Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 October 2026

EU Parliament nod to tougher chemical safety rules to protect workers

The revised legislation introduces stricter exposure limits for chemicals used in battery manufacturing, steel and aluminium production, and the chemical and textile industries

Regulatory
Regulatory | 11 October 2026

India launches anti-dumping investigation Into Caprolactam imports from China, Russia, Thailand, and US

Caprolactam is a vital chemical compound predominantly used as a key raw material to produce Nylon-6

Regulatory
Regulatory | 09 October 2026

INEOS urges EU to move faster as chemical imports surge

In 2025, €34.1 billion of organic chemicals were imported from Chin

Regulatory
Regulatory | 01 October 2026

INEOS urges faster EU action as PVC imports surge

The company says the investigation comes as PVC imports have doubled in just 12 months

Regulatory
Regulatory | 01 October 2026

Briefs: Anti-dumping duty

DGTR recommends five-year dumping duty on HFC blends from China

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

Policy
Policy | 13 October 2026

India-UK trade deal must deliver real business gains, jobs & investment, Ministers say

The UK's research and development capabilities, combined with India's engineering talent, digital market and ability to deploy technologies at scale, offered significant scope for collaboration

Policy
Policy | 12 October 2026

G20 trade ministers target global overcapacity, warn of threats to jobs and industries

The statement names five key sectors of concern: automobiles and electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, chemicals, foundational semiconductors and solar panels

Policy
Policy | 10 October 2026

Europe’s Critical Chemicals Alliance faces crucial test as calls grow for urgent action

The Alliance’s General Assembly today highlighted the work delivered so far on one of Europe’s most complex industrial challenges

Policy
Policy | 06 October 2026

India targets global dominance in tech, battery, and specialty chemicals by 2040, says Jr Chemicals & Fertilizers Minister Patel

BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme must evolve from infra project to innovation catalyst

Policy
Policy | 06 October 2026

Data exclusivity to hit ‘Make in India’ and agro-exports, warns CCFI

When data protection of 5 years is subsequently granted for these molecules, the total exclusivity period extends to approximately 35-36 years

Policy
Policy | 06 October 2026

Crop Care Federation of India demands faster approvals and global ties to boost R&D

Thakur urged the farming community and industry stakeholders to embrace a modern, digitalized approach to agriculture

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