HSE Launches Public Consultation on Copper Substances

On 15 April 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a call for comments and relevant information on a number of copper substances. The reason for the consultation is that...

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UK SAG-CS Publishes Final Opinion on Methyl Salicylate: Setting Safe Limits in Cosmetics

The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) published its final opinion on methyl salicylate in cosmetics on 8 March 2024. The opinion...

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UK Notifies WTO of Amendments to Cosmetic Regulation

On 10 April 2024, the UK Department for Business and Trade formally notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intention to amend the GB Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009),...

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Call for Evidence: UK Authorities Seek Information on PFAS in Firefighting Foams

Update: The deadline on this consultation has been extended until 24 June 2024.   On 4 April 2024, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced its initiative to seek information and...

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UK: Three popular fungicides are on the way out

Indoxacarb, famoxadone, and mancozeb are three frequently used fungicides that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says facing potential withdrawal from the UK market. After reviewing these active ingredients, the HSE...

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25 new substances added to Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List

On 12 March 2024, the UKs Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced that 25 chemical substances have been added to the Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List (GB MCL). These...

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DEFRA publishes delayed UK REACH Work Programme for 2023/24

On 15 February 2024, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published the UK REACH Work Programme which describes the operational work planned for the 2023/2024 financial year....

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Reminder for 'Comply with UK-REACH' Users to Log in to Maintain Access

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging all 'Comply with UK-REACH' users to log in to their Government Gateway accounts immediately. The 'Comply with UK-REACH IT' service, which has...

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UK Withdraws Approval for Famoxadone: Impact on Plant Protection Products

On 15 February 2024, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its decision to withdraw the approval for the active substance...

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Great Britain Postpones Expiry Dates for Biocidal Active Substances

On 19 February 2024, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the postponement of active substance expiry dates for all biocidal active substance/product type combinations due to expire between 1...

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