Regulatory | 21 November 2025
EU moves to tighten controls on four high-risk chemicals, including melamine
Melamine’s inclusion follows extensive industry consultation throughout 2024
Melamine’s inclusion follows extensive industry consultation throughout 2024
Speakers for the session are: Dr. Subhash Chand, Secretary, CIBR&C; Kuldeep Singh, CMD, HIL; S. Ganesan, Vice President – Policy Affairs, UPL; Dr. Kalyan Goswami, Director General, Agro Chem Federation of India (ACFI); Hari Subramaniam, Founding & Managing Partner, Subramaniam & Associates; and Raju Kapoor, Director - Public & Industry Affairs, FMC India
The proposal comes after widespread criticism of a 2023 Biden-era regulation that required manufacturers and importers of PFAS between 2011 and 2022 to submit detailed data on exposure, environmental, and health effects
Imports of chemicals from China surged by 8.3% in the first half of 2025, says CEFIC
The PMFAI also argues that the tariff hike on pesticides imports in USA is not only a trade issue but also a pharmaceutical, public health and food security challenge
CCFI clarifies that the High Court's stay applies to the ban notification
India has extended anti-dumping duty on Toluene Di-isocyanate (TDI) imports from the EU and Saudi Arabia until March 1, 2026
Speakers are: Anant Pant, Director Supply Chain - India, Middle East and Africa, The Lubrizol Corporation; Sanjiva Kumar Rayavarapu, Head - Supply Chain, Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals); Shanker Kuppuswamy, Former CEO, Nicer Globe; Pradeep Nair, Head - Logistics & Exim, Huntsman Solutions India; and Abhishek P. Rao, Founder, CSRLSC & Advisor to Chairman, RSA Global
This measure aims to stabilize PVC resin prices, normalize channel inventory, and encourage distributor restocking
CCFI sought quashing of the impugned Notification as a blatant abuse of statutory powers
The preliminary investigation indicates that ADNOC and Covestro may receive foreign subsidies distorting the EU internal market
These QCOs, originally issued in August 2019, mandated that manufacturers and importers of these chemicals obtain Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification to sell their products in the Indian marke
The European Union's grounds for imposing sanctions are completely far-fetched and false in content
Clariant firmly rejects the allegation and will adamantly defend its position in the proceedings
A complete review is essential to assess how useful they are to farmers and if they aren’t helpful, they must not be allowed to be sold
The 3 days Regional Meeting is expected to strengthen regional cooperation between Asian countries in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
The companies admitted taking part in the cartel in exchange for reduced fines but Alchem did not settle
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 250 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment
The UK-India FTA is poised to be a game-changer for India’s chemical industry, particularly organic chemicals, with projected export growth of 130% by 2027 and enhanced market access
A tax designed to reduce emissions is, in practice, killing manufacturing, making the UK more dependent on imports and is increasing emissions
This marks DOE’s first major investment in mining R&D in nearly four decades
Russian crude accounted about 33 per cent of India’s crude oil imports in January-August 2025
DCPC, FICCI and CIPET join hands for sustainable plastic waste management and industry collaboration
At the opening of ADIPEC 2025, Al Jaber, also the CEO of ADNOC, declared that credibility, predictability, and trust, not ideology or showmanship, are the true drivers of progress in today’s energy sector
INEOS production of BDO in Germany, which produces a vital ingredient for antibiotics, statins and vitamin B6, is being crushed by a flood of carbon heavy imports and product dumping from the Far East
He urged industry leaders to help simplify procedures, reduce compliance burdens, and decriminalize minor offenses
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