England to Ban Bee-Killing Neonicotinoids: Major Step to Protect Pollinators

The UK Government has announced plans to end the use of harmful neonicotinoid pesticides in England, a major step towards fulfilling an election commitment to protect bees and other pollinators. The...

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UK Government Seeks Input on Proposed Persistent Organic Pollutants

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued a call for information on two types of chemical substances proposed as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) under the United...

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DEFRA's New Recommendations for the Implementation of NAMs in UK Chemical Regulations

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently published a report setting out a new set of recommendations for the integration of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) into...

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Upcoming Deadlines for Biocide Dossier Submissions and Renewals Announced by HSE

On 22 October 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published an update on biocide regulation in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), including important deadlines for dossier submissions and renewals...

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UK Extends Restrictions on Chemicals in Cosmetics: 13 New CMRs Added

The UK has made an amendment to its Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which it notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in an addendum on...

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UK: Time to Notify the HSE of PIC Chemicals for 2025

On 16 August 2024, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published a bulletin on the export of hazardous chemicals under the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation. Companies are now invited...

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HSE Seeks Feedback on Possible Changes to GB CLP Regulations

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting businesses involved in the chemical supply chain to provide feedback on potential changes to the Great Britain Classification, Labelling and Packaging (GB...

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GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List Updated

On 26 June 2024, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced a significant update to the Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) list, giving legal effect to the...

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DEFRA Extends Deadline of Public Consultation on Alternative Transitional Registration Model ATRm

The UK government has extended the deadline of the public consultation on proposals to amend the current transitional provisions under UK-REACH by introducing an Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) until 25...

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UK Government Notifies WTO of New Packaging and Recycling Regulation

On 1 May 2024, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations...

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