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Regulatory
Regulatory | 21 April 2025

AdvanSix files patent infringement lawsuit against Arxada group companies

The lawsuit centers around infringement activities related to AdvanSix’s proprietary EZ-BLOX, 2-pentanone oxime

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 April 2025

EU advances toy safety regulations to protect kids from toxic chemicals

The new Toy Safety Regulation will update the safety requirements that toys must meet to be marketed in the EU

Regulatory
Regulatory | 07 April 2025

Impact of reciprocal tariffs on India’s chemical sector is expected to be minimal: CareEdge

Jefferies flagged concerns over the newly imposed 27% tariff for Indian specialty chemical firms warning that short-term earnings could be negatively impacted

Regulatory
Regulatory | 07 April 2025

SOCMA statement on reciprocal tariffs and US manufacturing strategy

Many SOCMA members are now confronting significantly higher costs for the raw materials

Regulatory
Regulatory | 07 April 2025

Impact of reciprocal tariffs on Indian chemical industry

The 26% tariff raises the cost of Indian chemical exports to the US, potentially reducing demand for specialty chemicals and intermediates

Regulatory
Regulatory | 04 April 2025

CIB&RC passes verdict in favour of UPL on registration of herbicide ‘Pyroxasulfone’

The registration was granted to UPL by the Registration Committee after a through deliberation after hearing the argument from both side

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 March 2025

Cefic: Urgent need to step up enforcement of chemicals legislation for imported goods and online sales

The percentage of chemical non-compliances in products rose from 35 % in 2022 to 51 % in 2023

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 March 2025

ACC welcomes regulatory action to get chemical safety program back on track

This action by the Agency is absolutely necessary to address the serious flaws and shortcomings of the rule

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 March 2025

India imposes anti-dumping duty on imports of 'Insoluble Sulphur' from China and Japan

The said imposition of anti-dumping duty shall come into effect after approval of relevant authorities

Regulatory
Regulatory | 09 March 2025

India imposes anti-dumping duty on Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid imported from China and Japan

This will help Bodal Chemicals to add Rs.50 to Rs.60 crore per annum in total turnover from FY 25 – 2026

Regulatory
Regulatory | 23 February 2025

Cefic publishes 10-Point action plan to simplify REACH

REACH has played a critical role in ensuring chemical safety in Europe

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 February 2025

Legal clarity needed to fix responsibility for adhering to the MRLs for pesticides & antibiotics: Nirmala Pathrawal, Executive Director, CCFI

The long pending crop grouping (first report came in 2015) for fixation of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of pesticides in agricultural crop is yet to be implemented

Regulatory
Regulatory | 08 January 2025

ECHA adds 40 hazardous chemicals to PIC regulation

From 1 March 2025, EU exporters are required to notify their intention to export 40 additional hazardous chemicals

Regulatory
Regulatory | 07 January 2025

Quality not just a measure, a way of life that drives innovation: Renewable Energy Minister Joshi

The cornerstone of the quality ecosystem is the implementation of the Quality Control Orders

Regulatory
Regulatory | 05 January 2025

EPA’s final TSCA risk evaluation for formaldehyde jeopardizes domestic production and critical American industries: ACC

American Chemistry Council (ACC) argues that EPA’s action is not based on the best available science

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 December 2024

AgroChem Summit 2024: Discussion on Rationalizing Registration Process, Data Protection, and IP & Patents for Crop Protection Products

Speakers are: Dr. Archana Sinha, Joint Director & Secretary, Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee, Govt. of India; S. Ganesan, Vice President – Policy Affairs, UPL Ltd.; Suresh P. J., Regulatory Policy & Scientific Engagement, Bayer CropScience Ltd.; Raju Kapoor, Director - Public & Industry Affairs, FMC India

Regulatory
Regulatory | 23 October 2024

European Food Safety Authority confirms safety of silica as food additive

Silica is a proven and highly effective anti-caking agent that has been used for decades

Regulatory
Regulatory | 11 October 2024

Privi Speciality Chemicals gets USFDA certificate for camphor product

The company can now expand its business horizon into the area of pharmaceutical applications in the USA

Regulatory
Regulatory | 09 October 2024

Regulators threaten to shut down INEOS PTA plant at Geel, Belgium on cobalt level

The EU cannot on the one hand claim to be supportive of industry whilst at the same time yielding to inexpert NGOs who will not be happy until we have deindustrialized the entire continent, says Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman, INEOS

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 September 2024

GPCB issues directive for closure of Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ankleshwar plant

GPCB has also asked to submit a bank guarantee of Rs. 2, 00,000 for compliance assurance at the time of revocation and has also ordered to deposit interim environment damage compensation amount

Policy
Policy | 18 November 2025

DOE announces $355 million to boost US critical mineral production & next-gen mining tech

This marks DOE’s first major investment in mining R&D in nearly four decades

Policy
Policy | 17 November 2025

No significant impact on Indian OMCs due to US sanctions on Russian crude: Fitch Ratings

Russian crude accounted about 33 per cent of India’s crude oil imports in January-August 2025

Policy
Policy | 15 November 2025

Adoption of circular manufacturing practices, recycling technologies must for competitive future of industry: Petrochemicals Secretary Verma

DCPC, FICCI and CIPET join hands for sustainable plastic waste management and industry collaboration

Policy
Policy | 10 November 2025

Embrace pragmatic policies and bold partnerships that drive jobs, growth: UAE Minister

At the opening of ADIPEC 2025, Al Jaber, also the CEO of ADNOC, declared that credibility, predictability, and trust, not ideology or showmanship, are the true drivers of progress in today’s energy sector

Policy
Policy | 25 October 2025

Europe is putting vital medicines at risk by allowing ‘carbon heavy’ imports from the Far East: INEOS

INEOS production of BDO in Germany, which produces a vital ingredient for antibiotics, statins and vitamin B6, is being crushed by a flood of carbon heavy imports and product dumping from the Far East

Policy
Policy | 17 October 2025

Chemical industry should aim for increasing India’s share in global exports, says Commerce Minister Goyal

He urged industry leaders to help simplify procedures, reduce compliance burdens, and decriminalize minor offenses

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