Regulatory & Compliance: Xiamen Goldcattle says it embeds EU REACH compliance into contract mechanical manufacturing, aiming to keep global supply chains “market-access ready.” Materials & Sustainability: Lenzing promotes TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal as lower-carbon, closed-loop fibers with high solvent recovery. Industrial Automation: ABB will supply electromagnetic flowmeters with Ethernet-APL connectivity to a major China refining/petrochemical complex producing adipic acid, targeting real-time monitoring of corrosive acidic fluids. Energy & Emissions Policy: EU ETS overhaul debate heats up as steelmaker SSAB warns carbon pricing changes could blunt incentives for low-carbon hydrogen investment. Chemicals Safety & Enforcement: Washington state opens new inspections at kraft paper mills after a deadly tank failure at Nippon Dynawave, focusing on hazardous chemical storage and process safety. PFAS Tech: Two Washington companies claim systems that destroy PFAS rather than just contain it, including hydrothermal alkaline treatment and high-heat biosolids processing. Supply Chain & Trade: India lifts emergency natural gas curbs as LNG shipments normalize via the Strait of Hormuz, easing pressure on fertilizer and industrial users. Agrochem & Food Inputs: India reports 15 fertilizer-related vessels safely crossing Hormuz, supporting Kharif supply planning. Semiconductor Chemicals: LG Chem will mass-produce semiconductor strippers for Amkor, cutting residue removal time by 50%. Public Health & Risk: New Zealand glyphosate approval controversy resurfaces after differing cancer-risk assessments between EPA and IARC.