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India Further Delays BIS QCOs on PVC, PP to December 2025 Amid Regulatory Revisions

In June 2025, India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) released a number of Quality Control Amendment Order, which further delays the implementation of QCOs for certain poly vinyl ...

2025-07-01

Industrial Chemical

Vietnam National Assembly Voted to Approve Law on Chemicals

The Law on Chemicals (amended) was approved by 442 delegates, demonstrating the determination to renew legislative thinking, promote green development and comprehensive digital transformation of the ...

2025-06-25

Industrial Chemical

ECHA Adds Three New Substances of Very High Concern, Expanding SVHC List to 250 Entries

News BriefThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on June 25, 2025 (Helsinki Time), the official inclusion of three new hazardous chemical substances in the Candidate List of Substances of ...

2025-06-25

Industrial Chemical

Jordan's New Chemical Classification and Labeling Standards (GHS) Enter into Force: JSMO's standard DJS 990:2024

OverviewThe Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) adopted the standard DJS 990:2024 on December 30, 2024, which officially came into effect on June 1, 2025. This marks a new stage in ...

2025-06-23

Industrial Chemical

How to Prepare Hazard and Exposure Assessments for Taiwan's Standard Registration for Existing Chemicals

IntroductionOn June 18, 2025, the Taiwan Region's Chemical Substance Management Agency conducted an online briefing. The registration of hazard and exposure assessment information for the ...

2025-06-23

Industrial Chemical

China's Draft Environmental Code Released for Public Consultation: Stricter Management of New Chemical Substances

The Draft Environmental Code of the People's Republic of China (referred to as the "Code") has been released for public consultation on the National People's Congress ...

2025-06-20

Industrial Chemical

U.S. Cleaning Product Compliance: Key Regulations and Market Entry Tips

Cleaning products contribute nearly $2.5 billion annually to U.S. imports. However, entering the U.S. market requires adherence to a complex regulatory framework. Therefore, for both household and ...

2025-06-19

Industrial Chemical

What Are the Differences Between Articles and Substances/Mixtures Under EU REACH

IntroductionAs global chemical management requirements become increasingly stringent, the EU Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) imposes higher ...

2025-06-18

Sustainability

Textile Recycling in Focus: GRS/RCS Certification and Global Green Policies

IntroductionOver the past few decades, the rise of fast fashion has provided significant convenience to consumers but has also led to a massive accumulation of textile waste, placing a heavy burden ...

2025-06-18

Industrial Chemical

Fertilizer Compliance in the EU: Mastering FPR and REACH Requirements for CE Certification

For fertilizer manufacturers, the vast EU market presents significant opportunities. The key to successfully entering this market is obtaining the Conformité Européenne (CE) certification mark for ...

2025-06-17