EU Publishes REACH Restriction on DMAC and NEP Due to Reproductive Toxicity

On 3 June 2025, the European Commission published Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1085 in the Official Journal of the European Union. The regulation introduces a new restriction under Annex XVII to REACH,...

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European Commission to Prepare Delegated Act to Align CLP with GHS Revisions 8–10

The European Commission is preparing a Delegated Regulation to update the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation in line with technical progress and the latest updates to the UN Globally Harmonised...

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EU Unveils 2025–2030 Eco-design Plan to Advance Sustainable Product Standards Across Key Sectors

On 16 April 2025, the European Commission adopted the 2025–2030 working plan under the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (ELFR). The plan prioritizes key...

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EU Bans 21 CMR Substances in Cosmetics under Regulation (EU) 2025/877

On 15 May 2025, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/877, which updates Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). This amendment adds 21 substances to the...

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ECHA Launches Revamped C&L Inventory via ECHA CHEM Platform

On 20 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it has officially launched its redesigned Classification and Labelling (C&L) Inventory, which is now integrated into the Agency’s ECHA CHEM...

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ECHA Publishes Formaldehyde Emissions Guideline Ahead of August 2026 EU Restriction

May-19-2025

On 14 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a new guideline outlining standardized procedures for measuring formaldehyde emissions from consumer products and vehicle interiors. The document supports the implementation...

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EU Launches Public Consultation on Evaluation of the Cosmetics Regulation

On 5 May 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the evaluation of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. This regulation governs the safety, labelling and marketing of...

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EU Adopts New Restrictions on UV-328 and Dechlorane Plus Under POPs Regulation

In May 2025, the European Commission adopted two Delegated Regulations introducing new restrictions under Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). These measures implement decisions from the Stockholm Convention and...

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EU Drafts REACH Fee Regulation Update with New SME Verification Rules

The European Commission has published a draft amendment to Regulation (EC) No 340/2008, proposing a 19.5% increase in standard fees and charges payable to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the...

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ECHA Proposes EU-Wide Restrictions on Chromium(VI) Substances to Protect Health

On 29 April 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on certain hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) substances. This initiative aims to mitigate the harmful effects of...

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