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Person scattering polymer encapsulated fertilizer on soil

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

EU Moves To Align Fertilising Products' Biodegradability Criteria With REACH Microplastics Restrictions

By tightening biodegradability standards for fertilising products, the EU aims to set a precedent in reducing the release of harmful materials into our ecosystems.

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

Judge holding a gavel

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

Proposal For New EU Directive On Environmental Protection Through Criminal Law

The proposed directive directly impacts several key EU chemicals legislations including REACH.

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

Stack of railway sleepers

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

RAC And SEAC Opinion On Creosote And Related Substances Published

The proposed restrictions are scheduled to take effect 12 months after their formal adoption.

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

Cars in a parkign lot

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

ECHA Publishes Screening Report On Diglyme

The report suggests no current risk from Diglyme in articles as it's unlikely present in cars, electronics, or plastics.

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

Stack of paper in an office

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

ECHA Evaluates Stilbenesulfonic Acid Ditriazine Dyes For Regulatory Needs

The substances are primarily used as optical brighteners or whitening agents in the production of paper products and textiles.

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

Lab worker holding a mouse in their hands

European Economic Area·REACH·12 Feb 2024

Launch Of Groundbreaking Initiative To Revolutionise Chemical Safety Assessments

The consortium brings together a diverse array of expertise, including the department for experimental toxicology and ecology at BASF.

European Economic Area·REACH·12 Feb 2024

Acoustic soundproofing

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·12 Feb 2024

ECHA Proposes Adding Five Substances To REACH Authorisation List

Stakeholders are encouraged to contribute updated use information and comments, with consultations open until 7 May 2024.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·12 Feb 2024

Christmas decorations with glitter

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·6 Feb 2024

EU Commission Faces Legal Challenge Over Microplastics Regulation

Goodwill M + G says EU microplastics rule unfairly bans glitter in their Christmas decor, hurting their business.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·6 Feb 2024

Businessman working in an office

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·5 Feb 2024

ECHA Fees To Be Updated In Line With Inflation

This initiative seeks to amend Commission Regulation 340/2008 on the fees and charges payable to ECHA.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·5 Feb 2024

ECHA Chemical Database

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·31 Jan 2024

ECHA Unveils ECHA CHEM: A New Chemicals Database

ECHA CHEM features information from all the over 100,000 REACH registrations submitted by companies.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·31 Jan 2024

Woman putting cosmetics on her hand

European Economic Area·REACH·31 Jan 2024

DSM Nutritional Products GmbH Challenges European Chemicals Agency's Decision

The appellant asserts that the eMSCA delivered their assessment later than the regulation requires.

European Economic Area·REACH·31 Jan 2024

Exxonmobil on a building

European Economic Area·REACH·31 Jan 2024

European Court Rules Against ExxonMobil In Phenanthrene Case

The case centred on the inclusion of the chemical substance phenanthrene into the REACH Candidate List.

European Economic Area·REACH·31 Jan 2024

European flag flying outside a building

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·30 Jan 2024

European Chemicals Agency Unveils Ambitious Strategy For 2024-2028

ECHA outlines an expansion of its legal mandate, primarily influenced by the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and the EU Green Deal.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·30 Jan 2024

Office meeting

European Economic Area·REACH·29 Jan 2024

Key Outcomes Of The December REACH Committee Meeting

Get an in-depth analysis of the key outcomes from the REACH Committee meeting and their implications for businesses.

European Economic Area·REACH·29 Jan 2024

Feet standing on yoga mat

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

18% Of Consumer Products Are Non-Compliant With EU Chemical Laws

The illegal items include electrical devices, sports equipment, children's toys and fashion products.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

Gloved hand holding a syringe

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·24 Jan 2024

4-tert-OPnEO Authorised For Use As An Emulsifier In A Silicone Oil Emulsion

This application is vital for the siliconisation of pre-filled syringes in medicinal products.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·24 Jan 2024

Person on a manufacturing line

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·24 Jan 2024

Authorisation Granted For Chromates In Electrolytic Tinplate Process

The review period for these authorisations are set to expire on 31 December 2027.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·24 Jan 2024

Bag of flour

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

Trichloroethylene Authorised For Biotransformation Process

Used as a processing aid in the biotransformation of starch to obtain betacyclodextrin.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

Draft Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) Update For 2024-2026

The latest draft presents a significant update, featuring 28 substances, including 11 new entries compared to the plan for 2023-2025.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

Adhesive tape

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·24 Jan 2024

ECHA Expands Candidate List With New Entries And Updates

Businesses that deal with these substances, whether as pure chemicals, in mixtures, or in products, must now adhere to stringent regulations.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·24 Jan 2024

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