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 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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