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UK REACH Publishes Final Opinion on Lead Ammunition Restrictions

The UK REACH agency releases its final opinion on lead ammunition restrictions, focusing on environmental and health risks while outlining phased bans and exceptions.

19 December 2024

Cosmetics

Belgium Completes Evaluation of Climbazole Under REACH Regulation

Belgium finalises REACH evaluation of climbazole, confirming its endocrine disruption and aquatic toxicity classification. Regulatory updates expected by 2025.

11 December 2024

Modern car

California Enforces Stricter Short-Form Warnings Under Proposition 65

California's Proposition 65 updates require businesses to include specific chemicals in short-form warnings, effective January 1, 2025.

11 December 2024

Chemical plant

ChemScore 2024: Yara Tops Rankings Amidst Slow Industry Progress Towards Safer Chemicals

ChemScore 2024 rankings show Yara leading in transparency, but chemical companies lag in adopting safer alternatives. Discover key insights and challenges.

11 December 2024

Disinfectant wipes

Draft EPA Guidance for Registration of Pre-Saturated Disinfecting Wipes Released for Public Comment

EPA releases draft guidance for registering pre-saturated disinfecting wipes, detailing efficacy testing with ASTM E3363.

11 December 2024

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ECHA Dismisses Appeal Over Registration Fee for Ethyl Methyl Carbonate

ECHA Board of Appeal upholds the rejection of Coloured Chemicals BV’s registration for ethyl methyl carbonate.

11 December 2024

Car tyres

EPA Advances Investigation Into 6PPD and 6PPD-Quinone

The EPA investigates the environmental and health risks of 6PPD and its toxic transformation product, 6PPD-quinone, seeking public input on alternatives and regulatory actions.

11 December 2024

Lab technicians

EPA Draft Risk Evaluation Identifies 1,3-Butadiene as Health Hazard

EPA draft identifies 1,3-butadiene as a health hazard, citing risks to workers and fenceline communities. Public comment open until February 3, 2025.‍

11 December 2024

EPA Eliminates LVE and LoR Exemptions for PFAS and PBT Chemicals

The EPA reforms chemical safety regulations, removing exemptions for PFAS and PBT chemicals to ensure rigorous safety assessments for public health.

11 December 2024

EPA Finalises Comprehensive Risk Evaluation for 1,4-Dioxane Under TSCA

The EPA’s finalised risk evaluation for 1,4-dioxane identifies serious health risks, including cancer, from occupational and environmental exposures. Regulatory actions are forthcoming.

11 December 2024

Dry cleaning

EPA Finalises Stricter Regulations on TCE and PCE

The EPA introduces strict bans and controls on trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE), aiming to reduce cancer risks and protect workers.

11 December 2024

Insulation for roof

EPA Finalizes Risk Evaluation Part 2 on Asbestos, Highlighting Legacy Use Risks

The EPA concludes its Part 2 Risk Evaluation for Asbestos, identifying significant health risks from legacy uses. Learn about its findings and regulatory implications.

11 December 2024

Fluoropolymers

EPA Proposes New Rules on Fluoroalkyl Compounds and Polymers

The EPA proposes updated Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for 17 chemical substances, requiring risk assessments before new manufacturing or processing activities. Public comments are open until 30 December 2024.

11 December 2024

Nut crops

EPA Proposes Rule to Limit Food Uses of Chlorpyrifos Following Legal Challenges

The EPA proposes revoking chlorpyrifos food tolerances for most uses to protect public health, with 11 crop exceptions.

11 December 2024

USA landscape

EPA Proposes Updated Mitigation Measures for Atrazine to Protect Aquatic Ecosystems

The EPA proposes revised mitigation measures for atrazine, featuring stricter standards and a flexible point-based system to protect aquatic ecosystems.

11 December 2024

EPA Reinstates Acceptance of Palamur Laboratory Data for Pesticide Registration

EPA resumes accepting pesticide data from Palamur Laboratory after compliance improvements and GLP recertification. ‍

11 December 2024

Waterways

EPA Revises TSCA Rules for DecaBDE and PIP (3:1) to Strengthen Chemical Safety Measures

The revisions for decaBDE and PIP (3:1) introduce strict new measures to protect workers and reduce toxic releases.

11 December 2024

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EPA Seeks Peer Reviewers for Phthalates Risk Evaluation Under TSCA

The EPA seeks nominations for peer reviewers of phthalate risk evaluations under TSCA. Submit nominations by the deadline to shape future regulatory policies.

11 December 2024

Lady bug

EPA Updates FY2025 Pesticide Maintenance Fees

Learn about the EPA's FY2025 pesticide maintenance fees update, key deadlines, and eligibility for small business discounts or waivers.

11 December 2024

Meeting room

EPA's Science Advisory Committee Reviews Risks of 1,1-Dichloroethane and 1,2-Dichloroethane

EPA assesses 1,1-dichloroethane and 1,2-dichloroethane risks, highlighting industrial impacts and ecological threats. Stakeholder feedback to shape final conclusions.

11 December 2024

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