Aziridines are commonly used in adhesives, sealants, coatings, and textile treatments.
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Aug 2024
The consultation invites Parties and observers to submit comments on the draft guidelines by 16 September 2024.
The strategy outlines a three-step plan to identify and apply measures to reduce herbicide impacts on endangered species.
Its applications range from the production of pigments, where it is known as Pigment Yellow 31, to its use in explosives, coatings, and adhesives.
The HSE stresses early notification to ensure processing time, including obtaining consent or considering waivers if the importing country doesn't respond.
The applicants seek €50,000 claiming it unfairly restricts tattoo ink substances. The applicants also argue the regulation hinders business freedom.
The regulation takes effect on 23 January 2025, starting a crucial pre-registration phase for chemical companies, running until 23 January 2026, to ensure compliance.
A key measure requires applicants to cut Cr(VI) consumption during the review period, targeting at least a 50% reduction from the original application volume.
The REACH restriction adoption is expected by end of 2026, about three years after the mandate was issued.
Cr(VI) reliance in aerospace and defence makes upcoming decisions crucial, with significant impacts expected across the sector.
Manufacturers and users may face strict new regulations, including potential restrictions on the substance's use in consumer products.
The Board of Appeal found in favour of BASF, concluding that the ECHA had breached its duty to examine each case individually.
Businesses handling lead acid batteries are now required to implement stricter controls to ensure compliance with the latest standards.
This strategy aims to advance chemical safety through science, collaboration, and knowledge, emphasising the protection of human health and the environment.
The dispute began when Armosa Tech SA sought to share costs to be included in the Article 95 list.
The substance is widely used as an additive in gasoline and for other industrial applications.
The catalyst for this suspension stems from a series of studies, particularly a Comparative Thyroid Assay (CTA) conducted in 2021.
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The programme continues to advocate for informed substitution, encouraging the transition from chemicals of concern to safer alternatives.
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Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide used in various agricultural settings, has faced increasing scrutiny over its potential health risks.
Famoxadone - Producers: sell until 31 Dec 2024; Users: use until 31 Dec 2025. Indoxacarb - Producers: sell until 28 Feb 2025; Users: use until 28 Feb 2026.
Several areas need improvement, including a robust monitoring system, better prioritisation, and enhanced resource allocation.
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) and its salts, SOPP and POPP, are preservatives in cosmetics, preventing microbial growth to extend shelf life and ensure safety.
HC Yellow No. 16 was first reviewed in 2015 after the European Commission received an approval request from the cosmetics industry.
The committee's recommendations aim to improve risk evaluation accuracy and reliability, enhancing health and environmental protection. The EPA will incorporate these insights.
The rule would prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of 1-BP for all consumer uses, except for certain industrial applications.
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The deadline for submitting feedback on the proposed regulation is 27 August 2024.
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This information must be submitted through the Single Window online system by no later than 29 January 2025.
The EPA is conducting thorough quality checks to ensure data accuracy, with a revised dataset expected in October 2024.
Despite the decision not to revise existing standards, the EPA identified several contaminants that warrant further investigation.
The draft assessments highlight significant concerns regarding the impact of these pesticides on both human health and the environment.
PPP holders in Northern Ireland are advised to check their authorisations against the updated EU MRLs to ensure compliance.
The groups urge the EPA to immediately cancel all PFAS-containing pesticide registrations under FIFRA.
The draft, open for public comment until 23 September 2024, advances the EPA's efforts to balance pesticide use with conservation under the ESA and FIFRA.
The new regulations require that polymers in EU fertilising products, like coating agents and mulch films, must be natural and unmodified or meet biodegradability standards.
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A product with dicamba and S-metolachlor is proposed for use on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans.
The regulation sets a stringent limit for methoxychlor presence in substances, mixtures, and articles at 0.01 mg/kg.
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The EPA's decision to propose the revocation stems from the fact that PTFE is no longer used in any registered pesticide products in the United States.
The draft regulation is open for public feedback from 19 July 2024 to 16 August 2024.
2023 was also a year of strategic enhancement for ECHA.
Ledprona's mechanism of action is based on RNA interference (RNAi), a natural process used by plants and animals for disease protection.
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EFSA is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the proposed revisions, work plan, and engagement activities.
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The document offers a step-by-step approach to determine if a polymer falls within the scope of the restriction and how to comply with the new requirements.
The updated Roadmap addresses regulatory actions for PVC and other substances to enhance health and environmental safety across the EU.
Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, commonly used as a flame retardant, has been identified by ECHA as toxic for reproduction.
The decision mandates that all advertising statements for biocidal products must accurately reflect their risks.
In September, the focus will shift to textiles, upholstery, leather, apparel, carpets, food contact materials and packaging, and petroleum and mining.
The EU plans to revise its watch list of surface water pollutants in 2024 to better monitor and control chemical risks.
This legislation mandates significant increases in the recycled plastic content of single-use plastic beverage bottles.
The fungicide has potential endocrine disrupting properties but non-renewal would have had a significant impact on society.
Industry gets more time to make a gradual shift to DEHP-free medical devices.
As von der Leyen's new term begins, the EU faces significant challenges in balancing industrial competitiveness with environmental sustainability.
Stakeholders and interested parties can submit their feedback during the 60-day public comment period.
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The regulation stipulates that these new criteria will come into effect from 17 October 2028.
The workshop featured presentations and discussions from a wide range of stakeholders.
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Talc, widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food processing, is classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A).
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All petitions for new active ingredients seeking initial U.S. registration must include a detailed human health spray drift assessment.
Initial steps will restrict PFAS in firefighting foams, with further regulations for other uses based on socio-economic factors and available alternatives.
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From 1 January 2027, the manufacture, sale, and distribution of covered products containing intentionally added PFAS will be prohibited within the state.
The adoption of the regulation is expected by November this year, with the entry into force by the end of the year.
The regulation of PFAS in plastic fluorination is expected to have wide-reaching implications for industries relying on fluorinated plastic containers.
The FWS draft BiOp concludes that the use of methomyl, as currently registered, is likely to jeopardize 82 listed species and adversely modify 34 critical habitats.
Starting 1 January 2025, the use of dental amalgam will be largely prohibited within the EU.
Additionally, the companies will upgrade equipment to cut emissions, perform regular compliance checks, and speed up leak repairs.
The compliance guide provides detailed information to help entities understand the rule’s requirements and their responsibilities.
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EPA will take public comment on the revised proposal.
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For apples, pears, and quinces, the MRL lowers from 0.03 to a proposed 0.01 mg/kg.
Substances such as 'Frits, chemicals' (EC 266-047-6) have been identified with a potential hazard for carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity.
The framework guides the EPA's collaboration with federal agencies to balance the agricultural benefits of pesticides while minimising public health impact.
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The HSE undertook a thorough assessment of Bixlozone against the approval criteria set out in assimilated Regulation No 1107/2009.
The decision was needed to legally include entries from the EU classification that weren't retained in GB law after Brexit ended on 31 December 2020.
The renewed approval of metconazole will come into effect on 1 September 2024 and will be valid until 31 August 2031.
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An inspection conducted by the EPA in August 2022 revealed several violations of the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule at properties owned by J. Da Silva Properties.
The EPA is now inviting public comments on the draft documents for a 60-day period following the publication of the Federal Register notice.
The regulation focuses on ensuring transparency and safety concerning hazardous substances in products.
The evaluation confirms that Diuron poses a confirmed risk of endocrine disruption to the environment.
This draft regulation, reflecting decisions from the May 2023 Stockholm Convention, aims to prohibit or restrict dechlorane plus use within the EU.
Terbufos has been recognised as a hazardous chemical under the Rotterdam Convention, which requires prior informed consent for its international trade.
The assessment supports the inclusion of HFE-7500 under the proposed universal restriction PFAS at the EU level.
The Spanish Ministry concluded that there is a critical need for regulatory actions to manage the risks associated with 4-nonylphenol, branched.
ECHA recommends no immediate regulatory actions for the saccharides group based on the current data.
The REF-14 project is set to be prepared in 2025, with inspections expected to begin in 2026.
The protocols aim to apply disinfectants quantitatively, determine post-application residue levels on surfaces, and establish a standard analysis method.
These updates are part of the EPA's ongoing effort to ensure these pesticides meet current safety standards.
If the hazards are confirmed, restrictions on the use of these substances are proposed to minimise environmental release and human exposure.
All substances are considered potential carcinogens based on structural similarity to benzophenone, which is classified as a Category 1B carcinogen.
Tests revealed that a children's jewellery set contained over 6,000 times the legal limit of Cadmium, a carcinogenic element.
Jun 2024
This case highlights the ongoing debates and disagreements between chemical companies and regulatory authorities over the safety classifications of substances.
The Court found that CFE's appeal did not meet the necessary criteria to proceed.
The law will roll out in phases: key sections on chemicals in cosmetics, menstrual products, PFAS, and firefighting agents take effect January 1, 2026.
Several silver compounds have been identified as potential reproductive toxins.
The EPA has conducted an economic analysis estimating the incremental costs of the proposed rule to be approximately $396 million annually over 20 years.
The law outlines a phased approach to banning products containing intentionally added PFAS, with specific dates for different categories.
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The board concluded that Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH's registration dossier remained non-compliant with the necessary information requirements.
A significant 81% of participants recognised the presence of "free riders" who avoid compliance duties.
ECHA finds existing regulations address EDC risks in articles, so no new restrictions are needed. Continued monitoring and enforcement are essential.
ECHA's new consultation process ensures thorough assessment of hazardous substances, aiming to identify and utilise safer alternatives whenever possible.
The Commission has opened a public consultation period ending on 27 June 2024.
The new regulation sets up a structured program for the gradual review of safeners and synergists already on the market.
France and Germany cited health risks from manufacturing and harmful substances, including isocyanates and PBT/vPvB chemicals, in the biocidal product.
The Clean Air Act mandates that facilities using extremely hazardous substances must develop and implement risk management plans.
