Spotlight on Regulatory Updates
What You Need to Know
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.
Vietnam issues new decrees and circulars to implement updated Chemicals Law
Vietnam has released new decrees and circulars to implement its updated Chemicals Law 2026, providing guidance on chemical listings, safety, hazardous substances, and import/export licensing for a modernized regulatory framework.
Mexico’s General Law on Circular Economy: Key Takeaways for 2026
Mexico’s General Law on Circular Economy (LGEC) is now in effect. Learn how the 2026 EPR framework impacts manufacturers and importers, and how to secure your compliance strategy.
Are Your Mixtures Properly Notified to Poison Centres?
Ensure your hazardous mixtures comply with EU Poison Centre Notification (PCN) rules. Avoid missing UFIs, SDS mismatches, and regulatory penalties. Get expert CLP compliance support today.
The Valentine’s Hangover: A Floral Industry Case Study on Rising EPR Costs
Read our latest case study on NorthLeaf Florals to see how shifting to compliant materials reduced their annual EPR obligations by over $240k.
Navigating the Microplastic Reporting Requirement – What companies need to know.
Learn how to comply with the EU REACH microplastic reporting requirement under Annex XVII Entry 78, including who must report, what data is required, deadlines, and how to submit to ECHA.
How Vogue de Versailles Navigated North America’s Textile EPR Surge
The July registration deadline for California’s Textile EPR is looming. See how we help brands master SB 707 requirements and avoid costly market blacklisting.
Policy Alert: Yukon Pauses EPR Expansion for Hazardous and Special Waste
The Government of Yukon has paused the EPR expansion for hazardous and special waste until August 2026. Discover which products are affected and how CGlobal helps producers navigate these changing compliance timelines.
OSHA Extends Key HCS 2024 Compliance Dates by 4 Months
OSHA has extended Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2024) compliance deadlines by four months. Learn the new SDS, labeling, and training dates through 2028.