Spotlight on Regulatory Updates
What You Need to Know
Colombia Publishes First National Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
Learn how Colombia’s Decree 1630/2021 regulates industrial chemicals through INSQUI registration, substance reporting, and GHS/OECD alignment. Understand manufacturer and importer obligations, upcoming 2025 deadlines, and how the Representante Exclusivo del Exterior (REE) protects foreign manufacturers’ confidential information.
Colombia’s Decree 1630/2021: Key Compliance Requirements for Industrial Chemicals
Learn how Colombia’s Decree 1630/2021 regulates industrial chemicals through INSQUI registration, substance reporting, and GHS/OECD alignment. Understand manufacturer and importer obligations, upcoming 2025 deadlines, and how the Representante Exclusivo del Exterior (REE) protects foreign manufacturers’ confidential information.
Australia Finalises IChEMS Controls for Six Chemical Groups
Australia’s DCCEEW has announced new IChEMS environmental controls for six chemical groups, with implementation starting in 2026. Learn what’s changing and how to stay compliant.
Japan Proposes Key Reforms to Chemical E-Notification System
Japan is overhauling its chemical e-notification system, allowing global access and introducing personal PINs. Key reforms begin July 2026, with paper options from 2029. Learn what this means for compliance.
Taiwan Finalises Updates to Chemical Registration Rules
On 8 August 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor updated its chemical substance registration regulations, aligning with MOENV to streamline processes and reduce duplication. Learn what this means for compliance.
Colombia’s Chemical Inventory Update Deadline Approaches
Companies manufacturing or importing chemicals in Colombia must update their INSQUI registrations by 30 September 2025 under Decree 1630. Learn what actions are required to stay compliant.
Brazil Advances Chemicals Law Implementation with Draft Regulation
Brazil’s Ministry of Environment has released a draft chemical regulation under Law 15.022 for informal stakeholder feedback. Learn what this means for companies importing or manufacturing chemicals in Brazil.
KKDIK Update: Türkiye Publishes Finalised Principles and Procedures
The Turkish Ministry has published the finalised Principles and Procedures for the KKDIK Regulation. Learn about the updated pre-registration deadline, Lead Registrant rules, and more effective from 2025–2026.
