The Ecological Environment Code of the People 's Republic of China — a landmark legislation set to take effect on 15 August 2026 — fundamentally reshapes the regulatory landscape for the Administrative Measures on New Chemical Substances (China REACH). It establishes clear legal foundations for implementation and enforcement, defines precise responsibilities across the supply chain (including producers, importers, and downstream users), and significantly strengthens penalties for non-compliance. To assist industry stakeholders in fully comprehending and preparing for these transformative changes, CIRS Group is launching a dedicated webinar series.

This session will summarize the latest KKDIK developments, including key obligations for manufacturers and importers, practical strategies for temporary versus full registration, and recommended next steps to maintain market access. It will be especially valuable for companies exporting chemicals to Turkey and regulatory professionals managing global REACH-like compliance programs.

On March 27, 2026, South Korea's National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) issued Notice No. 2026-5, revising the Designation of Acute Human Hazardous Substances, Chronic Human Hazardous Substances, and Ecological Hazardous Substances under the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH) and its Enforcement Decree. The previous revision was completed on 7 August 2025.

On March 19, 2026, the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate published Bill S.4153 - the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026.

Three committees of the European Parliament voted in favor of a proposal to introduce the concept of Small-Medium Companies (SMCs) and extend the current exemptions applicable to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to SMCs.

On March 26, 2026, the Ministry of Climate and Energy Environment (MCEE) of Korea announced Notice No. 2026-296, partially amending the Existing Chemical Substances. This revision primarily targets substances listed under the Existing Chemical Substances inventory that were notified under generic names due to recognized data protection, where the data protection period has expired. These substances need to be restored to their original chemical names as part of necessary housekeeping.

Here are five compelling reasons why PCN notification can become your "compliance accelerator."

Japan designated multiple chemical substances as Class I Specified Chemical Substances.

All interested parties may submit professional insights via a structured questionnaire by May 25, 2026.

The introduction of individual interim registration requirements and the enforcement of a hard compliance deadline of September 30, 2026, means that companies can no longer rely on phased timelines alone. The focus has shifted from long-term planning to immediate action. This guide explains what has changed, what it means in practice, and what companies should do now to maintain access to the Turkish market.