On 30 April 2026, the Official Journal of the European Union published Decision (EU) 2026/878. The decision clearly states that the European Union, on behalf of its Member States, will submit a proposal to the Secretariat of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention") to recommend the listing of bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (abbreviated as TBPH) in Annex A (Elimination) of the Convention.
On May 29, 2026, China's STSC underwent a significant update. To accompany this update, China's NIFDC simultaneously released official supporting Q&As. CIRS Group has compiled and organized the information below for your reference.
On May 29, 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released eight testing methods to be incorporated into the corresponding chapters of the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition).
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals", feature extremely stable carbon-fluorine bonds, high bioaccumulation potential and suspected endocrine disrupting properties, leading to stringent regulatory restrictions worldwide. According to OECD statistics, the PFAS family comprises over 10,000 substances. Fluoropolymers including Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), FEP, PFA, PVDF and PCTFE are widely applied in cardiovascular catheters, implant coatings, pacemaker wire insulation, as well as sterile high-barrier packaging for medical devices.
China formulated the Conformity Management Catalog for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (2026 Edition).
On March 31, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) jointly issued the new mandatory national standard GB 28480-2026 "Jewelry - Safety Technical Requirements", replacing GB 28480-2012 "Ornaments - Limitation of Hazardous Elements", which has been in force for nearly 14 years. The new standard will take effect on April 1, 2027, with a 12-month transition period.
GB 4806.16-2025 National Food Safety Standard – Silicone Rubber Materials and Articles for Food Contact was issued in September 2025 and will be enforced mandatorily in September 2026. The standard introduces a mandatory limit for volatile organic compounds (VOC/volatile matter), directly targeting residual solvents, low-molecular-weight siloxanes, off-odors, and safety risks. This marks a critical gateway for compliance and quality upgrading of food-contact silicone materials.
On April 20, 2026, the U.S. EPA released the 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal and opened it for public comment.
CIRS will be exhibiting at the China Beauty Expo, taking place in Shanghai, China, between May 12-14, 2026.
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