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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

HSE Invites Companies to Submit Export Notifications for PIC Chemicals for 2025

The HSE stresses early notification to ensure processing time, including obtaining consent or considering waivers if the importing country doesn't respond.

28 August 2024

New Regulatory Measures Proposed for Aziridine Compounds

Aziridines are commonly used in adhesives, sealants, coatings, and textile treatments.

28 August 2024

Public Consultation Launched for the Stockholm Convention

The consultation invites Parties and observers to submit comments on the draft guidelines by 16 September 2024.

28 August 2024

Tattoo Artists Union and Auville Challenge EU REACH Restriction

The applicants seek €50,000 claiming it unfairly restricts tattoo ink substances. The applicants also argue the regulation hinders business freedom.

28 August 2024

Ukraine REACH: Timeline and Deadlines for Compliance with New Chemical Safety Rules

The regulation takes effect on 26 January 2025, starting a crucial pre-registration phase for chemical companies, running until 26 January 2026, to ensure compliance.

28 August 2024

Upcoming EU Decisions on Hexavalent Chromium: Key Dates and Implications

Cr(VI) reliance in aerospace and defence makes upcoming decisions crucial, with significant impacts expected across the sector.

28 August 2024

New Report: N-Methylaniline May Pose Cancer and Genetic Defect Risks

The substance is widely used as an additive in gasoline and for other industrial applications.

28 August 2024

Airplane spraying pesticide on crop fields

EPA Issues Emergency Order to Suspend All Pesticide Products Containing DCPA

The catalyst for this suspension stems from a series of studies, particularly a Comparative Thyroid Assay (CTA) conducted in 2021.

26 August 2024

EPA Announces Cancellation and Amendments of Chlorpyrifos Pesticide Registrations

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide used in various agricultural settings, has faced increasing scrutiny over its potential health risks.

9 August 2024

EPA Science Advisory Committee Reviews Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation

The committee's recommendations aim to improve risk evaluation accuracy and reliability, enhancing health and environmental protection. The EPA will incorporate these insights.

9 August 2024

European Commission Confirms Safety of HC Yellow No. 16 Hair Dye Ingredient

HC Yellow No. 16 was first reviewed in 2015 after the European Commission received an approval request from the cosmetics industry.

9 August 2024

European Environment Agency Five-Year Review

Several areas need improvement, including a robust monitoring system, better prioritisation, and enhanced resource allocation.

9 August 2024

Tomatoes sprayed with famoxadone and indoxacarb

Expiry of Approval for Active Substances Famoxadone and Indoxacarb in Great Britain

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.

9 August 2024

Is o-Phenylphenol Safe for Cosmetics? SCCS Releases Detailed Report

o-Phenylphenol (OPP) and its salts, SOPP and POPP, are preservatives in cosmetics, preventing microbial growth to extend shelf life and ensure safety.

9 August 2024

What the EPA's 2024 Safer Choice Standards Mean for PFAS Reduction

The programme continues to advocate for informed substitution, encouraging the transition from chemicals of concern to safer alternatives.

9 August 2024

Chemical Regulatory News

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

HSE Invites Companies to Submit Export Notifications for PIC Chemicals for 2025

New Regulatory Measures Proposed for Aziridine Compounds

Public Consultation Launched for the Stockholm Convention

Tattoo Artists Union and Auville Challenge EU REACH Restriction

Ukraine REACH: Timeline and Deadlines for Compliance with New Chemical Safety Rules

Upcoming EU Decisions on Hexavalent Chromium: Key Dates and Implications

New Report: N-Methylaniline May Pose Cancer and Genetic Defect Risks

EPA Issues Emergency Order to Suspend All Pesticide Products Containing DCPA

EPA Announces Cancellation and Amendments of Chlorpyrifos Pesticide Registrations

EPA Science Advisory Committee Reviews Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation

European Commission Confirms Safety of HC Yellow No. 16 Hair Dye Ingredient

European Environment Agency Five-Year Review

Expiry of Approval for Active Substances Famoxadone and Indoxacarb in Great Britain

Is o-Phenylphenol Safe for Cosmetics? SCCS Releases Detailed Report

What the EPA's 2024 Safer Choice Standards Mean for PFAS Reduction

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