Need to Know

On October 21, the European Commission introduced a proposal to simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), lowering compliance costs and easing reporting obligations for operators across the EU supply chain.

2025-11-18

Industrial Chemical

India BIS Certification Q&A | Expert Answers for Global Brands & Exporters

A complete FAQ on India BIS requirements. Covers mandatory certification, renewal rules, Scheme X, customs risks, and hazardous chemical imports.

2025-11-17

Industrial Chemical

K-REACH 2025 Amendments: New Thresholds, Hazard Categories, and Compliance Obligations

A clear overview of the K-REACH 2025 amendments, covering new substance notification rules, updated hazard classifications, and key compliance actions for companies.

2025-11-14

Cosmetic

Indonesia Releases Updated Technical Requirements for Cosmetic Ingredients Under BPOM Regulation No. 25/2025

The Indonesian BPOM has issued Regulation No. 25 of 2025, updating the technical requirements for cosmetic ingredients and aligning them with the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive.

2025-11-13

Industrial Chemical

Philippines EMB Releases Final Draft CCO for Vinyl Chloride

The Philippines issues a draft Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Vinyl Chloride, tightening controls on import, manufacture, and industrial use.

2025-11-13

Agrochemical

Syngenta Provides Study List for the Renewal of Mesotrione Approval

Syngenta has submitted a comprehensive list of intended studies to support the EU renewal of mesotrione, a key herbicide, with EFSA recently concluding a public consultation.

2025-11-12

Agrochemical

EU Renews Milbemectin Approval for 15 Years, Effective Until 2040

The European Commission has officially renewed the approval of the active substance milbemectin for 15 years, extending its authorization until November 2040. Learn about the regulatory implications and confirmatory data requirements.

2025-11-12

Industrial Chemical

Philippines Chemical Control Order for Benzene: Compliance Recommendations for Entities

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) of the Philippines has recently released the Finalized Draft of the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Benzene and Benzene-containing Mixtures.

2025-11-11

Food

How to Ensure Smooth Customs Clearance for Imported Food in China: Key Pre-Import Compliance Steps

Learn how overseas food enterprises can ensure smooth customs clearance in China by understanding the five key pre-import compliance systems — from country assessment and factory registration to importer filing and quarantine approval.

2025-11-11

Industrial Chemical

ECHA Adds DBDPE to SVHC List under REACH, Expanding the Total to 251 Substances

On November 5, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) issued an announcement confirming the official inclusion of decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) in the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under the REACH Regulation.

2025-11-11