The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has published Normative Instruction No. 435 (2 April 2026) under RDC No. 1,020/2026, establishing detailed regulatory requirements for silicones used in food contact materials, packaging, coatings, and equipment.
- April 2, 2026
- April 2, 2026
On April 27, 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated notification G/TBT/N/USA/2273 submitted by the United States, introducing proposed Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The measure is issued by the U.S.
- April 2, 2026
On April 14, 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated addendum G/TBT/N/USA/1742/Rev.2/Add.1 submitted by the United States, announcing the publication and entry into force of a final rule revising the reporting timeline under the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Rep
- April 2, 2026
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a nationwide recall of multiple cheese products across Canada due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful pathogen that can cause listeriosis.
- April 2, 2026
Chinas State Administration for Market Regulation has issued a draft Catalogue of Raw Materials for Health Foods: Lycopene on April 2, 2026, seeking public consultation as part of efforts to streamline and advance the registration and filing framework for health food products under the Food Safet
- April 2, 2026
On April 22, 2026, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare held the first meeting of the Expert Study Group on Chemical Substance Management for fiscal year 2026.
- April 2, 2026
Brazils National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has officially published Normative Instruction (IN) No. 431 dated April 1, 2026, introducing significant amendments to the countrys core regulatory framework governing food supplements.
- April 2, 2026
On April 23, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency will host an online workshop presenting the results of a pilot project conducted by its Enforcement Forum on the enforcement of notifications to poison centres.
- WTO Notification: US EPA Publishes Draft Risk Evaluations for HHCB and Phthalic Anhydride Under TSCAApril 1, 2026
On April 15, 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated notification G/TBT/N/USA/2271 submitted by the United States, announcing the availability of draft risk evaluations for 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran (HHCB) and phthalic anhydride under the T
- April 1, 2026
On April 27, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced the review results for applications under the 7th batch of simplified registration certificates for environmental management of new chemical substances.