Global chemical regulations are intensively implemented, and compliance nodes such as EU CLP and Türkiye KKDIK are imminent

2026-03-10

🌍 2026 Global Chemical Regulation Enforcement

In 2026, global chemical regulation will enter a "strong enforcement period", with multiple key foreign trade market regulations landing intensively, directly affecting cross-border trade of chemical products.

On the EU side, the CLP regulation has added a classification system for endocrine disruptors (EDCs) and persistent substances (PMTs/vPvM). Existing mixtures must complete label and SDS updates before May 1, 2028, while the compliance deadline for newly released mixtures is May 1, 2026; REACH microplastic control welcomes its first annual report window, and industrial synthetic polymer particles must submit their 2025 environmental release report before May 31st.

Türkiye's KKDIK regulations have entered a critical stage. The lead registrant must submit a provisional registration before March 31, and the joint registrant must complete it before September 30. December 31 will usher in the deadline for the official registration of the first batch of high tonnage substances. Although the UK REACH has extended the registration deadline to 2029, companies still need to comply with transitional requirements such as DUIN notifications and "zero data" registrations.

For foreign trade enterprises, compliance has become the "door opener" for market access. It is suggested that priority should be given to sorting out the list of export products and formulating compliance schedules for different markets: the EU market needs to focus on updating the SDS documents and product labels, and the Türkiye market needs to closely follow up the progress of the SIEF Forum lead registrant to avoid affecting trade continuity due to registration delays.

The "Dangerous Chemicals Safety Law" of our country will officially come into effect on May 1st, and the upgrading of full chain supervision also requires foreign trade enterprises to strengthen domestic production compliance management to ensure the "front and back consistency" of cross-border supply chains. Enterprises that complete compliance certification in advance will have a first mover advantage in market competition, effectively avoiding risks such as customs clearance obstacles and fines.