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Anvisa Bans TPO and DMPT in Nail Products

Anvisa bans TPO and DMPT in cosmetic products due to cancer and fertility risks, aligning Brazil with EU regulations. Compliance deadlines set.

6 November 2025

ECHA Adds DBBPE to Candidate List

ECHA adds DBBPE to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern, triggering new legal obligations for suppliers and importers.

6 November 2025

EU Council Agrees to Simplify Chemical Product Rules, Offering Clarity for Industry

The Council backs simplified EU chemical regulations, balancing reduced burden with strong safety standards for industry professionals.

6 November 2025

Recyclers Withdraw Fluorinated Container Certification Amid PFAS Concerns

Fluorinated plastic containers lose recyclability certification over PFAS risks, impacting manufacturers and prompting industry-wide reassessment.

6 November 2025

UK Government Proposes Ambitious Reform of HFC Phasedown in F Gas Regulation

The UK is proposing a new HFC phasedown to cut emissions by 98.6 percent by 2048. The plan supports Net Zero goals and aims to drive industry innovation.

6 November 2025

California Launches Reproductive Toxicity Review for p,p’-Bisphenol Chemicals

OEHHA calls for data on the reproductive toxicity of p,p’-bisphenol chemicals under Proposition 65, signalling potential regulatory action for industry stakeholders.

31 October 2025

European Commission Seeks Definitive Safety Verdict on Nano Silica in Cosmetics

European Commission mandates SCCS to reassess the safety of Hydrated Silica (nano) in cosmetics, aiming to resolve data gaps and guide EU compliance.

31 October 2025

French Lawmakers Push for EU-Wide Ban on Acetamiprid to Protect Health and Environment

France urges the EU to ban acetamiprid, the last approved neonicotinoid, highlighting health risks and trade inequalities.

31 October 2025

Netherlands Faces Urgent Infrastructure Challenges Amid Shift to Safer Transport of Hazardous Substances

Climate change and the energy transition demand urgent upgrades to Dutch transport infrastructure for hazardous substances, warns RIVM.

31 October 2025

NGI Secures NOK 12 Million to Pioneer Circular PFAS Remediation Project

Norwegian researchers launch VIRTUE project to tackle PFAS pollution with a circular clean-up method combining plants, pyrolysis, and biochar.

31 October 2025

Germany Proposes TNT Environmental Standards Amid Rising Munition Pollution Concerns

Germany's CONMAR-Impact study sets new environmental quality standards for TNT in marine ecosystems, raising industry-wide compliance questions.

24 October 2025

EFSA Review Questions Extent of Microplastic Release from Food Contact Materials

EFSA finds limited evidence of microplastic release from food contact materials, citing mechanical stress as the main mechanism and calling for improved methodologies.

24 October 2025

Illinois to Ban Nonbiodegradable Plastic Glitter in Personal Care Products by 2029

Illinois will prohibit nonbiodegradable plastic glitter in personal care products by 2029, impacting manufacturers, retailers, and regulators alike.

24 October 2025

EU Ministers Press Commission on Delayed REACH Revision Amid Industry and Environmental Demands

EU Member States urge the Commission to accelerate the REACH revision, citing urgent health, environmental, and industry competitiveness needs.

24 October 2025

Ukraine Delays Implementation of Key Chemical Safety Regulations

Ukraine extends deadlines for chemical safety technical regulations, giving businesses more time to comply with updated classification and labelling rules.

24 October 2025

Stricter Biocide Regulations Needed to Protect Dutch Water Quality, Say Water Authorities

Dutch water authorities call for stronger biocide regulation to protect water quality and meet EU Water Framework Directive goals.

17 October 2025

DBDPE Listed as SVHC: Regulatory Shift Targets Widely Used Flame Retardant

The EU has classified DBDPE as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) due to vPvB properties, affecting manufacturers and downstream users of flame retardants.

17 October 2025

ChemSec Adds Neurotoxicants to SIN List in Landmark Step for EU Chemicals Regulation

ChemSec updates the SIN List with neurotoxicants, spotlighting brain-damaging chemicals and urging EU regulators to act swiftly on these hidden threats.

17 October 2025

EFSA Seeks Feedback on Overhaul of Weight of Evidence and Biological Relevance Guidance

EFSA launches consultation on updating its Weight of Evidence and Biological Relevance guidance, aiming to streamline chemical risk assessment practices.

17 October 2025

REACH Fees Increase From November 2025 as EU Overhauls SME Verification Process

REACH fees rise from 5 November 2025 while SMEs remain exempt. New EU rules require ex ante SME verification from February 2027.

17 October 2025

Chemical Regulatory News

Anvisa Bans TPO and DMPT in Nail Products

ECHA Adds DBBPE to Candidate List

EU Council Agrees to Simplify Chemical Product Rules, Offering Clarity for Industry

Recyclers Withdraw Fluorinated Container Certification Amid PFAS Concerns

UK Government Proposes Ambitious Reform of HFC Phasedown in F Gas Regulation

California Launches Reproductive Toxicity Review for p,p’-Bisphenol Chemicals

European Commission Seeks Definitive Safety Verdict on Nano Silica in Cosmetics

French Lawmakers Push for EU-Wide Ban on Acetamiprid to Protect Health and Environment

Netherlands Faces Urgent Infrastructure Challenges Amid Shift to Safer Transport of Hazardous Substances

NGI Secures NOK 12 Million to Pioneer Circular PFAS Remediation Project

Germany Proposes TNT Environmental Standards Amid Rising Munition Pollution Concerns

EFSA Review Questions Extent of Microplastic Release from Food Contact Materials

Illinois to Ban Nonbiodegradable Plastic Glitter in Personal Care Products by 2029

EU Ministers Press Commission on Delayed REACH Revision Amid Industry and Environmental Demands

Ukraine Delays Implementation of Key Chemical Safety Regulations

Stricter Biocide Regulations Needed to Protect Dutch Water Quality, Say Water Authorities

DBDPE Listed as SVHC: Regulatory Shift Targets Widely Used Flame Retardant

ChemSec Adds Neurotoxicants to SIN List in Landmark Step for EU Chemicals Regulation

EFSA Seeks Feedback on Overhaul of Weight of Evidence and Biological Relevance Guidance

REACH Fees Increase From November 2025 as EU Overhauls SME Verification Process

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