On 24 April 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a public list of Confidential Business Information (CBI) claims under Toxic Substances Control Act set to expire between June 22 and July 31, 2026, with monthly updates planned.
- April 20, 2026
- April 17, 2026
The Government of Japan has officially revised the Specifications and Standards for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act.
- April 17, 2026
The authorities in France have issued an official order on April 17, 2026, renewing the suspension on the importation, introduction, and placing on the market of food supplements containing Garcinia cambogia Desr.
- April 17, 2026
On 1 April 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a call for comments and evidence to support the scientific evaluation of occupational exposure limits (OELs) for naphthalene. The substance is identified by EC Number 202-049-5 and CAS Number 91-20-3.
- April 17, 2026
On April 10, 2026, Japan Ministry of the Environment announced that the Cabinet approved a bill to partially amend the Act on Waste Disposal and Cleaning, with plans to submit it to the 221st session of the National Diet.
- April 17, 2026
European Commission (EC) adopted Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/78 in Jan 2026 under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, introducing new restrictions and prohibitions on certain cosmetic ingredients classified as hazardous.
- April 17, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has reaffirmed that strict regulatory controls remain in place for imported potatoes following public concerns over their safety.
- April 17, 2026
On 1 April 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a call for comments and evidence to support the development of occupational exposure limits (OELs) for selected bisphenols.
- April 17, 2026
On 20 April 2026, European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced an update to the OECD eChemPortal, incorporating its latest regulatory data. The update includes around 5,000 revised REACH registrations and the addition of 1,229 newly registered substances.
- April 16, 2026
On 24 April 2026 Ministry of the Environment announced the results of a public consultation on revisions related to the treatment of "knowledge on the composition and properties of chemical substances already obtained" and the partial amendment of test methods and judgment criteria used to determ