On January 29, 2026, Philippines notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) and circulated a draft Department Administrative Order (DAO) proposing a prohibition on the importation and manufacture of vape open pods and e-liquids.
- January 29, 2026
- January 28, 2026
On 28 January 2026, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under Ministry of Labor, Taiwan, announced requirements pursuant to Article 12 of the Regulations Governing the Designation and Operation of Priority Controlled Chemicals.
- January 26, 2026
On 26 January 2026 Korea Cosmetic Association has produced and released the “Guidelines for the Mandatory Labelling of Cosmetics in Korea and 10 Major Countries (2025)” for the convenience of its member companies. The guidelines cover mandatory labelling requirements for cosmetics in: 1.
- January 22, 2026
On 22 January 2026 Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), UK publish "Making green claims: Getting it right, across the supply chain", which is a short explainer and supplementary guidance to the CMAs existing Green Claims Code (originally from 2021).
- January 20, 2026
On January 20, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) convened a virtual meeting of the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) to evaluate modified risk tobacco product (MRTP).
- January 19, 2026
On January 19, 2026, the Australian Government launched a new phase of its national Give Up for Good campaign to support Australians in quitting both smoking and vaping.
- January 16, 2026
Israel Notifies WTO of draft amendment to the Law Prohibiting Advertising and Restricting the Marketing of Tobacco and Smoking Products.
- January 16, 2026
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a thematic note on sustainability-related claims in ESG strategies to support clear, fair, and non-misleading communication by market participants.
- January 14, 2026
On 14 January 2026 (prefiled) House of Representatives, State of Hawaii (Hawaii State Legislature), as the introducing chamber for House Bill (HB) 1512 in the 2026 Regular Session.
- January 14, 2026
BASF announced its participation in PlastIndia 2026, scheduled for February 510, 2026 in New Delhi, under the banner of #OurPlasticsJourney, spotlighting sustainable and innovative materials and technologies.