On 1 March 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a call for comments on proposals to identify two substances as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). The deadline for subtmitting...
Read MoreAt a meeting of the European Commission’s REACH Committee on 29 February 2024, EU Member States voted in favour of a Commission Regulation restricting perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and related...
Read MoreEU co-legislators reached a preliminary agreement on 15 February 2024 to update and strengthen fortify EU rules addressing pollution from ships navigating European waters. The agreement emphasizes the imposition of fines...
Read MoreOn 9 February 2024, the European Commission announced a four-week consultation on a draft regulation aimed at strengthening the restriction of bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials (FCMs) and articles....
Read MoreOn 20 February 2024, negotiators from both the Parliament and the Council reached a preliminary political agreement focused on ensuring cleaner air within the EU. The overall objective is ambitious yet...
Read MoreThe Lithuanian government has taken a significant step towards amending the country's chemical management laws, to strengthen safety and environmental protection measures related to chemicals and chemical mixtures. In a resolution...
Read MoreOn 14 February 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a comprehensive guidance document (Guidance on the assessment of risks to bees from the use of biocides) aimed at improving the...
Read MoreOn 8 February 2024, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional political agreement on the phasing out of dental amalgam. The agreement is in line with the...
Read MoreOn 7 February 2024, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved new rules to minimise exposure to harmful substances in the workplace. The approved rules include updated exposure limits for lead,...
Read MoreOn 30 January 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its Strategy Statement for the years 2024-2028, emphasising its commitment to protecting human health and the environment through robust chemical safety...
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