An August 2026 guide to PFAS regulation in Europe and the United States, with practical steps for companies managing products, materials, suppliers and packaging.

LATAM Regulatory Comparison Hub A strategic overview of regulatory requirements for companies developing, importing, manufacturing, or commercializing regulated products across Latin America. Chemical Regulatory Framework Comparison This hub compares GHS adoption, safety data sheet expectations, chemical inventories, notification systems, packaging responsibility, and market access requirements across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina. Countries Covered Bra

An updated guide to Colombia's chemical inventory, GHS and SDS, risk management, packaging responsibility, environmental reporting, and imports.

An updated guide to Decree 57, hazardous-substance notification, SDS, storage, packaging EPR, and market access in Chile.

the packaging landscape in Brazil

Overview The decree establishes the National Plastic Packaging Reverse Logistics System, regulating §§1º of Articles 32 and 33 of Law nº 12,305/2010 (National Solid Waste Policy). It aims to strengthen circular economy practices and shared responsibility across the entire packaging lifecycle. Key Provisions Scope: Applies to primary, secondary, and tertiary plastic packaging, as well as equivalent plastic products. Excludes packaging already regulated by other decrees (e.g.,

Brazil – National Strategy Ocean Without Plastic

MERCOSUR Food Packaging & Food Contact Materials - Polymers

Positive Lists Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Allergens Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) The regulation of food contact materials (FCMs) in Latin America follows two main approaches: alignment with MERCOSUR resolutions and the implementation of specific national requirements. This framework ensures that these materials are safe, suitable for use, and do not pose risks to human health or the environment. MERCOSUR: Harmonization and Safety MERCOSUR member countries ado