On 8 September 2023, the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) adopted its opinion supporting France’ proposal to restrict the placing on the market, reuse of wood...
Read MoreOn 22 September 2023, the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its opinion on the use of Methyl Salicylate in cosmetics for children. Methyl Salicylate, an ingredient used in...
Read MoreOn 25 September 2023, the European Commission adopted new rules under EU-REACH to restrict microplastics intentionally added to products. The amendment, Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC)...
Read MoreOn 12 September 2023, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of decisions concerning two biocidal products. The disinfectant trihydrogen pentapotassium di(peroxomonosulfate) di(sulfate) (KPMS) was approved as an existing...
Read MoreThe European Commission issued three solicitations for feedback on August 23, 2023: on the WEEE Directive, on the new end-of-life vehicle regulations, and on eco-design standards and labelling of electronic displays....
Read MoreOn 6 September 2023, the European Union notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft Commission Implementing Regulation approving Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC/BKC (C12-C16)) as an existing active...
Read MoreOn 1 September 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published 6 new proposals to identify Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). The consultation is open until 16 October 2023. Substances of...
Read MoreThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced that IUCLID 6 will replace the REACH-IT online dossier preparation functionality. IUCLID 6 is offered via the ECHA Cloud Services (IUCLID Cloud). Changes In...
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