Webinar series 

Regulations to watch 2026

Stay ahead of evolving global regulations with expert insights, practical guidance and actionable strategies to help your organization navigate compliance requirements and reduce regulatory risk

Series overview

Keeping pace with global regulatory change is critical for maintaining compliance, reducing business risk, and supporting market access. Join Sphera’s regulatory experts for this four-part webinar series as we examine significant regulatory developments across Vietnam, the European Union, Japan, and China. Each session will provide practical insights into emerging requirements, compliance challenges, and recommended actions to help organizations stay ahead of an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

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Vietnam regulatory update

Updated GHS revisions & SDS reference lists


August 18th, 2026 | 9:00 am CST | 4:00 pm CET

Vietnam continues to strengthen its regulatory framework for chemicals, product compliance, and environmental management, creating new obligations for companies operating in or sourcing from the region. In this session, Sphera’s regulatory experts will examine the latest regulatory developments in Vietnam, highlighting key requirements, implementation timelines, and potential impacts on manufacturers, importers, and suppliers. Attendees will gain practical guidance on navigating evolving compliance expectations, assessing business risk, and preparing for upcoming regulatory changes.

Key takeaways

  • Understand Vietnam’s revised chemical control lists, including requirements for conditional production/trading, special controls, and incident prevention and response planning.
  • Understand updated GHS requirements, including new labelling obligations for specified hazardous substances.

Speakers:

Martina Frenette

Martina Frenette

Senior Regulatory Analyst

Sphera

Martina Frenette is a Principal Regulatory Specialist at Sphera with 28 years of chemical industry and compliance experience. She implements global regulations into product stewardship software and chairs the client-focused Compliance Engine for EH&S Focus Group.

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EU CLP regulatory update

Annex VI updates + label font-size changesAnnex VI updates + label


September 16th, 2026 | 9:00 am CST | 4:00 pm CET

Significant updates to the EU Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation are reshaping chemical hazard communication requirements across Europe. This webinar will explore the latest CLP developments, classification requirements, labeling expectations, and compliance deadlines. Join Sphera’s regulatory specialists to understand how these changes may affect product portfolios, supply chain communication, and compliance programs, while identifying actions organizations should take now to maintain regulatory readiness.

Key takeaways:

  • Status and what’s included in the latest CLP amendment that is part of 2025/0531 (Omnibus VI)
  • What are More than On Constituent Substances (MOCS) under CLP and what does compliance look like practically for MOCS
  • New trends in CLP Annex VI harmonized classification requirements

Speakers:

Katie McGee

Katie McGee

Sr. Regulatory Analyst

Sphera

Katie McGee is a Senior Regulatory Analyst at Sphera with 20+ years of global regulatory experience. A Registered Specialist in SDS and Label Authoring, she serves as an SME for Sphera’s Chemical Management and Product Compliance solutions.

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Japan regulatory update

Updated to GHS Revisions 9


October 6th, 2026 | 9:00 am CST | 4:00 pm CET

Japan’s regulatory landscape continues to evolve as authorities introduce new requirements affecting chemical management, product stewardship, and supply chain compliance. In this session, Sphera experts will provide an overview of the most important regulatory developments organizations should be monitoring, including recent amendments, reporting obligations, and enforcement considerations. Attendees will learn how to evaluate potential business impacts and implement effective compliance strategies to address changing regulatory expectations in the Japanese market.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the new requirements of JIS Z 725 and JIS Z 7253
  • Understand the SDS and labeling requirements for other Japanese regulations, such as ISHL, CSCL and Fire service law
  • Other Japan regulatory updates

Speakers:

Carrie Decatur

Carrie Decatur

Manager of Regulatory Content

Sphera

Carrie Decatur is a Senior Regulatory Analyst at Sphera with 10+ years of experience. She implements global chemical regulations, leads the web-based Intelligent Authoring training, and chairs the monthly client-focused Global Regulatory Focus Group.

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China regulatory update

Advancing to UN GSH Rev. 11


November 4th, 2026 | 9:00 am CST | 4:00 pm CET

China remains one of the most dynamic regulatory environments for product compliance and chemical management, with ongoing updates that can significantly affect global supply chains. This webinar will review key regulatory changes impacting manufacturers, importers, and downstream users, including emerging requirements, compliance deadlines, and enforcement trends. Participants will gain actionable insights to help strengthen regulatory compliance programs, improve supply chain visibility, and proactively address evolving obligations in the Chinese market.

Key Takeaways:

  • Discuss China’s recently finalized GB30000.30 standard for Desensitized explosives aligning with UN GHS Revision 10
  • Discuss the MIIT initiated revisions for several other GB30000 series standards to align with UN GHS Revision 11
  • Other notable updates in China including the proposed revision to the MEE Order 12

Speakers:

Ruth Donlon

Ruth Donlon

Sr. Regulatory Analyst

Sphera

Ruth Donlon is a global chemical management and product compliance expert with 19+ years of experience. At Sphera, she is a key driver of chemical data and product compliance strategies, focusing on chemical management services and SDS authoring.

Register for part IV