EU Proposes Restrictions on CMR Substances under REACH

The European Union has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Regulation proposing amendments to the REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006). The amendment aims to include recently...

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EU Draft Decision Seeks to Ban Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products

On 20 November 2024, the European Union (EU) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision proposing the non-approval of ethylene oxide as an active substance in...

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ECHA Launches IUCLID v8.13.2: Enhancing User Experience and Functionality

On 11 November 2024, the European Union Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the release of a new service version for the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID). This most recent version, IUCLID...

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Progress on the EU PFAS Restriction Proposal: ECHA Provides Key Updates

On 20 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), in collaboration with authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, provided a progress update on the restriction proposal for per-...

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European Commission Releases FAQ Document to Clarify New Eco-design Regulation for Sustainable Products

The European Commission has released a detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide initial clarification on the newly implemented Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which officially took effect on...

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ECHA Publishes Updated Guidance on the Application of CLP Criteria

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria to reflect the latest regulatory developments and scientific advances. The revised guidance is now...

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EU Plans 2025 REACH Regulation Revision: Enhanced Chemical Safety and PFAS Restrictions

The European Union is set to revise its REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation in 2025, with the aim of streamlining chemical safety protocols and strengthening environmental protection....

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ECHA Adds New Hazardous Chemical to SVHC Candidate List: Triphenyl Phosphate

On 7 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added triphenyl phosphate (CAS No 115-86-69) to its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC). Triphenyl phosphate is known to...

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ECHA Pilot Report Reveals Presence of Hazardous Chemicals in Cosmetics

At the end of October 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a report on hazardous chemicals found in cosmetic products, identifying non-compliance with the REACH and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)...

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European Ombudsman Criticises Delays in Managing Hazardous Chemicals Under REACH Regulation

On 17 October 2024, the European Ombudsman published a recommendation calling on the European Commission to address delays in the authorisation of dangerous chemical substances under the REACH Regulation. These delays,...

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