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January 15, 2026 Compliance Guide Qatar

Qatar

Qatar Product Conformity Assessment (PCA) Program – Overview

Qatar PCA requires a Certificate of Conformity before shipment to verify compliance with standards and ensure smooth customs clearance of regulated imports.

January 12, 2026 Regulatory Update

South Korea

South Korea Mandates USB Type‑C Connector Standard for Mobile & Smart Devices

South Korea mandates USB‑C connectors on 13 device categories by Nov 2026; manufacturers must meet MSIT standards and KC conformity rules.

January 12, 2026 Regulatory Update

European Union

EU Omnibus Regulation (EU 2026/78) – Key Cosmetic Compliance Updates Effective 1 May 2026

EU Regulation 2026/78 updates cosmetic rules: bans/restricts CMR substances, tightens labelling, and applies to products from 1 May 2026.

January 12, 2026 Compliance Guide Egypt

Egypt

Egypt Certificate of Inspection (COI) Program for Food – Overview

Egypt’s NFSA food program requires pre-shipment inspection and a Certificate of Inspection (CoI) to verify imported food meets safety standards before customs clearance.

January 9, 2026 Regulatory Update

United States

California: Vinyl Acetate Listed under Proposition 65

Vinyl Acetate (CAS 108-05-4) added to Prop 65 1/3/25; warning required 1/3/26. Only monomer listed; test exposures from normal use.

January 8, 2026 Compliance Guide Egypt

Egypt

Egypt Product Conformity Assessment (VoC) Program – Overview

Egypt’s VoC program requires pre-shipment inspection, testing, and documentation review. A CoC or CoI is mandatory for customs clearance of regulated imports.

January 6, 2026 Regulatory Update

Madagascar

Madagascar: WTO Safeguards Notification - Plastic Pipes, Tubes and Accessories

On 6 Jan 2026, Madagascar launched a WTO safeguard probe on plastic pipes (HS 3917), covering all origins, with possible temporary duties or quotas.

January 6, 2026 Regulatory Update

Madagascar

Madagascar: WTO Safeguards Investigation - Dry Pastries and Breakfast Cereals

Madagascar launched a WTO safeguard investigation on dry pastries & breakfast cereals on 31 Dec 2025; notified 6 Jan 2026, covering all origins.

January 6, 2026 Regulatory Update Turkey

Turkey

Turkey: WTO Safeguards Investigation - Other Paper and Paperboard

Turkey launched a WTO safeguard probe on paper and paperboard on 31 Dec 2025; notified 6 Jan 2026, covering all origins, with possible duties or quotas.