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EU Chemical Regulation Overhaul Promises Major Cost Savings and Flexibility

The EU's simplification of chemical regulations brings cost relief and new flexibility for manufacturers. Learn what it means for your compliance.

16 July 2025

EU Chemicals Industry Action Plan Sets 2025–2026 Reform Timeline to Boost Sector Resilience

The EU Chemicals Industry Action Plan introduces reforms and timelines to strengthen resilience, simplify rules, and support innovation.

16 July 2025

EU Court Confirms Melamine SVHC Listing Under REACH, Reinforcing Hazard Assessment Approach

EU court upholds ECHA’s decision to classify melamine as an SVHC under REACH, impacting chemical management strategies across manufacturing.

16 July 2025

UK REACH Registration Deadlines Set for Major Extension Under New Consultation

Defra proposes extending UK REACH registration deadlines to 2031–2033. The change aims to ease compliance burdens across the chemical supply chain.

16 July 2025

UK REACH Restriction on Lead Ammunition

UK REACH restricts lead in ammunition to protect health and the environment. Key deadlines and exemptions affect manufacturers and downstream users.

16 July 2025

ACC Reaffirms BPA Safety in Packaging Amid Growing Regulatory Scrutiny

ACC asserts BPA safety in food packaging, backing FDA research. Learn what this means for manufacturers and the chemicals supply chain.

8 July 2025

Commission’s Surprise Move on Green Claims Directive Sparks Industry Uncertainty

EU Green Claims Directive faces uncertainty after Commission signals withdrawal, raising concerns for manufacturers, retailers, and sustainability stakeholders.

8 July 2025

ECHA Adds Three Hazardous Chemicals to REACH Candidate List, Triggering New Compliance Duties

ECHA adds hazardous chemicals to the REACH Candidate List, introducing new legal duties for manufacturers and suppliers across the EU and EEA.

8 July 2025

EFSA Strategy Redefines Protection Goals for Terrestrial Organisms Under EU Pesticide Rules

EFSA's new guidance for terrestrial organisms reshapes pesticide risk assessments under EU law—key insights for chemicals professionals.

8 July 2025

EU Faces Scrutiny Over Inaction on Chemicals Strategy Commitments

A European Parliament report highlights the EU’s failure to deliver key chemicals strategy actions, affecting policy certainty across sectors.

8 July 2025

EU Reopens Glyphosate Carcinogenicity Review, Triggering Regulatory Reassessment

The EU has mandated a review of glyphosate’s carcinogenicity, impacting chemical compliance and risk assessments across multiple industries.

8 July 2025

EU Scientists Urge REACH Revision to Tackle Chemical Mixture Risks

Leading scientists call on the EU to include a Mixture Assessment Factor in REACH, aiming to protect health and ecosystems from combined chemical exposure.

8 July 2025

France Targets Ultra-Express Fashion with New Regulation to Curb Environmental Impact

France’s new regulation on ultra-express fashion redefines textile compliance by 2026, urging producers and platforms to embrace sustainability.

8 July 2025

Global Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Established to Guide Future Regulation

UN launches new science-policy panel on chemicals, waste and pollution to inform global regulation and support sound risk management.

8 July 2025

REACH Restrictions Roadmap Update Targets 6PPD and Removes THF

EU adds 6PPD and removes THF in REACH Restrictions Roadmap update. Key changes impact manufacturers, importers, and downstream users.

8 July 2025

2025 UN Chemicals Agreements Trigger Global Action on POPs and Pesticide Controls

New chemicals added to UN treaties under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions signal major regulatory shifts across the global manufacturing value chain.

20 June 2025

3M Settles PFAS Claims with New Jersey in Landmark $450 Million Agreement

3M’s $450 million PFAS settlement with New Jersey signals mounting global pressure on chemical manufacturers to manage PFAS liabilities and compliance risks.

20 June 2025

BPC-55: EU Committee Approves Biocide Renewals, Union Authorisations and Technical Updates

ECHA’s BPC delivers key decisions on rodenticides, disinfectants, and procedural reforms at its May 2025 meeting. Understand the agenda outcomes.

20 June 2025

China’s Draft Environmental Code Proposes Stringent Controls on Chemicals

China's draft environmental code introduces sweeping chemical controls. Learn how it affects compliance and risk across your manufacturing value chain.

20 June 2025

ECHA Opens Second Public Consultation on Chromium (VI) Restriction Impacting EU Manufacturers

ECHA’s new Chromium (VI) restriction proposal enters public consultation, potentially reshaping compliance for manufacturers across Europe.

20 June 2025

Chemical Regulatory News

EU Chemical Regulation Overhaul Promises Major Cost Savings and Flexibility

EU Chemicals Industry Action Plan Sets 2025–2026 Reform Timeline to Boost Sector Resilience

EU Court Confirms Melamine SVHC Listing Under REACH, Reinforcing Hazard Assessment Approach

UK REACH Registration Deadlines Set for Major Extension Under New Consultation

UK REACH Restriction on Lead Ammunition

ACC Reaffirms BPA Safety in Packaging Amid Growing Regulatory Scrutiny

Commission’s Surprise Move on Green Claims Directive Sparks Industry Uncertainty

ECHA Adds Three Hazardous Chemicals to REACH Candidate List, Triggering New Compliance Duties

EFSA Strategy Redefines Protection Goals for Terrestrial Organisms Under EU Pesticide Rules

EU Faces Scrutiny Over Inaction on Chemicals Strategy Commitments

EU Reopens Glyphosate Carcinogenicity Review, Triggering Regulatory Reassessment

EU Scientists Urge REACH Revision to Tackle Chemical Mixture Risks

France Targets Ultra-Express Fashion with New Regulation to Curb Environmental Impact

Global Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Established to Guide Future Regulation

REACH Restrictions Roadmap Update Targets 6PPD and Removes THF

2025 UN Chemicals Agreements Trigger Global Action on POPs and Pesticide Controls

3M Settles PFAS Claims with New Jersey in Landmark $450 Million Agreement

BPC-55: EU Committee Approves Biocide Renewals, Union Authorisations and Technical Updates

China’s Draft Environmental Code Proposes Stringent Controls on Chemicals

ECHA Opens Second Public Consultation on Chromium (VI) Restriction Impacting EU Manufacturers

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