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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 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.

January 16, 2026 Regulatory Update Moldova

Moldova

Moldova General Product Safety Law (Legea nr. 196/2025) – Mandatory Safety Regime from 11 March 2026

Moldova’s Law 196/2025 (from 11 Mar 2026) requires all products, including online sales, to meet general safety rules with proper labeling, docs, and traceability.

January 12, 2026 Regulatory Update

South Korea

South Korea Mandates USB Type‑C Connector Standard for Mobile & Smart Devices

South Korea mandates USB‑C connectors on 13 device categories by Nov 2026; manufacturers must meet MSIT standards and KC conformity rules.

January 12, 2026 Regulatory Update

European Union

EU Omnibus Regulation (EU 2026/78) – Key Cosmetic Compliance Updates Effective 1 May 2026

EU Regulation 2026/78 updates cosmetic rules: bans/restricts CMR substances, tightens labelling, and applies to products from 1 May 2026.

January 9, 2026 Regulatory Update

United States

California: Vinyl Acetate Listed under Proposition 65

Vinyl Acetate (CAS 108-05-4) added to Prop 65 1/3/25; warning required 1/3/26. Only monomer listed; test exposures from normal use.

January 6, 2026 Regulatory Update

Madagascar

Madagascar: WTO Safeguards Investigation - Dry Pastries and Breakfast Cereals

Madagascar launched a WTO safeguard investigation on dry pastries & breakfast cereals on 31 Dec 2025; notified 6 Jan 2026, covering all origins.

January 6, 2026 Regulatory Update

Madagascar

Madagascar: WTO Safeguards Notification - Plastic Pipes, Tubes and Accessories

On 6 Jan 2026, Madagascar launched a WTO safeguard probe on plastic pipes (HS 3917), covering all origins, with possible temporary duties or quotas.

January 6, 2026 Regulatory Update Turkey

Turkey

Turkey: WTO Safeguards Investigation - Other Paper and Paperboard

Turkey launched a WTO safeguard probe on paper and paperboard on 31 Dec 2025; notified 6 Jan 2026, covering all origins, with possible duties or quotas.