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Disinfectant & Biocide

EU BPR Radar: Latest Approvals and Non-Approvals for Biocidal Active Substances

Recent EU BPR updates introduce key decisions on active substances, including the potential withdrawal of cypermethrin, approval of DBNPA, non-approval of certain formaldehyde releasers, and positive progress for ethanol. These changes will significantly impact compliance strategies for biocidal products in the EU market.

2026-04-29

Industrial Chemical

China’s New Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law Takes Effect May 2026: A Compliance Checklist for Global Enterprises

China’s new Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law introduces strict full-lifecycle regulation effective May 1, 2026. Global companies must ensure compliance in registration, licensing, storage, and supply chain management to avoid penalties and operational disruptions.

2026-04-28

Industrial Chemical

K-REACH 2026 Update: South Korea Launches Temporary Fast-Track Registration Provision

South Korea has introduced a temporary fast-track provision under K-REACH, allowing companies to submit testing plans instead of full hazard data for designated “supply crisis” substances. This measure significantly shortens registration timelines and helps businesses respond to supply chain disruptions while maintaining regulatory compliance.

2026-04-27

Cosmetic

Indonesia Updates Business Classification System: Key Changes Under KBLI 2025

Indonesia's KBLI 2025 consolidates pharmaceutical and cosmetic trading codes into KBLI 46441, affecting business licensing under the OSS-RBA system. Learn the key changes and compliance requirements.

2026-04-27

Industrial Chemical

EU REACH Restriction List: 2,4-DNT Updated, Imported Vehicles and Plastic Products Face Double Control

The EU has added 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) to the REACH Annex XVII restriction list, creating double control with existing authorization and targeting imported articles such as vehicles, plastic products, and ammunition from May 2027. Learn key regulatory requirements, timelines, exemptions, and practical compliance steps for non-EU exporters and EU importers managing 2,4-DNT in their supply chains.

2026-04-22

Food

A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Dairy Imports: From GACC Manufacturers Registration to Practical Customs Clearance

Importing dairy products to China requires navigating a complex regulatory landscape. This guide breaks down the 5 critical compliance steps: confirming country eligibility, obtaining GACC registration for overseas manufacturers, securing importer licensing, completing exporter/consignee filing, and ensuring product formulation and labeling compliance.

2026-04-22

Food

In-Depth Analysis of China MARA Announcement No. 1010: Trends and Implications in Imported Feed Registration

MARA Announcement No. 1010 updates China’s imported feed registration results, approving 215 products and highlighting strong growth in new registrations, which account for 70.7%. The announcement reflects rising demand for premium pet food, prescription diets, exotic pet products, and feed additives, alongside increasingly stringent regulatory requirements for market access.

2026-04-21

Agrochemical

Breakthrough in Biopesticides: Laminaria japonica Polysaccharides (Laminarin) Set for ICAMA Approval in China

Laboratoires Goëmar (France) has reached a major regulatory milestone as its new biopesticide, Laminaria japonica Polysaccharides (Laminarin), entered the ICAMA public notice for proposed registration approval.

2026-04-20

Industrial Chemical

Compliance Alert: Being Listed in Vietnam’s Draft NCI Does Not Guarantee Long‑Term Market Access

BackgroundIn recent years, Vietnam has been rapidly restructuring its chemical management framework. Following the official adoption of the Law on Chemicals (No. 69/2025/QH15) in June 2025, the ...

2026-04-20

Industrial Chemical

Peru's New Chemical Regulation 2028: RENASQ Registry & GHS Compliance Guide

The Peruvian government has officially enacted Supreme Decree No. 005-2026-MINAM, approving the Regulations for the Law on Integral Management of Chemical Substances.

2026-04-17