United States: Chemicals

Connecticut will require manufacturers to notify state regulators and label consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals starting July 1, 2026.

The EPA is rolling out a new pesticide application submission service within its MyPeST platform, replacing the existing Pesticide Submission Portal by July 2026.

orway nominated decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) and its related substance for listing under the Stockholm Convention. The European Union (EU) nominated bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (TBPH).

New Jersey's Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act prohibits intentionally added PFAS in consumer products like cosmetics, carpets, and food packaging starting January 2028, while imposing strict labeling requirements for cookware manufacturers. The legislation establishes comprehensive enforcement mechanisms with civil penalties up to $25,000 per day and mandates state-level source reduction programs and environmental monitoring.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the past two months has undertaken an extraordinary level of activity in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulation and technical guidance.

As reported in our March 5, 2026, blog item, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is undertaking a factfinding investigation to examine Chinese state support...

The Sound Science Act (S. 4397), introduced by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) on April 27, 2026, would strengthen the science used for risk reviews and improve interagency coordination for chemicals regulated...

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will host a webinar on May 7, 2026, presenting the Risk Assessment Committee's final opinion and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee's draft opinion on the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The session will cover hazards, emissions, risks, alternatives, and socio-economic impacts, with a live Q&A period for stakeholders to engage with ECHA experts on this significant regulatory development.

The EPA has released its first public list of Confidential Business Information claims under TSCA that are set to expire between June and July 2026, marking a significant shift in chemical information transparency. Companies have just 30 days before expiration to request extensions through EPA's new CDX tool, or risk having their proprietary information disclosed to the public.