South Korea Designates ALEPH-4 as Temporarily Controlled Narcotic
The South Korean MFDS classified ALEPH-4 as a temporarily controlled narcotic.
Apr 24, 2025
Korea
Controlled Substances
EU Chemical Industry Groups Question REACH Revision Proposal
Cefic, IFRA and EFCC criticized the revision draft for contradicting the EU's policy objectives of enhancing industrial competitiveness.
Apr 24, 2025
EU
REACH
Vietnam Releases Second Draft of Revised Law on Chemicals, Signaling Major Regulatory Overhaul
The Vietnamese National Assembly unveiled the second draft of the revised Law on Chemicals.
Apr 23, 2025
Vietnam
Classification& Labelling
New Mexico State Enacts Comprehensive PFAS Restrictions
Cookware, food packaging, dental floss, children’s products, and firefighting foam will be banned in 2027.
Apr 23, 2025
USA
PFAS
Japan Tightens Chemical Controls on Kilogram-Level Substances with Four-Tier Reporting System
All enterprises engaged in the manufacture or import of chemical substances must submit annual reports from 2025 using four revised reporting formats.
Apr 22, 2025
Japan
CSCL
ECHA Publishes 2024 Annual Work Report
In April 2025, ECHA released its 2024 annual work report, showcasing its significant achievements and challenges in chemical regulation over the past year.
Apr 22, 2025
EU
Chemical Management
China's RoHS Control Upgraded! 13-Month Transition Period Announced
China completed the drafting of the Requirements for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products.
Apr 21, 2025
China
RoHS
Major Update! New National Standards GB 12268-2025 and GB 6944-2025 to Take Effect in October
China released the updated national standards GB 12268-2025 List of Dangerous Goods and GB 6944-2025 Classification and Code of Dangerous Goods.
Apr 17, 2025
China
Dangerous Goods
14 Substance Testing Proposals Under REACH Registration to be Approved
ECHA announced the addition of 14 new substance testing proposals and invited public comments by May 2.
Apr 17, 2025
EU
REACH
Australia Opens Public Consultation on 18 Draft Chemical Evaluation Statements
AICIS announced the commencement of a public consultation period for 18 draft evaluation statements on industrial chemicals.