On May 27, 2026, Germany notified the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) of its intention to prepare a restriction proposal under Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) for bisphenols with endocrine-disrupting properties for the environment and their salts.
- May 27, 2026
- May 27, 2026
On May 27, 2026, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced the addition of the industrial chemical 1,3-Propanediamine, N-[3-(C11-14-isoalkyloxy)propyl] derivs., C13-rich, acetates (CAS No.
- May 27, 2026
On May 27, 2026, the California Environmental Working Group (EWG) announced that the State Assembly Approved Assembly Bill (AB) 1901, legislation that would require manufacturers of children’s diapers sold, distributed, or manufactured in California to fully disclose diaper ingredients on product
- May 27, 2026
The EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) assessed the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) isolated from Cannabis sativa L. for use as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.
- May 27, 2026
U.S. FDA published a scientific evaluation examining phthalates authorized for use as plasticizers to determine whether they should be considered chemically or pharmacologically related (CPR) substances for inclusion in a future cumulative risk assessment.
- May 27, 2026
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) protein powder is considered a Novel Food for both conventional foods and food supplements in the EU. A Novel Food authorization under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 would be required before marketing the ingredient in either category.
- May 27, 2026
On May 27th, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated 7+ chemical substances to its Registry of CLH intentions until outcome. Following are the chemical substances & their status is "Submitted": 1. Sodium perchlorate 2. Potassium perchlorate 3. Perchloric acid 4. Perchlorate 5.
- May 26, 2026
Australia has transitioned the issuance of export health certificates for edible meat and meat products to its new NEXDOC certification system, effective 15 June 2026.
- May 26, 2026
The European Commission has adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1118, refusing the authorization of a health claim that creatine contributes to the improvement of cognitive function.
- May 26, 2026
The EU Novel Food Catalogue has clarified the novel food status of various pomegranate (Punica granatum) ingredients, highlighting that regulatory requirements depend on the plant part used and the intended food application.