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Understanding the EPA's New Regulations on Methylene Chloride and Impacts on Industries

The regulation identifies specific uses of Methylene Chloride that are either prohibited outright or subject to stringent controls.

30 April 2024

ECHA Workshop Spotlights Data Challenges and Advances in Regulatory Risk Management

A significant delay in risk management is caused by inadequate hazard data, necessitating a wait for new data generation.

29 April 2024

EU Court Strengthens Safety Measures for Pesticide Approvals

Recent scientific research suggested Dagonis and Pitcher might have endocrine-disrupting effects that could harm human health.

29 April 2024

Canada Announces New Reporting Requirements for Plastics

This directive applies to manufacturers, importers, and marketers of specified plastic resins and products.

29 April 2024

EPA Finalizes Stronger Chemical Risk Evaluation Process

All risk evaluations initiated 30 days post-publication will adhere to these updated procedures.

29 April 2024

European Commission Unveils "Essential Use" Chemical Strategy to Enhance Green Deal

The "essential use" concept, although not immediately altering existing legislation, sets the stage for potential future integrations into law.

29 April 2024

European Positive Lists: EU Commission Sets New Standards for Water Contact Substances

Full application of this legislation by December 2026 gives stakeholders time to gradually adapt to new requirements.

29 April 2024

Pollinis France Challenges the European Commission's Approval of Boscalid

The applicant argues that the decision to extend boscalid's approval violates several EU laws and principles.

29 April 2024

PFAS REACH Restriction Progress: Proposal Submitters Detail Assessment Updates

The collaborative effort aims to refine the initially submitted proposal based on the insights gained from public feedback.

22 April 2024

EPA Publishes Update on Draft Herbicide Strategy (April 2024)

The EPA continues to engage with various stakeholders to refine the strategy, with the final version scheduled for release by 30 August 2024.

22 April 2024

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Asbestos Risk Evaluation

The EPA is keen on receiving input on the draft evaluation, particularly concerning the assessment methodologies and conclusions drawn.

22 April 2024

ECHA Board of Appeal Overturns Agency's Decision in Chemical Mutagenicity Case

The Board identified errors in the Agency's risk assessment regarding the substance's potential for mutagenicity.

18 April 2024

EPA Regulations to Transform Air Quality Standards in Chemical and Polymer Industries

One of the central aspects of the new regulations is the tightened controls on equipment leaks of VOCs in SOCMI.

18 April 2024

EPA Updates Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal

The guidance zeroes in on three large-scale capacity technologies — thermal destruction, landfills, and underground injection.

18 April 2024

Chemicals pollution barrels outside a factory

EU Introduces Criminal Penalties for Chemical Regulation Breaches: Key Changes

The updated legislation introduces criminal penalties for severe infringements that cause significant environmental damage.

18 April 2024

European Court Defines Importation and Registration Guidelines under REACH Regulation

ECJ clarifies that buyers don't need to register substances under REACH if another EU entity has already taken responsibility and registered it.

18 April 2024

‘Forever chemicals’: French MPs Move PFAS Product Ban Forward

The bill mandates phasing out of PFAS in a variety of consumer products, leading up to a complete prohibition on all PFAS in textiles by the year 2030.

18 April 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Sets National Drinking Water Standard for PFAS

The rule sets limits for five individual PFAS chemicals and also establishes a combined limit for mixtures of certain PFAS.

10 April 2024

EPA Implements New Measures to Safeguard Endangered Species from Harmful Insecticides

The mitigation measures are for the use of three widely-used insecticides: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion.

9 April 2024

Farm worker in field with digital tablet

EPA Issues Warning on Herbicide Dacthal

Used extensively in agricultural and non-agricultural settings, DCPA is a key herbicide for crops like broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, and onions.

9 April 2024

Chemical Regulatory News

Understanding the EPA's New Regulations on Methylene Chloride and Impacts on Industries

ECHA Workshop Spotlights Data Challenges and Advances in Regulatory Risk Management

EU Court Strengthens Safety Measures for Pesticide Approvals

Canada Announces New Reporting Requirements for Plastics

EPA Finalizes Stronger Chemical Risk Evaluation Process

European Commission Unveils "Essential Use" Chemical Strategy to Enhance Green Deal

European Positive Lists: EU Commission Sets New Standards for Water Contact Substances

Pollinis France Challenges the European Commission's Approval of Boscalid

PFAS REACH Restriction Progress: Proposal Submitters Detail Assessment Updates

EPA Publishes Update on Draft Herbicide Strategy (April 2024)

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Asbestos Risk Evaluation

ECHA Board of Appeal Overturns Agency's Decision in Chemical Mutagenicity Case

EPA Regulations to Transform Air Quality Standards in Chemical and Polymer Industries

EPA Updates Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal

EU Introduces Criminal Penalties for Chemical Regulation Breaches: Key Changes

European Court Defines Importation and Registration Guidelines under REACH Regulation

‘Forever chemicals’: French MPs Move PFAS Product Ban Forward

Biden-Harris Administration Sets National Drinking Water Standard for PFAS

EPA Implements New Measures to Safeguard Endangered Species from Harmful Insecticides

EPA Issues Warning on Herbicide Dacthal

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