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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

Legal Challenge Targets EU Extended Producer Responsibility Rules for Cosmetics

Cosmetics sector contests EU’s extended producer responsibility rules—impacting chemical compliance and costs across the supply chain.

20 June 2025

MSC Confirms SVHC Status for Key Siloxanes

MSC identifies new SVHCs under REACH, signalling fresh compliance obligations and risk management needs for chemicals professionals.

20 June 2025

Pharmaceutical Firms Challenge EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Pharmaceutical firms challenge EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive over EPR costs, raising compliance concerns across the chemicals value chain.

20 June 2025

Provisional Agreement on EU Chemicals Assessment Reform to Streamline Compliance and Boost Transparency

EU agrees on a chemicals assessment reform to streamline compliance and boost transparency. Learn what this means for manufacturers and regulators.

20 June 2025

Report Suggests Restrictions on Methylenedianilines Amid Carcinogenic and Environmental Concerns

ECHA flags methylenedianilines for potential restrictions in EU due to health and environmental risks; industry urged to monitor developments.

20 June 2025

SCCS Approves Safe Use of Tea Tree Oil in Cosmetics Despite Reprotoxic Concerns

EU confirms safe use of Tea Tree Oil in cosmetics under strict limits, guiding industry compliance amid reprotoxic concerns.

20 June 2025

Switzerland Bans BPA and Hazardous Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials

Switzerland bans BPA in food contact materials from July 2025. Learn what this means for compliance across the manufacturing and packaging sectors.

20 June 2025

Taiwan Bans Import of Cleaning Agents with Nonylphenol and Ethoxylates

Taiwan restricts Nonylphenol (NP) and NPEO in cleaning agents. Find out how this policy affects chemical compliance, imports, and product reformulations.

20 June 2025

Chemical Regulatory News

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

Legal Challenge Targets EU Extended Producer Responsibility Rules for Cosmetics

MSC Confirms SVHC Status for Key Siloxanes

Pharmaceutical Firms Challenge EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Provisional Agreement on EU Chemicals Assessment Reform to Streamline Compliance and Boost Transparency

Report Suggests Restrictions on Methylenedianilines Amid Carcinogenic and Environmental Concerns

SCCS Approves Safe Use of Tea Tree Oil in Cosmetics Despite Reprotoxic Concerns

Switzerland Bans BPA and Hazardous Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials

Taiwan Bans Import of Cleaning Agents with Nonylphenol and Ethoxylates

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