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Draft proposal, EU, Europe Nhat Nguyen Draft proposal, EU, Europe Nhat Nguyen

ECHA classification proposals put cosmetics, coatings, polymers, and electronics in focus

ECHA is consulting on new classifications for ethyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate, 2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate and 3-methylbutyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate, as well as chlorendic anhydride and eight phthalic anhydrides. The proposals cover reproductive toxicity, suspected carcinogenicity, and respiratory sensitization and could affect cosmetics, electronics, coatings, inks, adhesives, polymers, and flame-retardant materials.

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Final rules, Vietnam, Asia Pacific Regulatory Reaction Final rules, Vietnam, Asia Pacific Regulatory Reaction

Vietnam cuts EPR contribution rates and simplifies extended producer filings for batteries, electronics, packaging, and other consumer products

Vietnam has lowered several EPR recycling contribution rates, consolidated producer filings and shifted administrative costs away from the Fs calculation under Circular 24/2026. The changes affect packaging, batteries, electronics, vehicles and other covered products.

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