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FDA Reaffirms Decision on Phthalates in Food Packaging Amid Health and Safety Concerns

The FDA upholds its 2022 decision to eliminate most phthalates from food packaging, citing industry shift and ongoing safety reviews.

13 November 2024

Health Canada's 2024-2026 Regulatory Plan Embraces GHS and More

Health Canada's 2024-2026 plan brings significant chemical policy updates, including GHS adoption and toxin regulations, aligning with global standards.

13 November 2024

HSE Extends Expiry Dates for Key Pesticide Substances Including Aluminium Phosphide and Sulfoxaflor

HSE extends approval expiry dates for pesticides like Aluminium phosphide and Sulfoxaflor, ensuring continued crop protection in the UK.

13 November 2024

Japan Announces Public Consultation on UV-328, methoxychlor, and Dechlorane Plus

Participate in Japan’s public consultation on amendments targeting harmful substances. Submit feedback by 6 December 2024.

13 November 2024

Japan Enforces Rigorous Controls on PFAS and Related Compounds in Updated Chemical Regulations

Japan enacts strict regulations on hazardous chemicals, including PFAS, to meet global standards, safeguard ecosystems, and enforce industry compliance.

13 November 2024

Key Biocides Set for Expiry in Great Britain: Reminder by UK HSE

Stay informed on biocides regulations in GB. Key active substance authorisations expire by 2025.

13 November 2024

LANXESS CMIT/MIT Biocides Receive EU Authorisation

EU grants 10-year authorisation to LANXESS CMIT/MIT biocides, boosting industrial preservation across Europe from Nov 2024 to Oct 2034.

13 November 2024

Microplastics: Emerging Health Risks as Vectors for Chemical Exposure Revealed in New Study

A new study highlights the role of microplastics as vectors for chemical exposure, potentially impacting human health through ingestion.

13 November 2024

Montenegro Implements New Regulations for Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Films

Montenegro enforces new rules for food contact regenerated cellulose films, ensuring EU-aligned safety, quality, and compliance standards.

13 November 2024

New LitChemPlast Database Reveals Extensive Chemical Presence in Plastics

The LitChemPlast database, compiling data from 372 studies, reveals over 3,500 chemicals in plastics.

13 November 2024

New Study Highlights Gaps in EU Chemical Safety Assessment Under REACH

A new report from Stockholm University unveils challenges in EU REACH regulation, urging clearer guidance to assess the essentiality of harmful chemical uses.

13 November 2024

RAC Adopts 13 Key Opinions on Hazardous Substances' Classification and Labelling

RAC’s latest classification updates on substances like talc, tebuconazole, and 2-pyrrolidone could affect industries from cosmetics to agriculture.

13 November 2024

State of Water Report 2024 Highlights Mercury, PFAS, and Pesticides in EU Waterways: EEA Urges Faster Regulation

A new report reveals extensive chemical pollution in EU waters, calling for swift regulatory updates to tackle toxic substances like PFAS and pesticides.

13 November 2024

UK Amends Approval Restrictions for Pesticide Ingredient Fenpyrazamine, Addressing Impurity Limits

HSE revises fenpyrazamine regulations, setting stricter impurity limits to improve safety in plant protection products in the UK.

13 November 2024

UK Approves Amendment to Prosulfuron Approval, Lifts Application Restrictions

The UK has lifted prosulfuron application restrictions, allowing annual use of the herbicide for improved pest control.

13 November 2024

UK Food Standards Agency Report Explores New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)

UK FSA explores New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance chemical safety testing, reduce animal testing, and align with ethical standards.

13 November 2024

UK HSE Seeks Input on Chemical Use in Post-Mortem Procedures

UK HSE's survey on chemical use in post-mortem care seeks insights from professionals by 8 December 2024, to shape future biocide policies.

13 November 2024

UK MP Calls for Regulation of PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in Drinking Water

UK MP Munira Wilson advocates for PFAS regulation in drinking water, urging government action against these harmful "forever chemicals."

13 November 2024

UK Poised for Leadership in Chemical Safety with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) Framework

The UK advances chemical safety with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), reducing animal testing and boosting regulatory innovation.

13 November 2024

UK Requests Input on Potentially Hazardous Chemicals under Review as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

The UK seeks information on the environmental and health impacts of chlorinated paraffins and polyhalogenated dibenzodioxins, proposed as POPs. Comments due by 29 November 2024.

13 November 2024

Chemical Regulatory News

FDA Reaffirms Decision on Phthalates in Food Packaging Amid Health and Safety Concerns

Health Canada's 2024-2026 Regulatory Plan Embraces GHS and More

HSE Extends Expiry Dates for Key Pesticide Substances Including Aluminium Phosphide and Sulfoxaflor

Japan Announces Public Consultation on UV-328, methoxychlor, and Dechlorane Plus

Japan Enforces Rigorous Controls on PFAS and Related Compounds in Updated Chemical Regulations

Key Biocides Set for Expiry in Great Britain: Reminder by UK HSE

LANXESS CMIT/MIT Biocides Receive EU Authorisation

Microplastics: Emerging Health Risks as Vectors for Chemical Exposure Revealed in New Study

Montenegro Implements New Regulations for Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Films

New LitChemPlast Database Reveals Extensive Chemical Presence in Plastics

New Study Highlights Gaps in EU Chemical Safety Assessment Under REACH

RAC Adopts 13 Key Opinions on Hazardous Substances' Classification and Labelling

State of Water Report 2024 Highlights Mercury, PFAS, and Pesticides in EU Waterways: EEA Urges Faster Regulation

UK Amends Approval Restrictions for Pesticide Ingredient Fenpyrazamine, Addressing Impurity Limits

UK Approves Amendment to Prosulfuron Approval, Lifts Application Restrictions

UK Food Standards Agency Report Explores New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)

UK HSE Seeks Input on Chemical Use in Post-Mortem Procedures

UK MP Calls for Regulation of PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in Drinking Water

UK Poised for Leadership in Chemical Safety with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) Framework

UK Requests Input on Potentially Hazardous Chemicals under Review as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

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