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European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·16 Jan 2025

AmCham EU Calls For Simplifying REACH To Boost Competitiveness And Regulatory Clarity

AmCham EU urges the European Commission to simplify REACH regulations, proposing science-based policies, enforcement reforms, and streamlined data requirements to boost EU competitiveness.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·16 Jan 2025

Plastic bins

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·16 Jan 2025

ECHA's Regulatory Assessment Highlights Risks Of tert-Alkyl/Aryl Peroxyesters

ECHA assesses tert-alkyl/aryl peroxyesters for reproductive and aquatic toxicity risks, urging regulatory actions.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·16 Jan 2025

People in meeting

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Draft Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) For 2025-2027 Unveiled

Explore ECHA's draft CoRAP update for 2025-2027, detailing planned chemical evaluations and their impact on health and the environment.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Microplastics

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

ECHA Launches Consultation On Microplastics Reporting Under REACH

Participate in ECHA's consultation on microplastics reporting under REACH. Submit your input by 20 January 2025 to shape regulations for synthetic polymer microparticles.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Flame retardent plug

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

ECHA's New Report Highlights Environmental Risks Of Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants

Learn about the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) investigation into aromatic brominated flame retardants (ABFRs) and their environmental impact, highlighting regulatory considerations and alternatives.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Coatings

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

EU Explores Restrictions On Harmful Chemicals 4-OPnEO And 4-NPnEO In Articles

ECHA evaluates risks of 4-OPnEO and 4-NPnEO in articles like coatings and glass, aiming for potential EU-wide restrictions to protect the environment.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Yellow paint

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Italy Concludes Evaluation Of Pigment Yellow 65

Italy concludes its evaluation of Pigment Yellow 65 (PY65) under the REACH framework, highlighting its environmental risks and future regulatory needs.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Firefighter foams

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Norway Investigation Highlights Persistent Concerns Over Flame Retardant EBTBP

Learn about ECHA’s evaluation of EBTBP, a flame retardant flagged for its environmental persistence and potential health risks, and the ongoing regulatory review process.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Hair conditioner

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Six Substances Of Very High Concern To Be Added To REACH Candidate List In January 2025

These six substances, including Octamethyltrisiloxane, are widely used in cosmetics, industrial applications, and coatings but face new requirements due to environmental risks.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Dec 2024

Cosmetics

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Dec 2024

Belgium Completes Evaluation Of Climbazole Under REACH Regulation

Belgium finalises REACH evaluation of climbazole, confirming its endocrine disruption and aquatic toxicity classification. Regulatory updates expected by 2025.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Dec 2024

People standing in a meeting

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Dec 2024

ECHA Dismisses Appeal Over Registration Fee For Ethyl Methyl Carbonate

ECHA Board of Appeal upholds the rejection of Coloured Chemicals BV’s registration for ethyl methyl carbonate.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Dec 2024

Hazard icons SDS

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Dec 2024

EU Report Highlights Persistent Challenges In Safety Data Sheets Compliance

ECHA's latest report reveals that 35% of safety data sheets (SDS) are non-compliant with EU regulations, urging improvements to better protect workers and the environment.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Dec 2024

Manufacturing adhesives

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·11 Dec 2024

EU Report Identifies Regulatory Gaps For Aliphatic Amines With Ether Substituents

ECHA's report highlights risks and regulatory gaps for aliphatic amines with ether substituents, calling for harmonised classification and targeted restrictions.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·11 Dec 2024

Light aircraft

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Dec 2024

European Commission Proposes Updated Restrictions On CMR Substances Under REACH Annex XVII

Stay informed on the European Commission's proposed updates to Annex XVII of REACH, introducing stricter controls on hazardous CMR substances. Feedback open until 2 January 2025.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Dec 2024

e-cigarette

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Dec 2024

Highlights From Forum-48: Enforcement Priorities For 2025

Priorities focus on hazardous mixture labelling, import compliance, and improving EU chemical safety strategies.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Dec 2024

Fluropolymers

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Nov 2024

EU Intensifies Sector-Based Approach In PFAS Regulation: Key Updates And 2025 Roadmap

EU progresses PFAS regulation with sector-based reviews, new use cases, and 2025 plans.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Nov 2024

Brazil paint

Brazil·REACH·25 Nov 2024

Brazil Adopts REACH-Style Law To Manage Chemical Substances

Learn about Brazil REACH, the new Law No. 15,022, which introduces a National Chemical Inventory.

Brazil·REACH·25 Nov 2024

ECHA

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·25 Nov 2024

ECHA Identifies 1,900 Chemicals As Regulatory Risks: Integrated Regulatory Strategy (IRS) Report

The flagged chemicals are used across a range of industries, including automotive, construction, electronics, textiles, and consumer products.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·25 Nov 2024

IUCLID

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Nov 2024

New IUCLID Service Release V8.13.2 Brings Significant Enhancements And Fixes

IUCLID v8.13.2 introduces key improvements to data entry, report generation, and regulatory compliance, enhancing user experience.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Nov 2024

Metal treatments

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Nov 2024

ECHA Assesses Regulatory Needs For Low-Hazard Fluoride Salts, Recommends Monitoring And Potential Action On Endocrine Disruption

ECHA’s 2024 assessment on fluoride salts highlights potential endocrine risks in sodium fluoride, prompting further review.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·19 Nov 2024

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