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The European Commission has published a comprehensive explanatory guide to support the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, which restricts the placing on the market of products containing intentionally added microplastics. The restriction en

On 11 April 2025, the European Commission welcomed the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the new Regulation on the Safety of Toys. The new Regulation aims to strengthen protections for children

On 14 April 2025, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation amending the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1021). The amendment introduces stricter control measures for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (P

On 29 April 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on certain hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) substances. This initiative aims to mitigate the harmful effects of these carcinogenic chemicals on workers

The European Commission has published a draft amendment to Regulation (EC) No 340/2008, proposing a 19.5% increase in standard fees and charges payable to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH Regulation. The adjustment reflects cumula

On 5 May 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the evaluation of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. This regulation governs the safety, labelling and marketing of cosmetics in the EU. The consultation is open

In May 2025, the European Commission adopted two Delegated Regulations introducing new restrictions under Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). These measures implement decisions from the Stockholm Convention and target t

On 15 May 2025, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/877, which updates Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). This amendment adds 21 substances to the list of those prohibited in cosmetic products d

On 16 April 2025, the European Commission adopted the 2025–2030 working plan under the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (ELFR). The plan prioritizes key product groups, such as stee

The European Commission is preparing a Delegated Regulation to update the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation in line with technical progress and the latest updates to the UN Globally Harmonised System (GHS), specifically revisio

On 3 June 2025, the European Commission published Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1085 in the Official Journal of the European Union. The regulation introduces a new restriction under Annex XVII to REACH, targeting two aprotic solvents: N,N-dimethyla