CHCS NewslettersCHCS publishes Newsletters for its members. The Newsletters contain a variety of articles, often providing important insights into changes in regulation and legislation. Our Newsletters are available free-of-charge to CHCS members, who can access the full list of Newsletters by visiting: CHCS Newsletters. (Non-members can Join CHCS, then access the Newsletters). Latest CHCS Newsletter: March 2026[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our March 2026 edition contains articles as introduced below: Council and Parliament positions on the Commission text for the simplification of the Fertilising Products Regulation On 08 July 2025, the European Commission presented an ‘Action Plan’ for the Chemical Industry to address key challenges, described as high energy costs, unfair global competition and weak demand. The Action Plan was accompanied by a Simplification Omnibus (Omnibus VI) on chemicals to streamline and simplify key European Union (EU) chemicals legislation.The HSE publishes response to the consultation on proposed legislative changes to the chemicals regulatory framework in Great Britain The Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 were laid before Parliament on 24 February 2026. The draft legislation makes changes to the three regulations that were the subject of the public consultation on proposed changes to the chemicals regulatory framework in Great Britain (GB), that are the responsibility of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Defra publishes information on alignment with the EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary legislationThe Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published information that the United Kingdom (UK) will align with the European Union (EU) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation. This is being done to cut red tape and costs for importing and exporting with the EU. Call for evidence on alignment with the EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary legislation The government is forming a new strategic partnership with the European Union (EU) on the trade and movement of plants, plant products, animals, animal products, feed and food. This arrangement is called a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement (see earlier news item above).CHCS Webinars & Events Registration is now open for two CHCS Webinars. 'Clean Products, New Rules - What the Detergent and Surfactant Regulation (EU) 2026/405 means for your business' and 'ECHA Chem – Exploring the ECHA website to help with classification of substances and mixtures'. Registration is now open for our training courses for Spring/Summer 2026. This article lists all currently available courses. News From Our PartnersNews from the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP) and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication, based in the USA. Want to find out more? | CHCS NewsHSE public consultation: GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling proposal |
