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: August 2026[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our August 2026 edition contains articles as introduced below: UK REACH amendment regulation updating registration dates published The UK government recently published the REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 (Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 849), officially extending the deadlines for REACH registration of substances subject to transitional arrangements to 2029, 2030 and 2031. The regulation entered into force on 06 August 2026 and applies to Great Britain (GB) only, as Northern Ireland continues to be regulated by European Union legislation under the terms of the Windsor Framework, formerly the Northern Ireland Protocol.UK Proposes Amendment to Toy Safety Regulations
On 29 June 2026, the UK Department for Business and Trade submitted a notification (G/TBT/N/GBR/123) to the World Trade Organisation, Technical Barriers to Trade (WTO-TBT) Committee, announcing a proposed amendment to the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, in regard to cobalt metal. Publication of GB MCL technical reports The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently released the latest batch of Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) technical reports (end of June). A GB MCL technical report is an independent scientific evaluation of the information submitted under the GB MCL, or European Union harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) processes. The Technical report sets out whether there is adequate scientific evidence to support a new or revised GB MCL and what the scientific view on the GB MCL should be.Proposed Great Britain (GB) mandatory classification and labelling of 20 hazardous chemical substances The United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has notified a proposal to amend the GB mandatory classification and labelling (GB MCL) List, to the World Trade Organisation, Technical Barriers to Trade (WTO-TBT) Committee. Health and Safety Executive consultation on inclusion of SVHCs on the Candidate List On 09 July 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) opened consultations on the inclusion of nine chemical substances on the UK REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List (for authorisation of use).Amendments to the EU PIC Regulation published The European Commission recently published a draft delegated regulation proposing amendments to the Prior Informed Consent Regulation (PIC) concerning the import and export of hazardous chemicals. Training Courses & Workshops Registration is now open for our training courses for Autumn 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. More details will be coming soon, but for now, please save the date! 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 NewsNew CHCS Webinar: Country-specific safety data sheet requirements, Latin America |
