For the first time, the rules establish a standardized methodology to calculate, verify, and report chemically recycled content in PET bottles
The revision introduces stricter and clearer occupational exposure limits for hazardous substances including cobalt and inorganic cobalt compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), 1,4-dioxane and isoprene
Chemours will spend more than $337 million on corrective measures, including an estimated $280 million to provide alternative drinking water to affected communities and approximately $60 million to bring its West Virginia facility
The agency says the goal is to reinforce the scientific foundation behind EU chemicals regulation while supporting safer innovation, circular economy goals, and environmental protection
Volumes are capped at 2024 MFN import levels plus an additional 20% of Russian and Belarusian import volumes from that year
The initiative strengthens the EU’s existing REACH chemicals framework and delivers on commitments under the Chemicals Action Plan presented in July 2025
Economic losses from dumped imports across 33 products currently stand at nearly Rs. 1.54 lakh crore and could surge to Rs. 2.70 lakh crore by 2030
The industry body argues that restricting pesticides does not address the underlying causes of distress in rural India
PMFAI also disputes the justification offered by multinational firms that regulatory data protection is necessary to encourage innovation
The decision removes import duties on essential inputs such as urea and ammonia
More than 10,000 substances are now estimated to fall under the PFAS category
As new contaminants added to monitoring lists
The April 18 advisory further directs urea manufacturers to prioritize ammonia supply for fertilizer use, particularly for P&K producers, amid reported shortages and pricing issues
Each price will only apply to emissions in CBAM goods imported into the Union during the quarter it relates to
The original order was issued in the public interest under the powers of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016
The Commission proposed an amendment to the Market Stability Reserve Decision that will halt the invalidation of allowances above 400 million
This is expected to ease compliance concerns for the crop protection industry while ensuring safety standards are maintained
Exemption will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such as plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components, other manufacturing segments and provide relief to consumers of final products
PFAS are highly persistent, travel long distances, contaminate groundwater and soil, and some are linked to cancer and reproductive harm
The committee cited gaps in data and limitations in existing studies
Ratcliffe said Europe’s chemical sector is already in a "closure phase," with almost 200 plants shutting down over the past five years
Centre of High Technology under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has been directed to issue organisation wise allocation of this enhanced C3/C4 stream for the petrochemical and other critical sectors
Negotiators also agreed revisions to the recently updated CLP Regulation
The ultimate success of bio-pesticides also depends upon the development of robust formulation technologies that can enhance product stability, field efficacy, ease of application, and overall farmer acceptance
The move is designed to help firms modernise, cut emissions, transition away from gas, and remain competitive amid rising global pressure and energy costs
Policymakers, stakeholders call for faster capacity creation & innovation to reduce import reliance
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