Regulatory News & Updates - Page 13

EU Critical Chemicals Act Proposed to Safeguard European Industry Lead

Eight EU nations urge an EU Critical Chemicals Act to safeguard 15 essential chemicals, protect jobs, and boost European manufacturing amid a 12% production decline.

13 March 2025

EU Opens Consultation on Taxonomy Delegated Acts

The EU is seeking feedback on amendments to the Taxonomy Delegated Acts to simplify sustainability reporting for manufacturers.

13 March 2025

EU’s 2030 Zero-Pollution Targets Demand Stronger Action from Industry

The EU’s 2030 zero-pollution targets demand stricter emissions controls, waste reduction, and cleaner production.

13 March 2025

New EU Waste Classification Rules Impact Battery Recycling Industry

The EU updates the European List of Waste, reclassifying battery-related waste. Manufacturers and recyclers must prepare for stricter hazardous waste rules by September 2026.

13 March 2025

UK REACH Fees Changing from April 2025

The UK government is revising UK REACH fees from April 2025, affecting manufacturers, importers, and service providers.

13 March 2025

UK Government Launches Public Consultations on RoHS Exemptions for Key Industrial Applications

The UK is consulting on RoHS exemptions for lead, mercury, and cadmium in industrial engines, lighting, and scientific equipment.

13 March 2025

ECHA Launches Public Consultations on SVHC Identification for Three Key Substances

ECHA has opened public consultations on the SVHC identification of decamethyltetrasiloxane, heptamethyltrisiloxane, and Reactive Brown 51. Stakeholders have until 14 April 2025 to submit comments on potential regulatory impacts.

6 March 2025

California Bans Hazardous Chemicals in Food Packaging

California’s AB-1148 Safer Food Packing Act proposes banning bisphenols, ortho-phthalates, and antimony trioxide in food packaging from 2027. If passed, manufacturers must reformulate materials to comply.

3 March 2025

ECHA’s 2024 Evaluation Update: Compliance Gaps and Industry Risks

ECHA's 2024 evaluation statistics reveal compliance gaps in REACH dossiers. Discover key findings, enforcement actions, and how manufacturers can mitigate risks.

3 March 2025

EU Assesses Regulatory Needs for Fluorinated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons

The EU has assessed the regulatory needs for fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons. While no new restrictions are proposed, manufacturers should monitor potential future policy shifts.

3 March 2025

EU Introduces Stricter Regulations on Plastic Food Contact Materials

The EU has introduced stricter purity and migration limits for plastic food contact materials under Regulation (EU) 2025/351.

3 March 2025

EU Launches Evaluation of the Cosmetic Products Regulation

The EU is reviewing the Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) No. 1223/2009 to assess ingredient safety, sustainability, and digitalisation.

24 February 2025

EU Reaches Provisional Agreement on Waste Framework Directive Revisions

The EU has reached a provisional agreement on revising the Waste Framework Directive, introducing Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles and binding food waste reduction targets.

24 February 2025

France Bans PFAS in Consumer Goods and Tightens Water Regulations

France has passed a law banning PFAS in cosmetics, textiles, and ski waxes by 2026, with further restrictions by 2030.

24 February 2025

Japan Adopts Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) Implementation Plan

Japan has adopted the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) implementation plan, impacting chemical management across industries.

24 February 2025

No Regulatory Action Needed for Inorganic Carboxylates

ECHA's latest assessment confirms no regulatory risk management actions are needed for inorganic carboxylates. Learn how this impacts manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.

24 February 2025

Formaldehyde Proposed as SVHC: Implications and Next Steps

Discover the proposal to classify formaldehyde as an SVHC, its industrial uses, associated risks, and how industries can prepare for regulatory changes.

21 February 2025

IARC Classifies PFOA as Carcinogenic, PFOS as Possibly Carcinogenic

IARC has classified PFOA as carcinogenic (Group 1) and PFOS as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). Learn how this impacts manufacturers, supply chains, and regulatory compliance.

19 February 2025

Slovenia Intends to Propose n-Hexane as a REACH Substance of Very High Concern

Slovenia has proposed n-hexane as an SVHC under REACH due to its neurotoxic risks.

19 February 2025

EU Plans Chemicals Regulation Overhaul in 2025 to Reduce Compliance Burdens

The EU’s 2025 Work Programme will introduce a chemicals industry package in Q4 2025, aiming to simplify compliance, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance digital reporting.

13 February 2025