Regulatory
Regulatory | 18 February 2026

AIAMA rolls out BIS certification, sets new quality benchmark for India’s Agarbathi sector

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

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 February 2026

EU slaps up to 21.7% anti-dumping tariffs on Korean and Taiwanese plastics in €1.4bn market crackdown

The anti-dumping duties imposed range from 5.2% to 7.5% for Korea and from 10.9% to 21.7% for Taiwan

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 February 2026

One in 5 hazardous mixtures not reported to Poison Centres, EU inspectors find

ECHA Forum’s pilot enforcement project found that 19 % of the checked hazardous mixtures were not notified to poison centres

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

Policy
Policy | 18 June 2026

EU strikes deal to overhaul chemicals, cosmetics and fertilisers rules

Negotiators also agreed revisions to the recently updated CLP Regulation

Policy
Policy | 03 June 2026

India poised to become global bio-economy powerhouse, says DCPC Secretary Tejveer Singh

The ultimate success of bio-pesticides also depends upon the development of robust formulation technologies that can enhance product stability, field efficacy, ease of application, and overall farmer acceptance

Policy
Policy | 23 May 2026

UK government launches £350 million push to shore up chemical industry

The move is designed to help firms modernise, cut emissions, transition away from gas, and remain competitive amid rising global pressure and energy costs

Policy
Policy | 22 May 2026

India’s specialty chemicals sector eyes global edge amid supply chain shocks: Chemicals Secretary Tejveer Singh

Policymakers, stakeholders call for faster capacity creation & innovation to reduce import reliance

Policy
Policy | 16 May 2026

India clears Rs. 37,500 crore coal gasification push to slash imports

Move to boost energy security & industry self-reliance

Policy
Policy | 01 May 2026

CCFI pushes back against data exclusivity citing blow to farmers

Move contradicts “Atmanirbhar Bharat” & “Make in India” goals

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