Regulatory | 14 July 2026
AkzoNobel assesses impact after Russia places subsidiaries under temporary administration
Russia accounts for less than 2% of AkzoNobel’s revenue
Russia accounts for less than 2% of AkzoNobel’s revenue
For the first time, the rules establish a standardized methodology to calculate, verify, and report chemically recycled content in PET bottles
The revision introduces stricter and clearer occupational exposure limits for hazardous substances including cobalt and inorganic cobalt compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), 1,4-dioxane and isoprene
Chemours will spend more than $337 million on corrective measures, including an estimated $280 million to provide alternative drinking water to affected communities and approximately $60 million to bring its West Virginia facility
The agency says the goal is to reinforce the scientific foundation behind EU chemicals regulation while supporting safer innovation, circular economy goals, and environmental protection
Volumes are capped at 2024 MFN import levels plus an additional 20% of Russian and Belarusian import volumes from that year
The initiative strengthens the EU’s existing REACH chemicals framework and delivers on commitments under the Chemicals Action Plan presented in July 2025
Economic losses from dumped imports across 33 products currently stand at nearly Rs. 1.54 lakh crore and could surge to Rs. 2.70 lakh crore by 2030
The industry body argues that restricting pesticides does not address the underlying causes of distress in rural India
PMFAI also disputes the justification offered by multinational firms that regulatory data protection is necessary to encourage innovation
The decision removes import duties on essential inputs such as urea and ammonia
More than 10,000 substances are now estimated to fall under the PFAS category
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 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
The statement names five key sectors of concern: automobiles and electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, chemicals, foundational semiconductors and solar panels
The Alliance’s General Assembly today highlighted the work delivered so far on one of Europe’s most complex industrial challenges
BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme must evolve from infra project to innovation catalyst
When data protection of 5 years is subsequently granted for these molecules, the total exclusivity period extends to approximately 35-36 years
Thakur urged the farming community and industry stakeholders to embrace a modern, digitalized approach to agriculture
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