Denmark Cleared to Proceed with National PFAS Ban in Clothing and Footwear

Mar-21-2025

EU PFAS Restriction PFAS Restriction Denmark PFAS in Clothing PFAS in Footwear National PFAS Measures Single Market Transparency Directive

On 20 March 2025, the Danish Ministry of the Environment announced that Denmark can proceed with its planned national ban on PFAS in clothing, footwear, and consumer-use impregnation sprays. The proposal...

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EU Proposes Simplified Taxonomy Reporting to Reduce Burden on Companies

Mar-18-2025

Circular economy Greenwashing EU Green Deal EU Taxonomy Regulation Climate Change Mitigation Reduced Reporting Scope Do No Significant Harm DNSH Criteria Key Performance Indicators KPI

The European Commission has launched a public consultation from 26 February to 26 March 2025 on proposed amendments to the EU Taxonomy Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2020/852) that aim to simplify reporting...

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EU Corrects Riboflavin 5′-Phosphate Formula in Animal Feed Additives Regulation

Mar-17-2025

WTO Correction of Chemical Formula Riboflavin Phosphate Feed Additive Codex Alimentarius standards for Good Animal Feeding

The European Commission has issued Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/182, correcting the chemical formula of riboflavin 5′-phosphate monosodium salt in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/901. This feed additive is authorized for all...

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ECHA Publishes Q and A on New Hazard Classes under CLP

Mar-17-2025

CLP ECHA Endocrine Disruptors PBT New hazard classes Classification Labelling and Packaging PMT

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a Q&A document based on its webinar on new hazard classes under the CLP Regulation held on 21 November 2024. The document provides clarifications...

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ECHA Sets Timelines for Integrating Hazard Classifications from REACH PPPR and BPR into CLP

Mar-17-2025

CLP Regulation Update REACH Hazard Classification PPPR and BPR Hazard Assessments Annex VI to CLP Hazard Identification Integration Biocidal Products Regulation BPR Plant Protection Products Regulation PPPR

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has outlined key timelines for integrating hazard identifications from other EU regulations into the revised Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. The process ensures a harmonized...

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ECHA Launches Public Consultation on Ethanol as a Candidate for Substitution under the BPR

Mar-14-2025

BPR CMRs SVHC Substances of Very High Concern Biocidal Products Regulation Active Substances ECHA Public Consultation Candidate for Substitution Ethanol

On 25 February 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the possible designation of ethanol as a candidate for substitution under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). The...

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EU Proposes to Update Cosmetic Ingredient Glossary under the Cosmetics Regulation

Mar-14-2025

WTO TBT Notification EU Cosmetics Regulation Cosmetic Ingredient Glossary Update Cosmetic Labelling Requirements Harmonized Cosmetic Labelling

On 13 March 2025, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision to update the glossary of common ingredient names for cosmetic products. This...

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ECHA Proposes Three Substances as SVHCs: Public Consultation Open Until 14 April 2025

Mar-14-2025

Substances of Very High Concern SVHC Candidate List REACH Candidate List Hazardous Chemicals Regulation

On 28 February 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the classification of three substances as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under the REACH Regulation. This...

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EU Adopts Amendments to Regulation on Plastics in Food Contact Materials

Mar-12-2025

Biocidal Products Regulation Specific Migration Limits SMLs Non-Intentionally Added Substances NIAS Purity Standards for Food Contact Materials Regulation EU 2025/351

The European Commission adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/351 on 19 February 2025, which introduces significant amendments to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended as food contact materials (FCMs)....

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EU Launches Evaluation of Cosmetic Products Regulation: Call for Evidence Open Until 21 March

Feb-27-2025

European Commission Environmental Impact Consumer Safety EU Cosmetic Products Regulation Evaluation Call For Evidence Cosmetic Products Regulation Regulation EC No 1223/2009

On 21 February 2025, the European Commission launched a comprehensive evaluation of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) to assess its effectiveness in protecting human health, ensuring a harmonized...

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