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Canada Proposes Stricter Regulations on PFAS

Initial steps will restrict PFAS in firefighting foams, with further regulations for other uses based on socio-economic factors and available alternatives.

15 July 2024

Rhode Island Bans PFAS in Consumer Products

From 1 January 2027, the manufacture, sale, and distribution of covered products containing intentionally added PFAS will be prohibited within the state.

15 July 2024

European Commission Updates Stakeholders on Critical FCM Changes

The adoption of the regulation is expected by November this year, with the entry into force by the end of the year.

15 July 2024

EPA Grants Petition to Regulate PFAS Formed During Plastic Fluorination

The regulation of PFAS in plastic fluorination is expected to have wide-reaching implications for industries relying on fluorinated plastic containers.

15 July 2024

EPA Releases Draft Opinion on Methomyl's Impact on Wildlife

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.

15 July 2024

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EU Implements Stricter Regulations on Mercury Usage to Protect Health and the Environment

‍Starting 1 January 2025, the use of dental amalgam will be largely prohibited within the EU.

15 July 2024

Companies Pay $1mn Civil Penalties in Alleged Violation of Clean Air Act

Additionally, the companies will upgrade equipment to cut emissions, perform regular compliance checks, and speed up leak repairs.

15 July 2024

New EPA Guidance on Methylene Chloride Compliance Released

The compliance guide provides detailed information to help entities understand the rule’s requirements and their responsibilities.

11 July 2024

ECHA Releases Report for Complex Inorganics from Non-Metallurgy

Substances such as 'Frits, chemicals' (EC 266-047-6) have been identified with a potential hazard for carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity.

10 July 2024

EPA Proposes New Mitigation Measures for Atrazine Contamination

EPA will take public comment on the revised proposal.

10 July 2024

Proposed Amendments to Methidathion Residue Levels in Great Britain

For apples, pears, and quinces, the MRL lowers from 0.03 to a proposed 0.01 mg/kg.

10 July 2024

EPA Calls for Public Comment on New Framework Addressing Antibacterial and Antifungal Resistance Risks

The framework guides the EPA's collaboration with federal agencies to balance the agricultural benefits of pesticides while minimising public health impact.

8 July 2024

GB PPP Approves New Herbicidal Active Substance Bixlozone

The HSE undertook a thorough assessment of Bixlozone against the approval criteria set out in assimilated Regulation No 1107/2009.

8 July 2024

Update to GB MCL List in Line With the 14th and 15th EU Adaptations to Technical Progress (ATPs)

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.

8 July 2024

ECHA Evaluates Regulatory Needs for Hydroxyphenyl Benzotriazoles

If the hazards are confirmed, restrictions on the use of these substances are proposed to minimise environmental release and human exposure.

2 July 2024

ECHA Releases Comprehensive Report on Saccharides

ECHA recommends no immediate regulatory actions for the saccharides group based on the current data.

2 July 2024

ECHA's Regulatory Assessment of Benzophenones: Key Findings and Proposed Actions

All substances are considered potential carcinogens based on structural similarity to benzophenone, which is classified as a Category 1B carcinogen.

2 July 2024

EPA Develops Standard Protocols for Disinfectant Residue Analysis on Hard Surfaces

The protocols aim to apply disinfectants quantitatively, determine post-application residue levels on surfaces, and establish a standard analysis method.

2 July 2024

EPA Reaches Settlement with J. Da Silva Properties for Violations of Federal Lead-Based Paint Rules

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.

2 July 2024

EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation of 1,1-Dichloroethane and Draft Hazard Assessment of 1,2-Dichloroethane for Public Comment and Peer Review

The EPA is now inviting public comments on the draft documents for a 60-day period following the publication of the Federal Register notice.

2 July 2024

Chemical Regulatory News

Canada Proposes Stricter Regulations on PFAS

Rhode Island Bans PFAS in Consumer Products

European Commission Updates Stakeholders on Critical FCM Changes

EPA Grants Petition to Regulate PFAS Formed During Plastic Fluorination

EPA Releases Draft Opinion on Methomyl's Impact on Wildlife

EU Implements Stricter Regulations on Mercury Usage to Protect Health and the Environment

Companies Pay $1mn Civil Penalties in Alleged Violation of Clean Air Act

New EPA Guidance on Methylene Chloride Compliance Released

ECHA Releases Report for Complex Inorganics from Non-Metallurgy

EPA Proposes New Mitigation Measures for Atrazine Contamination

Proposed Amendments to Methidathion Residue Levels in Great Britain

EPA Calls for Public Comment on New Framework Addressing Antibacterial and Antifungal Resistance Risks

GB PPP Approves New Herbicidal Active Substance Bixlozone

Update to GB MCL List in Line With the 14th and 15th EU Adaptations to Technical Progress (ATPs)

ECHA Evaluates Regulatory Needs for Hydroxyphenyl Benzotriazoles

ECHA Releases Comprehensive Report on Saccharides

ECHA's Regulatory Assessment of Benzophenones: Key Findings and Proposed Actions

EPA Develops Standard Protocols for Disinfectant Residue Analysis on Hard Surfaces

EPA Reaches Settlement with J. Da Silva Properties for Violations of Federal Lead-Based Paint Rules

EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation of 1,1-Dichloroethane and Draft Hazard Assessment of 1,2-Dichloroethane for Public Comment and Peer Review

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