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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 27, 2026 Industry Insights

European Union

EU and India Conclude Major Free Trade Agreement

EU and India have concluded a major Free Trade Agreement, aiming to reduce tariffs, improve market access, and strengthen trade and regulatory cooperation.

January 27, 2026 Compliance Guide

Mongolia

Mongolia Product Conformity Assessment – Overview

Mongolia’s program requires a Quality Certificate for regulated imports to ensure they meet MASM standards, facilitating safe trade and smooth customs clearance.

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 20, 2026 Industry Insights

Amazon Highlights “Safer Chemicals” Textile Products with OEKO‑TEX® STANDARD 100 Certification

Amazon now tags OEKO‑TEX® STANDARD 100 products as “Safer Chemicals,” giving certified manufacturers a clear market advantage.

January 20, 2026 Compliance Guide

South Sudan

South Sudan Product Conformity Assessment (PVoC) Program - Overview

South Sudan’s PVoC program requires pre-shipment certification to ensure imports meet standards, protecting consumers and enabling smoother customs clearance.

January 19, 2026 Regulatory Update

European Union