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EFSA Reassures Industry on Styrene Safety in Food Packaging After Genotoxicity Review

EFSA’s latest review finds no genotoxic risk from styrene in food contact materials, affirming its safe use under new migration limits.

20 June 2025

Environment Agency Review Highlights Gaps in Airborne PFAS Monitoring and Regulation

New Environment Agency report on airborne PFAS reveals major data gaps, urging improved monitoring and standardised analysis across the chemicals value chain.

20 June 2025

EPA Announces Sweeping Measures to Combat PFAS Contamination in US Water Systems

EPA unveils sweeping PFAS regulation reforms, directly impacting manufacturers, utilities, and regulators. Discover what compliance actions are required now.

20 June 2025

EPA Backs RNA-Based Pesticide for Varroa Mite Control, Marking Shift from Chemical Norms

EPA proposes RNA-based pesticide Vadescana for Varroa mite control. A sustainable alternative to traditional chemicals with targeted action.

20 June 2025

EPA Retains PFAS Drinking Water Limits Amid Compliance Extension Plans

EPA upholds PFAS drinking water limits while proposing extended deadlines—impacting manufacturers, utilities, and regulators across the supply chain.

20 June 2025

EPA Unveils Sweeping Deregulation Impacting Manufacturing and Energy

The U.S. EPA has announced 31 deregulatory actions affecting energy, automotive, and manufacturing industries.

20 June 2025

EU Adds Dechlorane Plus to POPs List

EU formally restricts Dechlorane Plus under POPs Regulation. Understand how this change affects compliance, product design, and sector-specific exemptions.

20 June 2025

EU Bans 20+ CMR Substances in Cosmetics Under New Regulation

The EU bans over 20 CMR substances in cosmetics under Regulation (EU) 2025/877, impacting manufacturers and suppliers across the chemicals value chain.

20 June 2025

EU Chemical Industry Faces Weak Q1 2025 as Energy Costs Undermine Competitiveness

EU chemical industry struggles in Q1 2025 as energy costs and weak demand hinder growth. Find out what this means for your value chain.

20 June 2025

EU Introduces Small Mid-Caps to Cut Compliance Burdens Across Industrial Sectors

The EU’s small mid-cap category simplifies compliance for 38,000 firms and could reshape regulatory obligations across industries.

20 June 2025

EU Lawmakers Clash Over PFAS Ban Plans in ENVI Committee Debate

Debate over PFAS ban intensifies as EU Commission and MEPs discuss REACH reform and industrial exemptions in May ENVI meeting.

20 June 2025

EU Moves to Review Safeners and Synergists Under New Chemical Regulation

EU proposes review of key safeners and synergists under Regulation 2024/1487, affecting chemical compliance across sectors. Feedback closes 8 July 2025.

20 June 2025

EU Opens Consultation on Cosmetic Products Regulation

EU consultation on Cosmetic Products Regulation now open. Professionals across the chemicals value chain must assess emerging compliance risks and green innovation opportunities.

20 June 2025

EU Proposes Stricter Classification for Trifluoroacetic Acid under CLP Regulation

EU proposes new classification for Trifluoroacetic Acid under CLP—affecting hazard labelling, compliance, and chemical safety strategies.

20 June 2025

EU Proposes to Expand REACH Defence Exemptions to Accelerate Readiness

The EU proposes expanded REACH defence exemptions to fast-track chemical regulatory processes vital to defence readiness and industry compliance.

20 June 2025

EU Water Resilience Strategy Gains Momentum as MEPs Demand PFAS Phase-Out and Digital Upgrades

MEPs back the EU Water Resilience Strategy, calling for PFAS phase-out, digital solutions, and funding—key compliance watchpoints for industry.

20 June 2025

IUCLID 6.9 Enhances Reporting for Drinking Water, Microplastics, and Biocides

IUCLID 6 Version 9 supports EU and OECD chemical regulations, aiding industry compliance with updates on microplastics, biocides, and more.

20 June 2025

Japan Mandates Total Migration Testing for Food Packaging

Japan introduces total migration testing for synthetic resin food packaging. Find out how this affects compliance, materials use, and product approvals.

20 June 2025

Japan Opens Consultation on Risk Assessment for Carbendazim and Related Fungicides

Japan launches public consultation on carbendazim health risk assessment—crucial for stakeholders tracking pesticide regulations and compliance deadlines.

20 June 2025

Japan Requests Hazard Data on 134 Substances under CSCL to Accelerate Risk Assessment

Japan's Ministry of the Environment seeks ecotoxicity data on 134 chemicals under CSCL to refine risk assessments. Compliance due by 31 July 2025.

20 June 2025

Chemical Regulatory News

EFSA Reassures Industry on Styrene Safety in Food Packaging After Genotoxicity Review

Environment Agency Review Highlights Gaps in Airborne PFAS Monitoring and Regulation

EPA Announces Sweeping Measures to Combat PFAS Contamination in US Water Systems

EPA Backs RNA-Based Pesticide for Varroa Mite Control, Marking Shift from Chemical Norms

EPA Retains PFAS Drinking Water Limits Amid Compliance Extension Plans

EPA Unveils Sweeping Deregulation Impacting Manufacturing and Energy

EU Adds Dechlorane Plus to POPs List

EU Bans 20+ CMR Substances in Cosmetics Under New Regulation

EU Chemical Industry Faces Weak Q1 2025 as Energy Costs Undermine Competitiveness

EU Introduces Small Mid-Caps to Cut Compliance Burdens Across Industrial Sectors

EU Lawmakers Clash Over PFAS Ban Plans in ENVI Committee Debate

EU Moves to Review Safeners and Synergists Under New Chemical Regulation

EU Opens Consultation on Cosmetic Products Regulation

EU Proposes Stricter Classification for Trifluoroacetic Acid under CLP Regulation

EU Proposes to Expand REACH Defence Exemptions to Accelerate Readiness

EU Water Resilience Strategy Gains Momentum as MEPs Demand PFAS Phase-Out and Digital Upgrades

IUCLID 6.9 Enhances Reporting for Drinking Water, Microplastics, and Biocides

Japan Mandates Total Migration Testing for Food Packaging

Japan Opens Consultation on Risk Assessment for Carbendazim and Related Fungicides

Japan Requests Hazard Data on 134 Substances under CSCL to Accelerate Risk Assessment

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