ECHA Publishes Infographic to Help Companies Manage UFIs for Poison Centre Notifications Correctly

Jan-31-2025

Chemical industry ECHA UFI Unique Formula Identifier Poison Centre Notifications PCNs Hazardous Mixtures Infographic

On 21 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a new infographic to help companies manage their Unique Formula Identifiers (UFIs) effectively. The infographic provides guidance on how to ensure...

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EU Adopts New Regulations to Reduce Packaging Waste and Promote Sustainability

Jan-30-2025

EU Sustainability Recycle Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR Single Use Packaging Single Use Plastic

The European Council has formally adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)  which focuses on reducing packaging waste and promoting sustainability. The rules introduce binding targets for re-use, restrict certain...

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SCCS publishes preliminary scientific opinion on the safety of butylparaben cosmetic products for children

Jan-27-2025

Cosmetic Products Hazardous chemicals SCCS Preliminary Opinion Preservative Cosmetics for Children Butylparaben

On 10 January 2025, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted its preliminary opinion on the safety of using butylparaben as a preservative in cosmetic products for children. The...

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SCCS evaluates the safety of salicylic acid in children’s cosmetics

Jan-27-2025

Active ingredient Cosmetic Products Hazardous chemicals Preliminary Opinion Cosmetics for Children Salicylic Acid

On January 13, 2025, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its preliminary opinion on the safety of salicylic acid as a cosmetic preservative concerning children's exposure. The draft...

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ECHA Updates Candidate List: Five New SVHCs Added

Jan-22-2025

ECHA regulatorycompliance Endocrine Disruptors PBT vPvB Chemical Safety Substances of Very High Concern SVHC Candidate List Hazardous chemicals ECHA Notification Obligations

On 21 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) to a total of 247 substances. The latest update includes five...

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ECHA Highlights Environmental Risks of Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants

Jan-14-2025

ECHA EU Restricted substances PBT vPvB Flame Retardants Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants ABFR

On 18 December 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its report on Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants (ABFRs), identifying significant environmental risks associated with certain non-polymeric additives. These substances, which are...

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EU Updates Regulation EU No 547/2011 on the Labelling of Plant Protection Products

Jan-13-2025

Plant Protection Products (PPP) Pesticide Labelling Requirements Bee Protection EU Plant Protection Product Labelling Regulation Digital Labelling for Plant Protection Products Regulation EU No 547/2011 Update

The European Union has taken an important step to improve the safety and transparency of plant protection products by updating Regulation (EU) No 547/2011. The proposed updates aim to harmonise labelling...

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EU Proposes Temporary Exemptions from RoHS Directive for Lead in Specific Applications

Jan-09-2025

Amendment EU Lead Restricted substances in EEE RoHS Electrical and Electronics Exemption

On 6 January 2025, the European Union notified three proposed amendments to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2 Directive) to the World Trade Organization (WTO). These amendments seek to temporarily exempt specific uses...

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40 Hazardous Chemicals Added to EU PIC Regulation: Amendments Apply from 1 March 2025

Jan-07-2025

Amendment Import/export restrictions Pesticides POPs Prior Informed Consent PIC

The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the EU’s Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation, adding 40 hazardous chemicals to Annex I. The amendment was published in the Official Journal of...

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ECHA RAC Classifies Essential Oil Fragrances as Reproductive Toxicants: Burgeonal and Cyclamal Under Scrutiny

Dec-20-2024

CLP CMRs ECHA Classification Labelling and Packaging

On 5 December 2024, ECHA's Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) published its meeting highlights and adopted changes to the list of chemicals. The discussion decided that two groups of essential oil fragrances...

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