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On September 18, 2026, the European Commission published a draft delegated regulation proposing to add more than 20 non-OECD countries to an authorized list.

Thailand's FDA opened a consultation on revising plastic food container standards, with comments due by December 31, 2026.

From September 7 to 11, 2026, the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) held its 78th plenary meeting.

Laos' MOIC issued Decision No. 2523 on industrial chemicals, effective August 2026, listing 752 chemicals in four categories.

AICIS listed CAS No. 119345-04-9 on the AIIC, subject to 39 t/y, <50% formulations, and <1%/<3% consumer/professional coating and cleaning limits.

On September 14, 2026, Ukraine solicited comments on the draft Law on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Management.

Taiwan, China's Ministry of Environment issued NIEA T101.15C for qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic chemical substances.

Japan proposes adding LC-PFCAs to CSCL labeling, with comments due by Sept 30 and application from Nov 22, 2026.

South Korea plans to raise the PET bottle recycled plastic ratio from 10% to 15% starting in 2027.

On 10 September 2026, UK Defra published the consultation response summary and government response regarding amendments to the POPs Regulation.