Regulatory
Regulatory | 29 September 2026

EPA and HHS launch scientific partnership to bolster glyphosate review

The agreement will allow EPA and HHS to exchange scientific information, identify research gaps and expand research into potential human health effects

Regulatory
Regulatory | 24 September 2026

Pesticide industry body urges PM to reject five-year data protection demand

The association said the issue had been examined by multiple government ministries over the past 16 years

Regulatory
Regulatory | 19 September 2026

Arkema files patent infringement lawsuit against HighChem in Japan

Arkema said it intends to continue taking measures, including legal action, to protect its intellectual property rights

Regulatory
Regulatory | 16 September 2026

PFAS regulations split EU & US as ‘Forever Chemicals’ face growing scrutiny

Critics have warned of potential economic consequences, particularly for industries where viable alternatives remain unavailable.

Regulatory
Regulatory | 06 September 2026

EPA advances review of chemical linked to cancer risk

EPA also preliminarily found that the consumer uses of 1,2-dichloropropane could contribute to unreasonable risk through inhalation and dermal exposure

Regulatory
Regulatory | 24 August 2026

EU rolls out tougher packaging rules, targeting waste and single-use plastics

All packaging must be recyclable by 2030, allowing its components to be recovered for further use

Regulatory
Regulatory | 20 August 2026

Indian crop protection giants push for data protection

Say farmers & exports stand to gain

Regulatory
Regulatory | 20 August 2026

Tata Chemicals Magadi awaits ministry direction in Kenya after compliance submission

Mining operations have remained suspended since July 28, 2026

Regulatory
Regulatory | 07 August 2026

UK launches dumping probe into S-PVC imports from China, Mexico & South Korea

The investigation was triggered by an application from INOVYN ChlorVinyls Ltd, which manufactures S-PVC at its Newton Aycliffe site in County Durham

Regulatory
Regulatory | 03 August 2026

Jakson Green Gopalpur secures CertifHy EU precertification for green ammonia project

The project intends to target commercial operations being targeted for FY 2029-2030

Regulatory
Regulatory | 28 July 2026

EPA moves forward with review of industrial solvent & flags workplace risks in draft assessment

The draft assessment, conducted under the Toxic Substances Control Act, finds that the chemical may present an unreasonable risk to workers through skin contact and inhalation exposure

Regulatory
Regulatory | 21 July 2026

EU accuses construction chemicals firms of suspected price-fixing cartel

The Commission identified three separate suspected infringements

Regulatory
Regulatory | 21 July 2026

UK-India FTA comes into force boosting £48 billion trade corridor

It is also forecast to boost India's GDP by £5.1 billion and the UK's GDP by £4.8 billion every year

Regulatory
Regulatory | 20 July 2026

Clariant rejects Dow Europe's €1.1 billion cartel damage claim

Clariant has substantiated economic evidence that the conduct of the parties did not produce any effect on the market

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 July 2026

AkzoNobel assesses impact after Russia places subsidiaries under temporary administration

Russia accounts for less than 2% of AkzoNobel’s revenue

Regulatory
Regulatory | 05 July 2026

EU tightens rules on recycled plastics in major push for bottle sustainability

For the first time, the rules establish a standardized methodology to calculate, verify, and report chemically recycled content in PET bottles

Regulatory
Regulatory | 26 June 2026

EU tightens workplace cancer rules in landmark chemicals deal

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

Regulatory
Regulatory | 26 June 2026

EPA & DOJ secure landmark $450 million PFAS settlement with Chemours

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

Regulatory
Regulatory | 10 June 2026

ECHA pushes urgent science overhaul to close chemical safety and environmental risk gaps

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

Regulatory
Regulatory | 03 June 2026

EU slashes fertiliser tariffs for one year to cut farm costs & reduce dependence on Russia

Volumes are capped at 2024 MFN import levels plus an additional 20% of Russian and Belarusian import volumes from that year

Policy
Policy | 21 September 2026

ACFI pitches Rs. 7,500 crore scheme to boost crop protection industry

The ACFI-KPMG report recommends a seven-to-eight-year support period, which includes two to three years for plant commissioning followed by sustained production support

Policy
Policy | 20 September 2026

AI & track-and-trace key to tackling counterfeit pesticides: CIB&RC Secy

Chand said technology could play a critical role in strengthening scientific and responsible crop protection practices at the farm level.

Policy
Policy | 17 September 2026

Banning pesticides without better alternatives deals ‘Double Whammy’ to farmers: CropLife India

Seeks a five-year regulatory data protection in the regulatory framework, commits to introduce newer technology

Policy
Policy | 12 September 2026

ACC maintains strong opposition to UP-NS merger

ACC understands that BNSF railroad also opposes the merger but has identified potential conditions to partially offset the harm if the merger is allowed to proceed

Policy
Policy | 12 September 2026

Maharashtra readies dedicated chemical policy, eyes 5,000-acre chemical parks

The state is also planning a Rs 1,000-crore Maharashtra Industries and Investment Fund to back research and development, technology readiness and innovation

Policy
Policy | 09 September 2026

India bets on deep-sea mining to secure critical minerals

The push comes as demand for critical minerals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese accelerates

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