CHCS NewslettersCHCS publishes Newsletters for its members. The Newsletters contain a variety of articles, often providing important insights into changes in regulation and legislation. Our Newsletters are available free-of-charge to CHCS members, who can access the full list of Newsletters by visiting: CHCS Newsletters. (Non-members can Join CHCS, then access the Newsletters). Latest CHCS Newsletter: October 2026[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our October 2026 edition contains articles as introduced below: Technical Consultation on the Alternative Transitional Registration (ATRm) for UK REACH The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has issued a ‘technical consultation’ seeking comments on draft legal provisions to introduce ‘policy conclusions’ set out in the Government Response to the 2024 consultation, on the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration Model (ATRm).Home Office Consultation on proposed changes to the regulation of Gamma Butyrolactone and 1,4-Butanediol
The Home Office has opened a consultation on proposed changes to the control of Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL, CAS 96-48-0) and 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD, CAS 110-63-4). Critical Chemical Alliance The Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA), a European Union (EU) initiative was launched in 2025 to ‘safeguard and modernise’ Europe’s chemical industry: “It represents a major coordinated effort to reinforce Europe’s chemical production capacity and ensure long-term industrial resilience”. The European Product Act, delayed but coming soon The European Commission 2026 Work Programme announced planned reviews of the Standardisation Regulation, the New Legislative Framework (NLF) and the Market Surveillance Regulation (MSR). The initiatives are grouped as the European Product Act (EPA). The EPA aims to overhaul the EU’s product compliance framework to address digitalisation, e‑commerce, circular‑economy requirements and bring EU legislation in line with technological and policy developments.Training Courses & Workshops Registration is now open for our training courses for 2026 / 2027. This article lists all currently available courses. CHCS Webinars & Events CHCS are delighted to announce the CHCS 32nd AGM and 15th Annual Lectures will take place online on Monday 23rd November 2026. Registration is now open! News From Our Partners News from the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP) and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication, based in the USA. Want to find out more? | CHCS NewsConsultation on proposed amendments to the regulatory framework for explosive precursors and poisons under the 1972 Poisons Act |
