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Sundae Ji

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Focusing on changes in chemical regulations in the Asia Pacific region, bringing chemical industry up-to-the-minute regulatory news.

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Ghana Announces Nationwide Ban on Polystyrene Products Effective 2027
Jun 10, 2026
On May 25, 2026, Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority announced a nationwide ban on polystyrene foam products, with expanded polystyrene (EPS) food contact materials and packaging set to be prohibited from January 1, 2027.
FCM Food Supply Chain Food Packaging Food Safety
China Food Contact Materials Updates in 2026: NHC Adopts Two New FCM Substances
May 28, 2026
On May 20, 2026, the National Health Commission (NHC) of the People's Republic of China issued Announcement No. 5 of 2026, officially approving two substances for use in food contact materials (FCM).
Chinese Mainland FCM Food Packaging Food Safety
China Drafts Three New Standards for Food Contact Materials
Apr 27, 2026
On April 17, 2026, the National Health Commission (NHC) released 37 draft national food safety standards for public consultation, including 3 new FCM standards.
Chinese Mainland FCM Food Packaging Food Safety
Thailand Extends Implementation Timeline for Food Contact Paper Regulation to June 2027
Mar 31, 2026
On March 30, 2026, Thailand submitted an addendum to the WTO announcing a modification to the implementation timeline for Ministerial Regulation B.E. 2568 (2025) on Mandating Paper for Food Contact to Conform with Specific Industrial Standard.
Thailand FCM Food Packaging
South Korea Amends FCM Standards: Stricter PVC Rules and Expansion of Recycled Polypropylene
Mar 30, 2026
On March 27, 2026, South Korea MFDS approved the proposal to tighten PVC phthalate migration limits for DEHP and DEHA, and set new criteria allowing mechanically recycled polypropylene (PP) in food contact materials subject to strict input control and process validation.
South Korea FCM Food Packaging
Thailand FDA Proposes Revision to FCM Regulation MOPH Notification No. 92 (B.E. 2528)
Feb 12, 2026
In February 2026, the Thai FDA launched a public consultation on a comprehensive revision of the regulation on food containers, restructuring it by material type (metal, paper, ceramics, glass) and introducing significantly stricter chemical safety limits, including for heavy metals, BPA, epoxy derivatives, and PFAS, with phased transition periods.
Thailand FCM Food Packaging
[Updated] China Food Contact Materials Updates in 2025: CFSA Consults on 2 New FCM Additives
Dec 30, 2025
On December 29, 2025, China CFSA opened a public consultation on two FCM additives with expanded usage scope or amount.
Chinese Mainland FCM
UK to Ban BPA in Food Packaging
Oct 23, 2025
The proposed ban will apply to all newly manufactured FCMs containing BPA and its analogues.
FCM Food Packaging UK
China Sets Migration Determination Standards for 13 Substances in Food Contact Materials and Articles
Sep 26, 2025
GB 31604.21-2025 and GB 31604.64-2025 provide a testing basis for risk monitoring and safety supervision of 13 substances in food contact materials and articles.
Chinese Mainland FCM Food Packaging Food Safety
China Revises GB 4806.10 Paints and Coatings in Food Contact Materials and Articles
Sep 26, 2025
GB 4806.10-2025 will take effect on September 2, 2026, replacing GB 4806-2016.
Chinese Mainland FCM Food Packaging

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