European Economic Area·REACH·
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.
European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
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.
European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
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.
European Economic Area·CLP·
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.
European Economic Area·REACH·
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.
European Economic Area·
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.
Global·
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.
Japan·
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.
Japan·
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.
Japan·Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL)·
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.
European Economic Area·
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.
European Economic Area·REACH·
MSC Confirms SVHC Status For Key Siloxanes
MSC identifies new SVHCs under REACH, signalling fresh compliance obligations and risk management needs for chemicals professionals.
European Economic Area·
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.
European Economic Area·
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.
European Economic Area·REACH·
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.
European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
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.
Switzerland·
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.
Taiwan·
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.
Great Britain·UK REACH·
UK Flame Retardant Strategy Signals Regulatory Shift For Chemicals Sector
UK's flame retardant scoping review outlines regulatory priorities, urging manufacturers and importers to prepare for compliance under UK REACH.
Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·
UK Releases 2022 Pesticide Monitoring Report: Key Compliance Risks And Trends For Industry
HSE’s 2022 pesticide monitoring report reveals key compliance risks and residue findings. Crucial insights for manufacturers and the wider value chain.