Regulatory | 26 February 2026
EU Committee backs Ethanol in disinfectants, leaves cancer risks unclear
The committee cited gaps in data and limitations in existing studies
The committee cited gaps in data and limitations in existing studies
Monoisopropylamine is an important chemical intermediate used in various industrial applications, including the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals
Battelle and two other companies will compete for call orders with a combined ceiling of $44 million to identify potential endocrine disruptors and evaluate hazards, exposures, and health risks
This decision has immediate and significant implications for the Indian chemical industry, which had been heavily impacted by these duties
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
The anti-dumping duties imposed range from 5.2% to 7.5% for Korea and from 10.9% to 21.7% for Taiwan
ECHA Forum’s pilot enforcement project found that 19 % of the checked hazardous mixtures were not notified to poison centres
The figures account for only a few of the thousands of PFAS compounds currently in circulation, suggesting the true costs could be far higher
The GIO, part of the German Consumer Goods Ordinance and linked to the Cosmetics Regulation
These new EU anti-dumping duties are protectionism against Indian and Chinese chemical imports
Congress is leading by moving legislation to provide durable improvements to ensure U.S. manufacturing remains competitive
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
All five chemicals pose unreasonable risks to workers and to the environment,
The extension has been issued by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India
EPA officials say the guidance is intended to strengthen environmental safeguards and improve consistency in how endangered species concerns are handled across pesticide reviews
The move is designed to contribute to the competitiveness of EU industry while incentivising their decarbonisation
Choline chloride is a versatile chemical used primarily as a feed additive for animals
The lawsuits seek damages totaling roughly €548 million and €402 million, tied to a European Commission sanction issued in July 2020
Allowing data exclusivity would create a strong monopoly beyond patents, delay introduction of generics, raise prices and hurt the farm economy and agrochemical exports
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
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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