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 | 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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