Spotlight on Regulatory Updates
What You Need to Know
H2 Compliance Joins Product Stewardship Institute as Champion Partner to Advance Circular Economy Solutions
H2 Compliance joins the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) as a Champion Partner.
The EU’s New Detergents Framework: What Regulation (EU) 2026/405 Really Changes
DEFRA has added 26 substances to the UK REACH SVHC Registry of Intentions as the UK aligns more closely with the EU Candidate List. Learn what this means for compliance and upcoming consultation deadlines.
International Congress on Waste Management in Mexico City – Key Takeaways
Prepare for Mexico’s July 2026 EPR mandates. CGlobal recaps the International Congress on Waste Management, covering LGEC implementation and Gestión Circular filing.
UK REACH Update: The New Strategic Approach to SVHCs
DEFRA has added 26 substances to the UK REACH SVHC Registry of Intentions as the UK aligns more closely with the EU Candidate List. Learn what this means for compliance and upcoming consultation deadlines.
KKDIK 2026 Compliance Update: What the Latest Regulatory Developments Mean for Industry
Turkey’s MoEUCC has introduced an Individual Temporary Registration pathway under KKDIK and requires all substances to have a full or temporary registration by 30 September 2026. Learn what companies must do to maintain market access.
Ethanol – Current Biocidal Regulatory Status
The EU Biocidal Products Committee supports ethanol approval for disinfectants under the BPR, but regulatory uncertainty remains pending an EU Commission decision.
Pallet wrapping and straps exempt from 100% reuse requirement under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
The European Commission’s first PPWR Delegated Act exempts pallet wrapping and straps from the 100% reuse rule within Member States. Learn what changed and how businesses should prepare for the 2030 reuse targets.
The Dawn of Textile Circularity: California Appoints Landbell USA to Lead Nation’s First Textile EPR Program
CalRecycle selects Landbell USA as the official PRO for SB 707. Is your brand ready? Get the 2026 roadmap for California Textile EPR compliance and circularity.
Lighting the Way: Canada’s 2026 Mercury Lamp Phase-Out and What Businesses Need to Know
Stay compliant with Canada’s 2026 mercury lamp prohibitions. Learn about the LFL/CFL import ban, new New Brunswick EPR mandates, and how H2 streamlines your regulatory reporting.
ECHA Adds Two Substances to the Candidates List of SVHCs
On 4 February 2026, ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, adding n-Hexane and 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol. Learn about industry obligations, safety data, and compliance requirements.
China calls for 2025 activity reports on registered new chemicals
China’s SCC mandates companies handling priority registered new chemicals to submit 2025 activity reports by 30 April 2026, including production, import volumes, environmental releases, downstream use, and risk control measures.
Malaysia requires detailed hazardous substance reporting by 31 March
Malaysia’s DOSH requires manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemicals to submit detailed data via CIMS by 31 March 2026, improving chemical traceability, hazard communication, and workplace safety.