Regulatory
Regulatory | 26 May 2026

EU suspends fertiliser tariffs for one year to cut costs and reduce Russian dependency

The decision removes import duties on essential inputs such as urea and ammonia

Regulatory
Regulatory | 22 May 2026

Chemical industry to act fast on PFAS regulation or risk disruption: GPC and S&P Global

More than 10,000 substances are now estimated to fall under the PFAS category

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 May 2026

EU tightens water pollution rules in sweeping overhaul

As new contaminants added to monitoring lists

Regulatory
Regulatory | 22 April 2026

Ammonia body flags ‘urgent public-interest concern’ after Indian govt advisory on gas use

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

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

Policy
Policy | 23 May 2026

UK government launches £350 million push to shore up chemical industry

The move is designed to help firms modernise, cut emissions, transition away from gas, and remain competitive amid rising global pressure and energy costs

Policy
Policy | 22 May 2026

India’s specialty chemicals sector eyes global edge amid supply chain shocks: Chemicals Secretary Tejveer Singh

Policymakers, stakeholders call for faster capacity creation & innovation to reduce import reliance

Policy
Policy | 16 May 2026

India clears Rs. 37,500 crore coal gasification push to slash imports

Move to boost energy security & industry self-reliance

Policy
Policy | 01 May 2026

CCFI pushes back against data exclusivity citing blow to farmers

Move contradicts “Atmanirbhar Bharat” & “Make in India” goals

Policy
Policy | 30 April 2026

India targets $2 trillion exports by 2030–31

India’s export roadmap envisions a balanced $1 trillion each from merchandise and services exports

Policy
Policy | 29 April 2026

CropLife India’s submission on the Draft Pesticides Management Bill 2025

CropLife India has recommended a Regulatory Data Protection framework of about five years

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