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A close-up view of a wool sweater and denim jeans laid on a white workshop table next to a tablet. The tablet displays a professional infographic guide titled 'FRANCE: REFASHION TEXTILE GUIDANCE: ECO-MODULATION PENALTY (EM ICP/EM5)'. The guide shows diagrams for 'CALCULATING DURABILITY SCORE 'D'' using icons and a bar chart demonstrating increasing penalties.
EPR

France: Refashion Publishes Guidance on New Textile Eco-modulation Penalty

Refashion publishes guidance on France's new textile eco-modulation penalty (EM ICP/EM5). Learn how to calculate the durability score 'D' for products placed on the market from Oct 22, 2026. H2 Compliance can help.
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EPR

Indonesia: Draft Regulation Proposes Mandatory Packaging EPR

Indonesia has proposed a mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation for packaging. Discover compliance requirements, affected sectors, and key implementation dates.
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Graphic illustrating EFSA’s 2026 guidance on bisphenol safety in food-contact materials, featuring the European Union flag, plastic food containers, and a reusable bottle. The image highlights updated safety assessment requirements for BPA alternatives and other bisphenols used in food packaging and materials.
Other EU Updates

Beyond BPA-free: EFSA Raises the Evidence Bar for Food-Contact Materials

Explore EFSA’s 2026 guidance on BPA alternatives, including new toxicological data requirements for bisphenols in food-contact materials.
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Laboratory researchers use a pipette and cell culture plate in a chemical safety testing environment, with a laboratory mouse visible in a cage and a screen highlighting EPA’s goal of ending mammalian animal testing by 2035. The image represents the shift toward human-relevant, non-animal testing methods and innovative approaches to chemical safety assessment.
US TSCA

Rethinking Chemical Safety: EPA Advances Alternatives to Animal Testing

Explore how the landmark methylene chloride ruling could reshape TSCA chemical compliance, EPA risk assessments, workplace protections, and business obligations.
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A judge’s gavel rests in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building, illustrating the Fifth Circuit’s landmark decision vacating the EPA’s methylene chloride rule and requiring risk evaluations to consider specific conditions of use, personal protective equipment, real-world workplace conditions, economic impacts, and regulatory alternatives.
US TSCA

Beyond Methylene Chloride: What a Landmark TSCA Ruling Means for Chemical Compliance

Explore how the landmark methylene chloride ruling could reshape TSCA chemical compliance, EPA risk assessments, workplace protections, and business obligations.
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ECHA dossier evaluation status
ECHA/REACH-IT/IUCLID

Dossier & Substance Evaluation Monitoring

Learn what ECHA dossier evaluation statuses mean, from assessment through conclusion, and understand the potential impact on REACH registrations.
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Other EU Updates

EU Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation: Preparing for 2027 Export Notifications

EU PIC chemical lists updated on 1 October 2026. Exporters should review notification, explicit consent, reporting and export control requirements.
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REACH registration dossier review and chemical compliance maintenance to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance with ECHA requirements.
EU REACH

Why REACH Dossier Updates Are Essential for Ongoing Compliance

Discover why REACH dossier updates are essential for ongoing compliance. Learn how H2’s compliance maintenance programme helps identify gaps, manage risks, and protect EU market access.
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Brazil’s chemical substances regulatory framework under Law No. 15.022/2024 and the upcoming National Inventory of Chemical Substances.
Rest of World

Prepare for Brazil Chemical Registrations

Learn how Brazil’s Law No. 15.022/2024 will affect chemical registration, risk assessment, the National Inventory, and foreign manufacturers.
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ECHA’s expanded role under the EU RoHS amendment, covering exemption assessments and the evaluation of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Other EU Updates

EU RoHS Amendment Effective in 2026: ECHA Takes on a Greater Role

Discover how the 2026 EU RoHS amendment expands ECHA’s role in exemption assessments, hazardous substance reviews and future RoHS requirements.
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UK REACH Article 26 inquiry and NRES registration process for chemical regulatory compliance in Great Britain.
UK REACH (& Brexit)

The UK Roadmap – Article 26 Inquiries and NRES Registrations

Learn when UK REACH registration is required, what an Article 26 inquiry involves, and how NRES registration can simplify compliance for eligible companies.
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PPWR business basics
Webinars

PPWR: The Business Basics

Join H2 Compliance for an introduction to the EU PPWR, including its scope, key packaging requirements, EPR obligations, and how businesses can prepare.
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