The manufacturing workforce is changing. An ageing workforce, retirements, and shifting career patterns are reshaping who holds critical knowledge. And for businesses operating in regulated chemical markets, the consequences extend well beyond headcount.

TSCA implementation challenges are raising questions about the future of US chemical regulation. Could a REACH-like approach offer a better path forward?

Switzerland's mandatory notification regime for hazardous mixtures came into full effect on 1 January 2026.

Peru has formally introduced a new national chemicals management framework through Supreme Decree No. 005-2026-MINAM, establishing a REACH-like system for the notification, classification, and reporting of chemical substances placed on the Peruvian market.

The closure of the latest UK REACH consultation marks another important step in the evolution of the post-Brexit chemicals regime, but for many businesses, the significance is less about the consultation itself and more about what it signals operationally.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large and complex group of chemicals. There isn’t one single agreed list from authorities, and definitions can vary depending on where you operate or what rules apply.

As of May 2026, the industry is now within nine months of the Ukraine REACH pre-registration deadline on 26 January 2027. The window for early-stage planning has closed, and the focus is now on preparing submissions and execution.

ECHA has published the results of a pilot enforcement project on poison centre notification compliance.

The Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has issued a significant announcement regarding the implementation of the KKDIK (Türkiye REACH) Regulation.

Learn how SDS authoring can strengthen business resilience by improving accuracy, governance, and cross-market compliance with support from Yordas Group.

Slow or uncertain responses with updated Safety Data Sheets create friction in sales, delays in distribution, and unnecessary escalation across customers and supply chains.

The European Commission has introduced new hazard classes into the CLP Regulation. Learn more.