As of 1 January 2021, all chemical substances manufactured and imported in Turkey – on their own or in mixtures – in amounts equal to or above 1 ton/year must be registered in the Turkish chemical registration system (KKS).

Several products popular among Danish consumers when purchasing products in online stores outside Denmark contain problematic substances in concentrations exceeding the threshold values.

The EU Commission has clarified the deadlines for the requirement to update registration dossiers “without undue delay”. The deadlines range from three to 12 months depending on the complexity of the revisions.

FDA has updated the guidance to assist industry in preparing premarket applications and notifications for medical devices that come into direct contact or indirect contact with the human body.

There is a growing concern about skin sensitisation from exposure to chemicals in textile and leather products. This has led to a proposal to restrict over 1,000 chemicals in these articles.

At midnight on 31 December 2020, the UK withdrawal from the EU will be final. For EU downstream users of chemicals this may have serious implications.