The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has unveiled two new draft sustainability reporting standards focused on labor-related issues, with an emphasis on tackling discrimination and safeguarding workers’ human rights. As one of the most widely adopted global frameworks for corporate sustainability disclosure, GRI Standards—developed by the… Read More »GRI Publishes Draft Sustainability Reporting Standards Centered on Labor Practices

It is suggested that DPDBE be designated as vPvB in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006’s Article 57(e). A request to designate 1,1′-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (also known as DPDBE, CAS No 84852-53-9) as a compound of very high concern (SVHC) was presented by Sweden on June 27,… Read More »Sweden suggests adding DBDPE to the SVHC List

The Swiss government has decided to pause the revision of its climate disclosure ordinance, delaying the implementation of enhanced climate-related reporting rules for companies. This includes the requirement for businesses to provide net-zero alignment plans supporting Switzerland’s 2050 climate goals. The delay is mainly attributed… Read More »Switzerland Halts Implementation of New Climate Reporting Rules Pending EU Omnibus Clarification

Introduction · The UK Environment Agency released the Flame-Retardant Scoping Review on June 20, 2025. It examined the health and environmental hazards of 124 flame-retardant compounds available on the UK market. · By examining market size, risks, hazards, and existing laws, the goal was to… Read More »The UK Environment Agency publishes the Flame-Retardant Scoping Review Report

The Brazilian Technical Standards Association (ABNT) published the revised GHS national standard ABNT NBR 14725:2023 on July 3, 2023, and it will formally go into effect on July 4, 2025. Three essential operational criteria for businesses to guarantee SDS and GHS label compliance are outlined… Read More »Brazil’s New GHS Standards Must Be Implemented by July 4, 2025: Do Your Labels and SDS Comply?

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF), which represents over 32,000 companies, has issued a statement requesting a one- to two-year delay in mandatory climate-related disclosures for smaller businesses. The requirements, initially set to begin this year, aim to align with new government and regulatory mandates but… Read More »Singapore Companies Urge Delay in Mandatory Climate Reporting Requirements for Smaller Businesses

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222, which amends Section III, Table 3 of Annex VI to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP Regulation) (EC) No 1272/2008, was published in the EU Official Journal on June 20, 2025. To conform to the most recent scientific risk… Read More »EU Updates CLP Regulation Annex VI; New Regulations Will Go into Effect in 2027