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Industrial Chemical

Global Giant Fined Over $630,000 for U.S. TSCA Violations: Key Lessons on PMN, NOA Form B and CDR Reporting

EPA’s recent TSCA penalty highlights PMN, NOA Form B and CDR reporting risks. Learn key compliance lessons for companies operating in the U.S. chemical market.

2026-06-12

Food

Decoding China's New Prepackaged Food Labeling Rules: 9 Key Changes to Date Marking and How to Prepare

A guide to nine key date marking changes under GB 7718-2025 and Order No. 100, covering year-month-day format, character height, color contrast, dedicated area placement, production date determination, exemptions, imported food labeling, and voluntary consumption shelf life.

2026-06-11

Industrial Chemical

ECHA REACH and CLP Report 2026: CLP New Hazard Classes, C&L Inventory and PCN UFI Enter a Stricter Compliance Phase

Understand ECHA’s 2021–2025 CLP trends on new hazard classes, C&L Inventory, SDS, labels and PCN UFI obligations for EU market access.

2026-06-10

Industrial Chemical

ECHA REACH and CLP Report 2026: REACH Dossier Update Becomes a Core Compliance Priority

ECHA’s 2026 report shows REACH compliance now depends on dossier updates, data quality and mixture coverage. Learn key actions for EU market access.

2026-06-10

Food

Decoding the New Food Naming Rules: A Guide to the 2025 Labeling Standard and Administrative Measures

A guide to GB 7718-2025 and China's new food naming rules, covering preferred attribute name selection, novel name considerations, ingredient disclosure requirements, flavor labeling rules, and prohibited labeling practices for food manufacturers.

2026-06-10

Industrial Chemical

China RoHS 2026 Catalogue Expands Product Scope and Exemption List

China RoHS 2026 expands regulated EEE categories and revises exemptions. Learn key dates, GB 26572-2025 requirements and compliance priorities for global suppliers.

2026-06-09

Industrial Chemical

REACH Microplastics Regulation: EU 2026/1168 Update

EU Regulation 2026/1168 updates the REACH microplastics regulation, clarifying PPORD, medicinal product and solid matrix derogations for global companies.

2026-06-09

Industrial Chemical

ECHA REF-16 Enforcement Project to Target REACH Restriction Compliance in Products

ECHA REF-16 will check REACH restriction compliance in products and online sales. Learn key risks for global manufacturers and EU importers.

2026-06-09

Industrial Chemical

EPA Sues Wego Group Deconstructing Corporate Non-Compliance and Massive Civil Penalties Behind 10 Violations

EPA filed a 10-count TSCA complaint against Wego Chemical Group, covering CDR late reporting and NKRA misuse, illegal PMN-exempt imports, false NOC filings, missing export notifications, SNUR distribution breaches, and a fraudulent no-manufacture certification.

2026-06-09

Cosmetic

China Cosmetics Regulations Update: New Safety Standards, Import Inspection Rules and Labeling Requirements in May 2026

In May 2026, China updated its cosmetic safety standards, import inspection rules, and labeling requirements. Learn key regulatory changes and compliance steps for global cosmetic brands.

2026-06-08