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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EU Packaging Law to Impose Strict PFAS Restrictions in Food Packaging by 2026

Feb-25-2025

PFAS Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PFAS Restriction Law EU PFAS Restriction

The European Union has introduced restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials (FCMs) under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).  These measures aim to limit PFAS...

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France Adopts Comprehensive PFAS Ban with Specific Implementation Dates

Feb-21-2025

France PFAS Ban PFAS in Cosmetics PFAS in Texiles PFAS Consumer Products Forever Chemicals Ban EU PFAS Restriction Denmark PFAS Ban

On 20 February 2025, the French National Assembly adopted a new law aimed at reducing public exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals" due to...

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EU - Key Regulatory Insights 2024

Feb-14-2025

CLP ECHA CHEM Ozone depleting substance ODS PFAS SVHC Candidate List Poison Centre Notifications PCNs

The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation, Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, is the legal framework for the regulation of chemicals in the European Union (EU). It was adopted...

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EU Withdraws Approval of Metribuzin over Health and Environmental Concerns

Feb-12-2025

Pesticides Regulatory Updates Endocrine Disruptors Herbicide European Food Safety Authority EFSA Metribuzin Ban Bee Protection

The European Union (EU) has decided not to renew the approval of the herbicide metribuzin due to concerns about its possible risks to human health and the environment. The decision comes...

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ECHA Revises Emission Scenario Document for Product Type 18

Feb-12-2025

BPR ECHA Biocidal Products Regulation Insecticide Revised Emission Scenario Document ESD Product Type 18 PT18 Risk Mitigation Measures Environmental Protection Active Substances

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released the revised Emission Scenario Document (ESD) for Product Type 18 (PT18) in December 2024. This substantial update to the 2008 OECD ESD PT18 offers critical...

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PPWR Enters into Force: ECHA Takes on New Role in Packaging Safety

Feb-12-2025

Circular economy ECHA Sustainability Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR Enters into Force Hazardous Substances in Packaging

On 11 February 2025, the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially entered into force, introducing stricter requirements to reduce packaging waste, improve recyclability, and eliminate hazardous substances. The...

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Denmark: New Rules for Storage of Pesticide Spray Liquid

Feb-11-2025

Denmark Pesticide Regulations Pesticide Storage Rules Pesticide Labelling Requirements Agricultural Chemicals Storage Safe Pesticide Application

New requirements for the storage of mixed and concentrated pesticide spray solutions in smaller containers have effect from January 2025. These revisions to the Pesticides Executive Order introduced stricter labelling and...

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ECHA Publishes Single Programming Document for 2025–2027: Focus on Chemical Safety Sustainability and Digital Transformation

Feb-07-2025

BPR ECHA Single Programming Document 2025-2027 Sustainable Chemical Management EU Green Deal Alternatives to Animal Testing Safe and Sustainable by Design SSBD New Approach Methodologies NAM

On 3 February 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its Single Programming Document for 2025–2027, outlining its strategic objectives and regulatory actions for the next three years. The plan reinforces...

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EU Agencies Address Azole Fungicide Resistance in Aspergillus Fungi

Feb-05-2025

ECHA EFSA Public Health Azole Fungicides Aspergillus Resistance One Health European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC European Environment Agency EEA European Medicines Agency EMA Environmental Impact

On 30 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and four other EU agencies published a report highlighting the risks associated with the use of azole fungicides, in particular their role...

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