Regulatory
Regulatory | 18 July 2025

Clariant rejects LyondellBasell’s allegations related to ethylene purchase cartel

Clariant firmly rejects the allegation and will adamantly defend its position in the proceedings

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 July 2025

ICAR must test the effectiveness of biostimulants for farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

A complete review is essential to assess how useful they are to farmers and if they aren’t helpful, they must not be allowed to be sold

Regulatory
Regulatory | 04 July 2025

OPCW holds Asia Meeting in New Delhi

The 3 days Regional Meeting is expected to strengthen regional cooperation between Asian countries in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention

Regulatory
Regulatory | 04 July 2025

European Commission fines Alchem for participating in pharmaceutical cartel

The companies admitted taking part in the cartel in exchange for reduced fines but Alchem did not settle

Regulatory
Regulatory | 26 June 2025

ECHA adds three hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 250 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 May 2025

Impact of the UK-India FTA on Indian chemical industry

The UK-India FTA is poised to be a game-changer for India’s chemical industry, particularly organic chemicals, with projected export growth of 130% by 2027 and enhanced market access

Regulatory
Regulatory | 01 May 2025

Carbon tax is ‘killing manufacturing’ in UK, says INEOS Chairman Ratcliffe

A tax designed to reduce emissions is, in practice, killing manufacturing, making the UK more dependent on imports and is increasing emissions

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

Policy
Policy | 21 July 2026

EU ETS overhaul risks driving chemical industry out of Europe: Cefic

The plan could weaken industrial competitiveness without delivering the conditions needed for faster decarbonisation

Policy
Policy | 16 July 2026

Cabinet approves Semicon 2.0 with a total outlay of Rs. 127,500 Cr

Semicon 2.0 is aimed to holistically build the semiconductor ecosystem on six pillars

Policy
Policy | 09 July 2026

NATO launches multinational drive to secure critical defence materials and strengthen supply chains

The new High Visibility Project brings together 12 NATO Allies in a coordinated effort to strengthen the resilience of defence supply chains

Policy
Policy | 07 July 2026

EU chemical industry is in ‘closure phase’ as Chinese imports surge: INEOS Chairman

Ratcliffe said Europe’s chemical sector is already in a "closure phase," with almost 200 plants shutting down over the past five years

Policy
Policy | 29 June 2026

India lifts curbs on non-domestic packed LPG, restores supplies to pre-crisis levels

Centre of High Technology under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has been directed to issue organisation wise allocation of this enhanced C3/C4 stream for the petrochemical and other critical sectors

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

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