In March 2024, MEM issued the Guidelines for key issues in the 2024 law enforcement inspection of work safety of hazardous chemicals enterprises, which identified 32 key law enforcement inspection items, including the registration and identification management of hazardous chemicals.

Japan announced that revisions to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act will be implemented.

November 7, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has officially announced the 32nd batch of 1 substances of very high concern (SVHC), bringing the total number of substances on the SVHC list (also known as the Candidate List) to 242.

The Global Chemical Inventory Search (GCIS) developed by CIRS Group supports users to search the latest inventory of chemicals globally by entering CAS number or substance name in both Chinese and English. It also provides obligation analysis for global chemical compliance. CIRS continuously monitors and updates to global chemical inventories regularly, trying to help users to know more details of compliance obligations of their substances.

In October 2024, the European Commission approved silver zinc zeolite (SZZ, CAS number: 130328-20-0) for use in biocides including disinfectants and preservatives for fibers, leather, rubber, and polymers. Compliance with specific regulations is mandatory. A transition period has been established to support industry adaptation

On October 15, 2024, Brazil's Senate approved Bill No. 6120 of 2019, a REACH-like chemical management bill aimed at establishing a national registry of chemical substances. This bill mandates a comprehensive assessment and risk control of chemicals used, produced, or imported within the country to minimize adverse impacts on human health and the environment.

The European Poison Centre (PCN) reminded businesses that the transition period (January-December 2024) is concluding.

The State Council has announced the Regulations on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items of the People's Republic of China, which will go into effect on December 1, 2024. The Regulations apply to the export of dual-use items. This was published in Order No. 792, following the review by the 41st executive meeting of the State Council.

Aims to ensure that the law adapts to social changes, minimizes legal overlaps and conflicts, and aligns with obligations under international treaties or conventions.

The simplified K-BPR amendment approval process officially took effect on September 11, 2024.