Consumer Industry News

On 8 May 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated its Harmonised Classification and Labelling (CLH) consultations webpage under the European Union Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, inviting interested parties to submit scientific comments and supporting informati

Following the implementation of Indonesia's Minister of Industry Regulation No. 20 of 2025, effective 4 May 2026, powdered vegetable creamers are subject to mandatory Indonesian National Standard (SNI) compliance and enhanced registration requirements.

On May 4, 2026, the European Commission, through its Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, announced the publication of a preliminary opinion by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) on the safety of acetophenone.

On 1 May 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will regulate 15 industrial and commercial uses of 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCA, also known as ethylene dichloride or EDC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to protect American workers.

On 1 May 2026, California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) published producer guidance regarding compliance obligations under California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act.

On May 7, 2026, the Ministry of Labor published a draft amendment to certain provisions of the “Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals,” including revisions to Appendix 1 of Article 5 and Appendices 3 and 4 of Article 12.

On May 1, 2026, CalRecycle announced the approval of landmark regulations under California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54), marking a major step toward reducing plastic waste and advancing a circular economy.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), included in the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda a proposed rulemaking initiative on the disclosure of fragrance allergens in cosmetic labeling.

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On April 13, 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated notification G/TBT/N/CHN/2247 submitted by China, introducing a draft national standard titled "Instructions for Use of Consumer Interest - Part 3: General Labelling for Cosmetics." The standard is issued by the State Administration