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

Regulatory
Regulatory | 05 January 2026

EPA tightens endangered species safeguards for antimicrobial pesticides

EPA officials say the guidance is intended to strengthen environmental safeguards and improve consistency in how endangered species concerns are handled across pesticide reviews

Regulatory
Regulatory | 30 December 2025

EU expands carbon leakage protections for industry amid rising emission costs

The move is designed to contribute to the competitiveness of EU industry while incentivising their decarbonisation

Regulatory
Regulatory | 23 December 2025

EU slaps high anti-dumping duties on Chinese choline chloride imports

Choline chloride is a versatile chemical used primarily as a feed additive for animals

Regulatory
Regulatory | 23 December 2025

Clariant faces multi-million-Euro competition claims, vows strong defense

The lawsuits seek damages totaling roughly €548 million and €402 million, tied to a European Commission sanction issued in July 2020

Regulatory
Regulatory | 23 December 2025

CCFI warns against granting data exclusivity for agrochemicals

Allowing data exclusivity would create a strong monopoly beyond patents, delay introduction of generics, raise prices and hurt the farm economy and agrochemical exports

Regulatory
Regulatory | 07 December 2025

EU moves to end Russian gas imports

LNG imports will end by 31 December 2026, pipeline gas by 30 September 2027, with a possible extension to 31 October 2027 if storage targets are not met

Regulatory
Regulatory | 05 December 2025

Black Rose Industries' Jhagadia plant faces GPCB closure order

The GPCB also mandated a Rs. 3.5 lakh bank guarantee and future compensation payments

Regulatory
Regulatory | 03 December 2025

EPA finalizes rollback of oil & gas compliance deadlines

The move is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of oil and gas facilities nationwide

Regulatory
Regulatory | 03 December 2025

AgroChem Summit 2025: Decoding the missing link in India’s innovation story

Experts call for equipping scientists, reforming processes, and building a holistic IPR framework for a stronger agrochemical ecosystem

Regulatory
Regulatory | 25 November 2025

India imposes anti-dumping duty on import of Liquid Epoxy Resins from China PR, Korea RP, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and Thailand

The Ministry of Finance imposed ADD in the range of US$ 37 to US$ 483 per MT

Regulatory
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

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 November 2025

AgroChem Summit 2025: Session on navigating the changing landscape of patents and IPR

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

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 November 2025

EPA moves to ease PFAS reporting burden on businesses

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

Policy
Policy | 02 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: Rs. 10,000 crore Biopharma Shakti to take India beyond conventional pharma into next industrial phase, says Dr. Jitendra Singh

Nuclear import duty exemptions aligned with SHANTI Act reforms to boost potential investors

Policy
Policy | 02 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: New era for pharma sector, says J. P. Nadda

Budget reflects the Government’s strong commitment to a developed and self-reliant India, says Anupriya Patel

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: Government to support states in developing three new dedicated chemical parks

This marks the first time direct budgetary support has been provided for dedicated chemical park infrastructure

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: Capital goods for Li-ion and sodium antimonate exempted from BCD

The list of exempted items now includes 35 additional capital goods specifically for EV battery manufacturing

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: CropLife India welcomes ‘Bharat Vistaar’

Integrating Agri Stack’s digital farmer records with ICAR’s validated package of practices can support more precise, need-based decisions at the field level

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: Chemical industry hails growth-oriented policies and new dedicated parks

The government announced a scheme to support states in establishing three dedicated Chemical Parks using a cluster-based "plug-and-play" model

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