As of mid-2026, the regulatory landscape for biocidal products in Great Britain is undergoing significant shifts due to immediate amendments to the GB BPR.

The statutory instrument extending the UK REACH transitional registration deadlines has now been formally published as The REACH etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/849).

On 2 March 2026, the EU published Regulation (EU) 2026/405 on detergents and surfactants, the most significant overhaul of this framework in two decades.

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.