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Norway Proposes Octamethyltrisiloxane as a REACH SVHC

ECHA has opened a public consultation on the proposal, with a deadline for submitting comments set for 14 October 2024.

4 September 2024

Belgium Proposes Perfluamine as a Substance of Very High Concern

Stakeholders, including industry, environmental groups, and the public, are invited to submit comments by 14 October 2024.

4 September 2024

Health and Safety Executive Seeks Feedback on GB CLP Regulation

Businesses can access the survey on the HSE website, with submissions closing at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 18 September 2024.

4 September 2024

Planned Removal of Entries from GB BPR Article 95 List

All suppliers are urged to act promptly to ensure compliance and maintain their status on the GB Article 95 list.

4 September 2024

EU Grants Union Authorisation to ClearKlens Wipes

ClearKlens wipes have received EU approval for their effective disinfecting properties, ensuring compliance with safety standards across Europe.

4 September 2024

European Commission Renews Approval of Captan with New Restrictions

Discover the European Commission's renewal of captan with new safety measures and restrictions for agricultural use.

4 September 2024

BAuA Calls for Stricter Controls on n-Hexane to Protect Consumer Health

German authority urges stricter n-hexane regulations due to neurotoxicity and reproductive risks.

4 September 2024

EPA Releases Draft Environmental Exposure Assessment for DINP Under TSCA

DINP is commonly found in consumer products such as adhesives, coatings, synthetic rubbers, and various plastic materials.

4 September 2024

Woman using remote on electric pvc windows

Malta Updates RoHS Regulations for Hazardous Substances in Electronics

From 28 May 2026, recovered rigid PVC from electronic windows and doors can only be used for new articles in specific categories per the regulations.

31 August 2024

EPA Announces New Guidelines for Antimicrobial Efficacy Against Legionella in Cooling Towers

The guidance stresses robust testing to ensure antimicrobial products effectively reduce Legionella in cooling tower systems.

31 August 2024

ANSES Evaluates Tris(4-Nonylphenyl) Phosphite as Environmental Endocrine Disruptor

Manufacturers and users may face strict new regulations, including potential restrictions on the substance's use in consumer products.

28 August 2024

Asbestos Risks and Mesothelioma: New Report Highlights Decline in Deaths

Mesothelioma, a lung-lining cancer linked to asbestos exposure, is nearly always fatal, often within 12 months of symptoms appearing.

28 August 2024

Barium Chromate Under Scrutiny as REACH SVHC

Its applications range from the production of pigments, where it is known as Pigment Yellow 31, to its use in explosives, coatings, and adhesives.

28 August 2024

BASF's REACH Tonnage Downgrade Appeal Succeeds

The Board of Appeal found in favour of BASF, concluding that the ECHA had breached its duty to examine each case individually.

28 August 2024

Biofa GmbH vs. European Chemicals Agency: Board of Appeal Decision

The dispute began when Armosa Tech SA sought to share costs to be included in the Article 95 list.

28 August 2024

ECHA's 2024-2028 Strategy: Tackling Key Regulatory Challenges in Chemical Safety

This strategy aims to advance chemical safety through science, collaboration, and knowledge, emphasising the protection of human health and the environment.

28 August 2024

Environment Agency's Updated Guidance on POPs in Lead Acid Batteries

Businesses handling lead acid batteries are now required to implement stricter controls to ensure compliance with the latest standards.

28 August 2024

EPA Unveils New Herbicide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species and Critical Habitats

The strategy outlines a three-step plan to identify and apply measures to reduce herbicide impacts on endangered species.

28 August 2024

Close-up of decorative chrome alloy wheel

EU Mandates 50% Reduction in Hexavalent Chromium for Decorative Plating

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.

28 August 2024

European Commission Updates on Approach to REACH Restriction of Chromium VI Substances

The REACH restriction adoption is expected by end of 2026, about three years after the mandate was issued.

28 August 2024

Chemical Regulatory News

Norway Proposes Octamethyltrisiloxane as a REACH SVHC

Belgium Proposes Perfluamine as a Substance of Very High Concern

Health and Safety Executive Seeks Feedback on GB CLP Regulation

Planned Removal of Entries from GB BPR Article 95 List

EU Grants Union Authorisation to ClearKlens Wipes

European Commission Renews Approval of Captan with New Restrictions

BAuA Calls for Stricter Controls on n-Hexane to Protect Consumer Health

EPA Releases Draft Environmental Exposure Assessment for DINP Under TSCA

Malta Updates RoHS Regulations for Hazardous Substances in Electronics

EPA Announces New Guidelines for Antimicrobial Efficacy Against Legionella in Cooling Towers

ANSES Evaluates Tris(4-Nonylphenyl) Phosphite as Environmental Endocrine Disruptor

Asbestos Risks and Mesothelioma: New Report Highlights Decline in Deaths

Barium Chromate Under Scrutiny as REACH SVHC

BASF's REACH Tonnage Downgrade Appeal Succeeds

Biofa GmbH vs. European Chemicals Agency: Board of Appeal Decision

ECHA's 2024-2028 Strategy: Tackling Key Regulatory Challenges in Chemical Safety

Environment Agency's Updated Guidance on POPs in Lead Acid Batteries

EPA Unveils New Herbicide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species and Critical Habitats

EU Mandates 50% Reduction in Hexavalent Chromium for Decorative Plating

European Commission Updates on Approach to REACH Restriction of Chromium VI Substances

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