Legislation News Archive
Latest Foresight news articles covering Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), curated for compliance and product stewardship teams.
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Great Britain·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
Defra’s UK POPs Regulation 2026 consultation proposes adding five substances to the prohibition list, alongside new thresholds and exemptions. With implementation expected by December 2026, businesses must assess supply chain exposure, regulatory divergence and transition requirements.
European Union·REACH·
The EU’s new defence readiness package aims to unlock €800 billion in investment, simplify permitting, and ease intra-EU transfers of defence goods.
European Economic Area·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
The EU updates PBDE limits under the POPs Regulation, with phased deadlines impacting chemicals, recycling, and consumer goods industries.
European Economic Area·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
The EU adds UV-328 to its POPs Regulation, setting strict limits and exemptions that will impact manufacturers, suppliers, and downstream users across industries.
European Economic Area·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
EU formally restricts Dechlorane Plus under POPs Regulation. Understand how this change affects compliance, product design, and sector-specific exemptions.
European Economic Area·REACH·
The EU proposes expanded REACH defence exemptions to fast-track chemical regulatory processes vital to defence readiness and industry compliance.
European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
A Swedish investigation finds excessive lead, phthalates, and cadmium in 21% of tested seasonal products. Learn about compliance risks and regulatory actions.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU enforcement reveals compliance gaps in restricted substances for cosmetics, with PFAS and siloxanes under scrutiny.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
The European Commission seeks public feedback on extending PFOA limits and exemptions for firefighting foams.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
The deadline for submitting feedback on the proposed regulation is 27 August 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
2023 was also a year of strategic enhancement for ECHA.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
The regulation sets a stringent limit for methoxychlor presence in substances, mixtures, and articles at 0.01 mg/kg.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
This draft regulation, reflecting decisions from the May 2023 Stockholm Convention, aims to prohibit or restrict dechlorane plus use within the EU.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
A significant 81% of participants recognised the presence of "free riders" who avoid compliance duties.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
The Commission has opened a public consultation period ending on 27 June 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The updated legislation introduces criminal penalties for severe infringements that cause significant environmental damage.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
Significant changes include the reduction of the Unintentional Trace Contaminant (UTC) limit for HBCDD from 100 mg/kg to 75 mg/kg in most uses.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The proposed directive directly impacts several key EU chemicals legislations including REACH.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
ECHA CHEM features information from all the over 100,000 REACH registrations submitted by companies.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
ECHA outlines an expansion of its legal mandate, primarily influenced by the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and the EU Green Deal.
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