Nov-21-2023
On 15 November 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a news report that identifies areas where research is needed to protect human health and the environment. The report entitled "Key...
Read MoreThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its third report on the operation of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation in October 2023. In the report, ECHA recommends more transparency in the...
Read MoreOn November 7, 2023, the European Union's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released a preliminary opinion on the use of hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt in oxidative hair colourants....
Read MoreOn 9 November 2023, the European Commission notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed regulation to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases (Proposal for a Regulation of the...
Read MoreOn 31 October 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published an investigation report on the use and presence of CMR 1A or 1B substances in childcare products. The report was prepared...
Read MoreOn 24 October 2023, the MEPs on the EU’s Environment Committee (ENVI) took a stand on a draft regulation that would set standards for the whole life cycle of packaging from...
Read MoreThe EU Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (EU-REACH) is the EU’s main legislation to protect human health and the environment from the risks that chemicals can...
Read MoreImporters and downstream users of industrial-use-only mixtures need to be aware of the upcoming second poison centre compliance date. From 1 January 2024, all newly submitted poison centre notifications (PCNs) will...
Read MoreOn 16 October 2023, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Regulation on the prevention of pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. The aim of the proposal is to ensure...
Read MoreThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has received a mandate from the European Commission to prepare a restriction proposal in accordance with the requirements of Annex XV of the REACH Regulation targeting...
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