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CHCS 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: September 2026      

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Our September 2026 edition contains articles as introduced below:

EU CLP Amendment to Align with GHS – Referred to WTO

An amendment to the European Union (EU) CLP regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (EC No 1272/2008) was prepared in order to align with GHS versions 8-10 and related parts of version 11.

End-of-Life Vehicles regulation enters into force

European Union (EU) Regulation 2026/1738 on ‘Circularity requirements for vehicle design and (ELV) on management of end-of-life vehicles’, otherwise known as the ‘End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation’, entered into force on 13 August 2026.

ECHA supports Commission on End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently reported their role in supporting the European Commission in implementing chemical safety aspects of the new European Union (EU), End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation, (EU) Regulation 2026/1738 (see previous news item).

European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

The European Union (EU) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Regulation (EU) 2025/40, officially became applicable on 12 August 2026, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904, and repealing Directive 94/62/EC. It applies to all packaging and packaging waste.

Substances of Concern, new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently sought comments from companies that manufacture packaging or packaging materials for the European Union market, on a draft list of around 700 candidate substances of concern (SoCs) in packaging, under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Training Courses & Workshops

Registration is now open for our training courses for Autumn / Winter 2026. 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 ipen!

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.



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CHCS News

Consultation on proposed changes to the control of Gamma Butyrolactone and 1,4-Butanediol
The Home Office and the Government of Northern Ireland have issued 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). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 2 October 2026]

CHCS' September 2026 Newsletter is now available, containing several important updates on the many recent changes to the regulation framework. See CHCS September 2026 Newsletter [Posted on 22 September 2026]

CHCS Webinar: Country-specific safety data sheet requirements, Latin America
CHCS have now published the recording from CHCS webinar Country-specific safety data sheet requirements, Latin America. CHCS members can access the recording on the Past Events page of the website.[Posted 18 September 26]

EU provisional agreement on the Chemicals Omnibus Proposal
Following the negotiations between the representatives of the three EU institutions an agreement on the compromise text was reached as regards to simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 1 July 2026]

Substances of Very High Concern added to UK REACH Candidate List
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Agency for UK REACH has included 15 substances/groups of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) on the UK REACH Candidate List. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 30 June 2026]

CHCS Webinar - ECHA Chem: Examining the data on the ECHA website to help with hazard and risk assessment of chemicals
 CHCS have now published the recording from CHCS Webinar ECHA Chem – Examining the data on the ECHA website to help with hazard and risk assessment of chemicals. CHCS members can access the recording on the Past Events page of the website. [Posted 3 June 26]

Consultation and Call for Evidence: UK Fertiliser legislation
The UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments, and the Northern Ireland Executive (collectively referred to as ‘all four governments’) are consulting on proposals to repeal existing fertiliser product legislation and replace it with a new regulatory framework. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 21 May 2026]

Publication of GB MCL technical reports
The latest batch of Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) technical reports is now available for download. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 19 May 2026]

CHCS Webinar - ECHA Chem: Exploring the ECHA website to help with classification of substances and mixtures
 CHCS have now published the recording from CHCS Webinar ECHA Chem – Exploring the ECHA website to help with classification of substances and mixtures. CHCS members can access the recording on the Past Events page of the website. [Posted on 15 May 26]

EU REACH revision abandoned
On 27 April 2026, the European Union (EU) Environment Commissioner announced that that the plan to overhaul the REACH Regulation would not go ahead. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 7 May 2026]

Proposed changes to Annex 1 of the GB Persistent Organic Pollutants regulations
The United Kingdom has notified the World Trade Organisation, Technical Barriers to Trade (WT0-TBT) Committee of a proposed amendment to Annex 1 of assimilated regulation (EU) 2019/1021, on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 5 May 2026]

CHCS Webinar - Clean Products, New Rules: What the Detergent and Surfactant Regulation (EU) 2026/405 means for your business
CHCS have now published the recording from CHCS Webinar, Clean Products, New Rules. CHCS members can access the recording on the Past Events page of the website. [Posted on 23 April 26]

Government Publishes Response to UK REACH Chemical Registration Reform Consultation
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published its summary of responses and formal government response to the consultation on an Alternative Transitional Registration Model (ATRm) for UK REACH, in an update to the consultation page dated 30 March 2026. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 8 April 2026]

Consultation on PFAS restriction opens
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened the public consultation on the restriction of use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 30 March 2026]

HSE public consultation: GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling proposal
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation on the following substance that is the subject of a Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) proposal under the GB CLP Regulation. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 23 March 2026]

Consultation on inclusion of SVHCs on the UK Candidate List
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as the Agency for UK REACH has opened a 6-week consultation on the inclusion of 15 substances of very high concern (SVHCs) on the UK REACH candidate list. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 20 March 2026]

Health and Safety Executive issues bulletin on EU CLH proposals
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued an ebulletin on consultations for European Union (EU) harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) proposals. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 17 March 2026]

Information on UK REACH activity in 2025
Article 54 of the UK REACH regulation requires the Agency for UK REACH, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to report on the progress of dossier and substance evaluation by 28 February each year. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 16 March 2026]

ECHA’s Socio-Economic Analysis Committee agrees draft opinion on PFAS restriction proposal
The European Chemicals Agency’s Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (ECHA-SEAC) has agreed its draft opinion on the universal restriction proposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 13 March 2026]

Endocrine Disruptors - 1st CHCS Video

We have produced our first video for members: "Endocrine Disruptors", which is available to members free-of-charge.

This introductory video explains the various components of the human endocrine system and how they interact, to help understand the mechanisms of endocrine disruptors on human systems.

The video is just over 10 minutes long.

For access to the video, please visit: Endocrine Disruptors Video.

[Posted on 1 July 2019]

CHCS News Summary

  • UK REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (6 March 2026)

  • Draft legislation revising the GB CLP, BPR and PIC Regulations laid before Parliament (27 February)

  • New approach to the UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern (25 February 2026)

  • GB CLP Mandatory list (6th list) notified to WTO (13 February 2026)

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