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EU weighs new restrictions on Michler’s ketone and Michler’s base in imported products

ECHA is examining whether further REACH restrictions are needed for 4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)-4''-(methylamino)trityl alcohol (CAS 561-41-1), Michler’s ketone and Michler’s base in imported articles. The chemicals may occur through dyes, inks, pigments, coatings and adhesives used in packaging, plastics, electronics, paper, textiles and leather, raising new supply-chain questions for companies selling products into the EU.

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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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