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

Regulatory
Regulatory | 11 November 2025

INEOS file 10 anti-dumping cases to curb cheap plastic imports to EU

Imports of chemicals from China surged by 8.3% in the first half of 2025, says CEFIC

Regulatory
Regulatory | 08 September 2025

PMFAI urges government action on US tariff shock

The PMFAI also argues that the tariff hike on pesticides imports in USA is not only a trade issue but also a pharmaceutical, public health and food security challenge

Regulatory
Regulatory | 29 August 2025

Stay on proposed ban on 12 molecules in Punjab recommended on basmati for pest control: CCFI

CCFI clarifies that the High Court's stay applies to the ban notification

Policy
Policy | 12 September 2026

ACC maintains strong opposition to UP-NS merger

ACC understands that BNSF railroad also opposes the merger but has identified potential conditions to partially offset the harm if the merger is allowed to proceed

Policy
Policy | 12 September 2026

Maharashtra readies dedicated chemical policy, eyes 5,000-acre chemical parks

The state is also planning a Rs 1,000-crore Maharashtra Industries and Investment Fund to back research and development, technology readiness and innovation

Policy
Policy | 09 September 2026

India bets on deep-sea mining to secure critical minerals

The push comes as demand for critical minerals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese accelerates

Policy
Policy | 31 August 2026

Canada hits back at U.S. tariffs with dollar-for-dollar countermeasures

The move follows the U.S. decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods

Policy
Policy | 25 August 2026

Chemical Minister Nadda outlines blueprint to transform India into global chemical and innovation hub

Government and industry representatives deliberate on roadmap for India’s US$ 1 trillion chemicals economy by 2040

Policy
Policy | 20 August 2026

Coal Gasification Conference: Bridging the gap from policy support to bankable projects

Speakers are: Padam Shri Prof. G. D. Yadav, Former Vice Chancellor, ICT Mumbai; Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India; Amrit Lal Meena, Former Coal Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India; Balasaheb Darade, Founder, New Era Cleantech; Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, TKIL Industries Pvt. Ltd.; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News

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