PFAS Ban: The European Commission plans to prohibit the use of PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in consumer products. However, exemptions for essential industrial applications may apply. Health Risks: PFAS exposure has been linked to severe health issues, including liver damage, reduced birth weights,… Read More »EU Proposes Ban on PFAS in Consumer Products with Limited Exemptions

Starting 1 March 2025, EU exporters must notify their intention to export 40 additional hazardous chemicals, following the European Commission’s recent decision to expand the EU’s Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation. The latest update adds 40 chemicals to Annex I of the PIC Regulation, comprising… Read More »New Notification Requirements for EU Exporters of Hazardous Chemicals from 1 March 2025

The Ministry of Environment in South Korea recently announced the launch of an online information system called Green Leaf, which uses green leaf symbols to indicate the safety levels of product ingredients, helping consumers make more informed choices when purchasing. Initially, the system will cover… Read More »South Korea Launches Chemical Ingredient Safety Information System

The Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025 aim to establish a comprehensive system for managing vehicles at the end of their operational life. These regulations are part of the government’s broader initiative to promote environmentally responsible recycling and disposal practices in the automotive industry while… Read More »India Releases ELV Rules, Effective April 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned in a draft risk assessment that farmers could face risks from chemicals leaching into food and water. The assessment, now open for public comment, highlights that two types of PFAS chemicals can harm human health when present… Read More »EPA Issues Long-Awaited Report Warning of PFAS Exposure Risks from Biosolids

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan recently announced that, after testing 643 notified chemical substances, 17 have been confirmed to possess high mutagenic properties, capable of causing permanent DNA changes. The testing results and a list of the chemicals have been… Read More »Japan Identifies 17 Chemicals with Significant Mutagenic Potential

Biodiesel Boost: Indonesia will allocate 15.6 million KL of biodiesel in 2025, up from 12.98 million KL in 2024. Higher Fuel Mix: By February 2025, the required biodiesel blend increases to 40% (B40), with a possible increase to 50% in 2026. Market Impact: Palm oil… Read More »Indonesia Approves Allocation of 15.6 Million Kiloliters of Biodiesel for 2025 Implementation

Strategic Decarbonization for Global Competitiveness:Japan’s “GX 2040 Vision” aims to accelerate industrial investment and enhance global competitiveness through carbon neutrality. Incentives for Energy Hub Relocation: Industries are encouraged to cluster near carbon-neutral energy hubs, such as offshore wind farms and nuclear plants, benefiting from lower… Read More »The Japanese government intends to offer incentives to industries to encourage their relocation near carbon-neutral energy hubs

India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has announced a delay in the enforcement of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for toluene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) homopolymers, and polypropylene (PP) materials used in molding and extrusion. The revised timeline allows manufacturers to continue production, storage, and trade… Read More »India Postpones Implementation of Quality Control Orders for Toluene, PVC, and PP

Recently, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, together with the Ministry of the Environment, announced that the Cabinet has passed a resolution to revise certain provisions of the Mercury Pollution Control Law Enforcement Order. The main purpose of this amendment is to halt the… Read More »Japan to Ban Production of Mercury-Containing Batteries and Fluorescent Lamps Starting 2026