Regulatory
Regulatory | 09 April 2026

EU to set CBAM certificate prices quarterly in 2026

Each price will only apply to emissions in CBAM goods imported into the Union during the quarter it relates to

Regulatory
Regulatory | 08 April 2026

India temporarily suspends quality control order for linear alkyl benzene

The original order was issued in the public interest under the powers of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016

Regulatory
Regulatory | 03 April 2026

EU moves to reinforce carbon market; boosts support for Ukrainian deep tech

The Commission proposed an amendment to the Market Stability Reserve Decision that will halt the invalidation of allowances above 400 million

Regulatory
Regulatory | 02 April 2026

India exempts pesticide packaging from mandatory recycled content targets in 2026 Plastic Rules

This is expected to ease compliance concerns for the crop protection industry while ensuring safety standards are maintained

Regulatory
Regulatory | 02 April 2026

India waives customs duty on key petrochemical imports amid West Asia conflict

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

Regulatory
Regulatory | 29 March 2026

EU moves to crack down on toxic PFAS chemicals, allows targeted exceptions

PFAS are highly persistent, travel long distances, contaminate groundwater and soil, and some are linked to cancer and reproductive harm

Regulatory
Regulatory | 26 February 2026

EU Committee backs Ethanol in disinfectants, leaves cancer risks unclear

The committee cited gaps in data and limitations in existing studies

Regulatory
Regulatory | 25 February 2026

India imposes anti-dumping duties on import of monoisopropylamine from China

Monoisopropylamine is an important chemical intermediate used in various industrial applications, including the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals

Regulatory
Regulatory | 25 February 2026

EPA awards Battelle new contract to investigate endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Battelle and two other companies will compete for call orders with a combined ceiling of $44 million to identify potential endocrine disruptors and evaluate hazards, exposures, and health risks

Regulatory
Regulatory | 21 February 2026

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, say reports

This decision has immediate and significant implications for the Indian chemical industry, which had been heavily impacted by these duties

Regulatory
Regulatory | 18 February 2026

AIAMA rolls out BIS certification, sets new quality benchmark for India’s Agarbathi sector

AIAMA is also raising the bar on fragrance longevity, raw material safety, burning performance, and emission levels across machine-made, hand-rolled, and masala incense varieties

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 February 2026

EU slaps up to 21.7% anti-dumping tariffs on Korean and Taiwanese plastics in €1.4bn market crackdown

The anti-dumping duties imposed range from 5.2% to 7.5% for Korea and from 10.9% to 21.7% for Taiwan

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 February 2026

One in 5 hazardous mixtures not reported to Poison Centres, EU inspectors find

ECHA Forum’s pilot enforcement project found that 19 % of the checked hazardous mixtures were not notified to poison centres

Regulatory
Regulatory | 04 February 2026

EU warns of €440 billion cost if ‘forever chemicals’ pollution continues

The figures account for only a few of the thousands of PFAS compounds currently in circulation, suggesting the true costs could be far higher

Regulatory
Regulatory | 21 January 2026

hubergroup claims full compliance with German Printing Ink Ordinance ahead of 2027 deadline

The GIO, part of the German Consumer Goods Ordinance and linked to the Cosmetics Regulation

Regulatory
Regulatory | 16 January 2026

EU imposes anti-dumping duty on barium carbonate imports from China and India

These new EU anti-dumping duties are protectionism against Indian and Chinese chemical imports

Regulatory
Regulatory | 16 January 2026

House Legislation seeks to strengthen US chemical regulation

Congress is leading by moving legislation to provide durable improvements to ensure U.S. manufacturing remains competitive

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 January 2026

EPA cracks down on unregistered pesticides in Texas stores

With few exceptions, all pesticides sold in the US must be registered to ensure they work as intended and do not pose risks to people, wildlife, or the environment when used as directed

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 January 2026

EPA moves to regulate five widely used phthalates

All five chemicals pose unreasonable risks to workers and to the environment,

Regulatory
Regulatory | 11 January 2026

India extends anti-dumping duty on n-butanol till July 12, 2026

The extension has been issued by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India

Policy
Policy | 06 April 2026

India moves to calm nerves as Gulf crisis ripples across fuel, fertilizer & shipping

Officials warned of mounting pressure from the Gulf region—critical to India’s energy and fertilizer lifelines—but insisted contingency systems are fully activated and holding.

Policy
Policy | 01 April 2026

EU Commission unveils new guidelines to overhaul packaging rules

The move comes amid rising concerns over packaging waste

Policy
Policy | 26 March 2026

India accelerates rare earth and lithium exploration, says Dr. Jitendra Singh

Domestic production capacity of rare earth permanent magnet to reach 5,000 tonnes by 2030

Policy
Policy | 16 March 2026

ACC applauds STB move to break rail monopolies, boost competition

The STB’s regulatory rollback supports President Trump’s push to bring manufacturing back home

Policy
Policy | 09 March 2026

India notifies green ammonia and green methanol standards to accelerate hydrogen mission

The notification also clarifies the permitted sources of carbon dioxide used in methanol production

Policy
Policy | 07 March 2026

EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act could boost decarbonisation, but chemicals sector wants more

But industry leaders warn that key gaps remain — especially in measures designed to stimulate demand for low-carbon products

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