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Deadlines are manageable – but  For data updates – if you’re using
Target Your Market More Effectively
don’t wait animal test data, ensure you have ABOUT THE AUTHOR
There is a transition period – which appropriate documentation and
Kapoor
Sheeba
is good news. Here’s a quick summary: justifi cation. is a Senior Regula-
IndiaChemTrade
ChemImpex
 Substances classifi ed under new  Document batch consistency if you tory Specialist in the

hazard classes – Must comply by 1 export standard formula products chemical sector, sup-
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July 2028. such as fuels, solvents, or chemical
porting product com-
ChemImpex, the trade database, tracks, on a daily IndiaChemTrade provides consolidated trade statistics
 Mixtures under new hazard classes – blends.
pliance and global
basis, exports and imports of chemicals and related of India. The information provided here is based on the
Must comply by 1 January 2029.
regulatory alignment.
products through the major ports in India — a vital annual trade data published by the Directorate General
Final thoughts
If you’re putting new products on Find out on-line
of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics, Government
source of commercial intelligence. Regulation 2024/2865 isn’t just a She is actively involved in monitor-
the EU market after April 10, 2025, technical update – it’s a clear sign that ing regulatory updates, reviewing
how international markets are moving; where your
of India. The database can be searched by: Chemical
classifi cations, and ensuring docu-
you’ll need to comply immediately. So, the EU is tightening control over chemi- mentation readiness for key markets,
competitors are exporting and at what price; where
Name/Harmonised Code to obtain the consolidated
the sooner you begin reviewing your cals, especially those with long-term including the EU and North America.
trade (import or export) in that item; or by Country to
imports are coming from and how their prices are
classifi cations, the better. environmental or health impacts.
obtain the trade (import or export) in all chemicals and
moving. Download all this data, seamlessly, for a
small fee — online, anytime, with no hassles. related products between India and that country
Sheeba has a particular interest
My advise to companies Indian exporters should take these in the practical implementation of
 Reassess the hazard classifi ca- changes seriously – not only to remain chemical legislation, global trade
ChemXchange
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Update SDSs and labels to refl ect
her to bridge technical requirements
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relying on outdated templates. time – but the work needs to start now. organization stay aligned with both
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sible person” for online or direct sales. 2024/2865
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