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On 27 August 2026, UK HSE issued a notice announcing significant updates to the chemicals list under the GB Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation.

Vietnam customs orders local reports on mandatory full chemical disclosure, signaling central scrutiny of trade-disruptive practices.

On Aug 24, 2026, Japan's MHLW opened public comment on a draft ordinance amending the Industrial Safety and Health Ordinance, due Sept 23, 2026.

An industrial chemical was automatically added to the AIIC on August 25, 2026, five years after its assessment certificate was issued.

On Aug 21, 2026, Japan's MHLW issued notices for the new exposure measurement system under amended safety laws, effective Oct 1, 2026.

On August 27, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of 10 new substance testing proposals and invited public comments by October 12.

Vietnam's Department of Chemicals has clarified six practical implementation questions raised by Vietnam Customs under the new Law on Chemicals and its guiding decrees.

Vietnam's MOIT is seeking comments by August 27 and September 7, 2026, on draft revisions to the three decrees implementing the new Law on Chemicals.

The draft covers areas including internet sales warnings, QR code applications, and compliance flexibility for off-road equipment parts.

On 30 June 2026, Vietnam's MOIT signed Circular No. 37/2026/TT-BCT, promulgating Amendment 01:2026 to three national technical regulations (QCVN).