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European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·31 Oct 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.

European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·31 Oct 2025

France·European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·31 Oct 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.

France·European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·31 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·31 Oct 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.

European Economic Area·31 Oct 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.

European Economic Area·31 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·24 Oct 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.

European Economic Area·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·24 Oct 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.

European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·24 Oct 2025

United States·24 Oct 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.

United States·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Oct 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.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Oct 2025

Ukraine·24 Oct 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.

Ukraine·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·17 Oct 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.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 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.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

Global·17 Oct 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.

Global·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·17 Oct 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.

European Economic Area·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 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.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

Switzerland·3 Oct 2025

Switzerland To Recognise EU-Approved Pesticide Substances Under New Agricultural Law

Switzerland plans to simplify pesticide approvals by recognising EU-authorised substances, but the reform awaits formal entry into force.

Switzerland·3 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·3 Oct 2025

Netherlands Enacts Temporary Ban On Steel Slag Applications Over Safety Risks

Dutch government imposes ban on LD/ELO steel slag applications due to health and environmental risks. Learn how this impacts the circular economy.

European Economic Area·REACH·3 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·3 Oct 2025

EU Biocides Authorities Prioritise Risk Guidance And Market Restrictions At 109th CA Meeting

At the 109th CA meeting, EU authorities prioritised new guidance, addressed microplastics restrictions, and warned of delays in the biocides review programme.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·3 Oct 2025

Global·3 Oct 2025

OECD Launches Global Best Practice Guide On Chemical Data Sharing

OECD’s new chemical data sharing guide promotes fair access, transparency, and regulatory alignment—helping companies reduce duplication and meet compliance obligations globally.

Global·3 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·3 Oct 2025

EU Tightens Oversight On Hazardous Chemical Exports Under PIC Regulation

The EU’s latest synthesis report on the PIC Regulation adds 48 hazardous chemicals, tightens export consent rules, and heightens enforcement for chemical manufacturers.

European Economic Area·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·3 Oct 2025

California·2 Oct 2025

California’s SB-682 Targets PFAS In Consumer Products

California’s SB-682 bans PFAS in key consumer products from 2028, driving urgent compliance actions and reform across the chemicals and manufacturing sectors.

California·2 Oct 2025

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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

Switzerland To Recognise EU-Approved Pesticide Substances Under New Agricultural Law

Netherlands Enacts Temporary Ban On Steel Slag Applications Over Safety Risks

EU Biocides Authorities Prioritise Risk Guidance And Market Restrictions At 109th CA Meeting

OECD Launches Global Best Practice Guide On Chemical Data Sharing

EU Tightens Oversight On Hazardous Chemical Exports Under PIC Regulation

California’s SB-682 Targets PFAS In Consumer Products

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