Regulatory | 12 May 2026
EU tightens water pollution rules in sweeping overhaul
As new contaminants added to monitoring lists
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
Monoisopropylamine is an important chemical intermediate used in various industrial applications, including the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty 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
This decision has immediate and significant implications for the Indian chemical industry, which had been heavily impacted by these duties
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
The anti-dumping duties imposed range from 5.2% to 7.5% for Korea and from 10.9% to 21.7% for Taiwan
ECHA Forum’s pilot enforcement project found that 19 % of the checked hazardous mixtures were not notified to poison centres
The figures account for only a few of the thousands of PFAS compounds currently in circulation, suggesting the true costs could be far higher
The GIO, part of the German Consumer Goods Ordinance and linked to the Cosmetics Regulation
These new EU anti-dumping duties are protectionism against Indian and Chinese chemical imports
Congress is leading by moving legislation to provide durable improvements to ensure U.S. manufacturing remains competitive
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
Move contradicts “Atmanirbhar Bharat” & “Make in India” goals
India’s export roadmap envisions a balanced $1 trillion each from merchandise and services exports
CropLife India has recommended a Regulatory Data Protection framework of about five years
Exclude data protection from Pesticides Management Bill 2025
It has called for structured evaluation processes, independent expert committees for molecule-level reviews, and legally embedded safeguards for sampling and testing procedures
The meeting addressed the ongoing West Asian crisis, with emphasis on enhancing sectoral resilience and developing alternative supply chains to mitigate external risks
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