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February 9, 2026 Regulatory Update China

China

China Issues First Mandatory National RoHS Standard GB 26572‑2025

China’s GB 26572‑2025 RoHS becomes mandatory Aug 2027, expanding restricted substances to 10 and requiring labels, disclosures, and digital compliance.

February 2, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia SABER Regulated HS Codes Update – February 2026

Saudi SABER: HS 732620300000 & 390730000000 will be subject to building materials technical regulations within 30 days of 1 Feb 2026.

January 30, 2026 Regulatory Update Qatar

Qatar

Qatar: Mandatory GCC Green Label (GCTS Water Label) from 24 February 2026

From 24 Feb 2026, water-consumption products placed on the Qatar market must comply with GCC rules and carry the GCC Green Label with GCTS registration.

January 30, 2026 Regulatory Update

New Zealand

New Zealand EPA Takes Action on PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ — Ban on PFAS in Cosmetics

New Zealand bans PFAS in cosmetics: import/manufacture prohibited by 31 Dec 2026, sales by 31 Dec 2027, disposal by 30 Jun 2028.

January 20, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Laptop USB Type-C Charging Ports Mandatory from 1 April 2026

Saudi Arabia mandates USB Type-C ports on laptop computers from April 1, 2026, compliance via SASO/SABER.

January 20, 2026 Regulatory Update

European Union

EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation – New Requirements from 12 August 2026

EU Regulation 2025/40 sets mandatory packaging rules on recyclability, recycled content, PFAS limits, labelling, and EPR, effective 12 Aug 2026.

January 19, 2026 Regulatory Update

European Union

EU Cosmetics Ingredient Labelling Update – Glossary Revision (EU 2025/1175)

EU updates cosmetic INCI glossary (EU 2025/1175); thousands of ingredient names revised, mandatory on labels from 30 July 2026 for compliance.

January 19, 2026 Regulatory Update

Australia

Australia: New Mandatory Infant Sleep Product Standards

Australia: New infant sleep standards start Jan 19, 2026. Includes strict 7° incline limits, firmness tests, and mandatory safety labels for rockers.

January 16, 2026 Regulatory Update

European Union

Regulatory Alert: EU Digital Product Passport (DPP)

EU Digital Product Passport under ESPR (Reg. 2024/1781) mandates digital lifecycle data; phased rollout from 2027, expanding to ~30 product groups by 2030.