In January 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an updated Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory, now listing 86,847 chemicals, with 42,495 classified as active. This inventory is revised biannually, with the next update expected in summer 2025. Key Considerations for Exporters to… Read More »US EPA Updates 2025 TSCA Inventory

The optional national standard “General Technical Specification for Reused Parts of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV)” (GB/T 45193-2024) was released by the State Administration of Market Regulation of China on December 31, 2024. On July 1, 2025, the standard will go into force. The standard covers the… Read More »China released a national standard for technical requirements for ELV parts that be reused

The proposed PFAS regulations for mineral water from Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency would set the combined limit for PFOS and PFOA at 50 ng/L, which would be the same as the standards for tap water. Japan’s Consumer Affair Agency (CAA) requested public feedback on an… Read More »Japan’s proposed PFAS standards for mineral water would match those for tap water quality

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has released a Risk Management Consultation Document on Short-, Medium-, and Long-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (carbon chains ≤20). The proposal seeks to strengthen controls due to their environmental and health risks, aiming to phase out these substances and encourage safer… Read More »Canada Seeks Public Input on Proposed Ban of High-Risk Chlorinated Paraffins

The European Commission has introduced its first “Omnibus” package, proposing significant reductions in corporate sustainability reporting requirements. The key measures include: ✅ 80% of Companies Removed from CSRD – The scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is being drastically reduced, now applying only… Read More »EU to Exclude 80% of Companies from CSRD Sustainability Reporting Obligations

In addition to outlining license criteria and sanctions for ships transporting hazardous materials, this amendment optimizes the safety oversight system. The Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) published the updated provisions on the administration and safety supervision of the transportation of hazardous materials by ships on… Read More »China Updates Ship Rules Regarding the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Stricter safety reviews for food utensils, containers, and packaging, as well as more stringent restrictions on Class I Specified Chemical Substances, are the main features of a draft amendment to the Standards for Food and Food Additives published by Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency’s Food Sanitation… Read More »Japan Prohibits High-Risk Chemical Substances and Tightens Food Container Regulations

The European Commission has introduced the Clean Industrial Deal, a comprehensive initiative to enhance industrial competitiveness, cut emissions, and secure Europe’s clean energy future. With €100 billion in funding, the plan will accelerate clean manufacturing, lower energy costs, and strengthen the circular economy—positioning Europe as… Read More »EU Unveils €100 Billion Clean Industrial Deal to Drive Decarbonization and Clean Tech Expansion