Regulatory
Regulatory | 09 November 2023

US Court rules EPA banning use of insecticide Chlorpyrifos arbitrary

US Farmers groups applauds Court ruling defending science-based regulations

Regulatory
Regulatory | 28 September 2023

Perstorp offers high performance TMPTA alternatives

Perstorp immediately initiated work to find safe alternative materials

Regulatory
Regulatory | 19 July 2023

Chemours and Honeywell join hands with Greek authorities to stop illegal refrigerant imports

Ongoing efforts are critical to achieving global goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring supply chain integrity and supporting strong economies

Regulatory
Regulatory | 22 June 2023

DGFT issues import policy notification for newly created HS codes for pesticides

ITC (HS) 2022, (Schedule-I) Import Policy is amended in sync with the Finance Act, 2023 and Foreign Trade Policy, 2023

Regulatory
Regulatory | 05 May 2023

Tamilnadu Petroproducts gets India's First BIS certification under IS 12795: 2020 for high-quality LAB Production

The production of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) requires compulsory compliance to IS 12795: 2020 stipulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Regulatory
Regulatory | 03 April 2023

Creating policy and regulatory frameworks could accelerate the green hydrogen ecosystem: B. S. Bhalla

At present about 100 MTs of hydrogen is produced globally, and 98% of that comes from fossil fuels

Regulatory
Regulatory | 31 March 2023

Qatar builds Asia’s capacity in chemical safety and security management

Seminar contributes to addressing emerging threats and increasing safety and preparedness in chemical industry

Regulatory
Regulatory | 21 March 2023

2.32 million tons of plastic packaging covered under EPR for 2022-23

Presently, a total of 6186 of Producers, Importers and Brand Owners have been registered on the Centralized Online Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal on Plastic Packaging.

Regulatory
Regulatory | 15 March 2023

Asian Member States build advanced chemical safety and security skills

Implementing a chemical safety and security strategy minimises the risk of chemical accidents

Regulatory
Regulatory | 08 March 2023

Authorities and ECHA push for compliance with REACH authorisation duties

In 3 % of inspections, instances were uncovered where companies used or marketed substances without obtaining or applying for an authorisation or being covered by an applicable exemption.

Regulatory
Regulatory | 21 February 2023

AgroChem Summit 2023: Experts to discuss overhauling of regulatory ecosystem

Speakers are: Natubhai Meghjibhai Patel, MD, Meghmani Organics; S. K. Chaudhary, Founder & Director, Safex Group; Abhishek Aggarwal, President & COO, Bharat Rasayan & BR Agrotech; Dr. K. C. Ravi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Syngenta India; Dr. Brijesh Tripathi, Deputy Director – Chemistry, CIB&RC, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare; Vijay Jha, DGM – Regulatory Affairs, Rallis India; and Dr. Samir P. Dave, Secretary, PMFAI

Regulatory
Regulatory | 15 January 2023

ECHA receives PFASs restriction proposal under REACH from five EU nations

The national authorities of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have submitted a proposal to ECHA to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) under REACH

Regulatory
Regulatory | 27 December 2022

OPCW and IICT conducts skill training program in chemical analysis in developing countries

Course prepares chemists from developing countries to analyse chemicals of concern related to the national implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention

Regulatory
Regulatory | 24 November 2022

ICC Sustainability Conclave 2022: Product stewardship is a journey beyond regulatory compliance

Chemical industry experts not in favor of stringent regulatory actions but instead bat for self regulation

Regulatory
Regulatory | 05 October 2022

OPCW and IICT enhance analytical skills of chemists from developing countries

Course strengthens national capacities for analysis of chemicals relevant to Chemical Weapons Convention

Regulatory
Regulatory | 23 September 2022

Perstorp announces toxicity targets to safeguard health and environment

No chemicals of concern should reach the consumer or professional market; and newly developed products should be safe and sustainable by design

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 August 2022

NextGen Summit 2022: Govt must accommodate industry’s concerns in draft India REACH

Stakeholders hopeful about rolling out of 6th draft of India’s chemical regulations by end of 2022

Policy
Policy | 26 February 2026

FM Sitharaman launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0

NMP 2.0 estimates monetisation potential of Rs. 16.72 lakh crore

Policy
Policy | 23 February 2026

Cefic, Fertilizers Europe, and Plastics Europe demand immediate release of Industrial Accelerator Act

The Industrial Accelerator Act is deeply needed: it is a crucial signal that the Commission intends to act now

Policy
Policy | 21 February 2026

India moves to break critical mineral dependence, eyes global leadership

India is positioning itself as an attractive destination in the global critical minerals landscape to secure its strategic and economic future

Policy
Policy | 19 February 2026

Agrochem body CCFI urges government to refine Pesticide Management Bill 2025 with key recommendations

The Federation contends that current regulations unfairly prohibit the export and distribution of products banned domestically

Policy
Policy | 16 February 2026

Europe must act now to save chemical industry from "Unsurvivable" market pressures: Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Since the first Antwerp meeting in February 2024: 101 sites have closed, 25Mt of chemical capacity has gone; 75,000 jobs have been lost and €70bn wiped from Europe’s asset base.

Policy
Policy | 12 February 2026

DCPC to launch Chemical Parks scheme via competitive bidding among states, says JS (Chemicals) Aron

DCPC is strategizing the best path forward for CCUS

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