The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its first thematic note to guide issuers, fund managers, and other market participants on responsible use of sustainability-related claims and how to mitigate greenwashing risks in investor communications. Focusing on ESG credentials—such as labels, ratings, certificates,… Read More »ESMA Issues Guidance for Issuers and Fund Managers on Anti-Greenwashing Standard

The European Commission has released a ‘Roadmap towards Nature Credits’, aiming to unlock private financing for biodiversity restoration by establishing a credible, certified market for nature-positive actions such as wetland restoration and reforestation. Key Objectives: · Bridge the €65 billion/year biodiversity funding gap through a… Read More »EU Unveils Nature Credit Roadmap to Boost Private Investment in Biodiversity Conservation

The chemical compound 2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,2-thiazol-3-one hydrochloride (CAS No.: 26172-54-3) was formally approved by the European Commission on July 2, 2025, as an active ingredient for biocidal goods (Product Type 6), subject to the annex’s requirements.   This certification highlights the need of consumer protection while giving… Read More »2-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1,2-thiazol-3-one hydrochloride is approved by the EU as an active ingredient in biocidal products

Introduction · The amendment eliminates exemptions for PFOS used as a mist suppressant for non-decorative hard chromium (VI) plating and increases the regulatory limits for PFOS, its salts, and related chemicals. · Regarding perfluoro octane sulfonic acid and its derivatives, the European Commission published Commission… Read More »PFOS Regulatory Limits Are Tightened by the EU Under the POPs Regulation

UK local governments are stepping up climate action, with 96% now having formal climate plans—up from 58% in 2018—covering 59% of the population and 55% of national emissions. Despite this momentum, nearly half (48%) cite budget limitations as a key barrier to implementation. A new… Read More »CDP Report: UK Local Authorities Set to Invest £67 Billion in Climate Initiatives

There are now 463 prohibited e-waste goods instead of just 428. Importing the e-waste listed in the MoC Notification 2025 is prohibited in Thailand. Thai Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Notification on Classifying E-waste as Illegal for Admission into the Kingdom of Thailand B.E.2568 (2025) was… Read More »Thailand Strengthens Prohibition on Importing E-Waste, Including Electrical and Electronic Components with PCBs

On June 1, 2025, Jordan’s established standard for the labelling of chemical compounds went into effect. The DJS 990:2024 Label-Chemical Substances Label standard was approved by the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) on December 30, 2024, and it became formally operative on June 1,… Read More »Jordan Adopts a New Chemical Labelling Standard

A draft of a suggested national standard called “Specification for the Use of Recycled Materials in Household Appliances” was released by the China National Light Industry Council in May 2025. The proposed standard specifies how household appliances must use recycled elements including metals and plastics,… Read More »China Issues a Draft National Standard for Home Appliances Using Recycled Materials

Although Ukraine’s SIEF is like the EU in many aspects, there are still some unanswered problems regarding its implementation, such as whether simplified registration is applicable and whether joint notification dossier requirements are stringent. A draft rule for the joint submission of information in applications… Read More »Ukraine Releases a Draft SIEF and Lead Registrant Selection Rule under REACH

Europe’s three key financial regulatory bodies — ESMA, EBA, and EIOPA — collectively known as the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), have released draft Joint Guidelines on ESG stress testing, aimed at standardizing how ESG risks are integrated into stress tests by banking and insurance sector… Read More »EU regulators propose adding ESG risks banking and insurer stress tests