Curated regulatory news and analysis to keep your business informed — Page 15 of 47
European Economic Area·
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.
Great Britain·UK REACH·
The UK government is revising UK REACH fees from April 2025, affecting manufacturers, importers, and service providers.
Great Britain·GB RoHS·
The UK is consulting on RoHS exemptions for lead, mercury, and cadmium in industrial engines, lighting, and scientific equipment.
European Economic Area·REACH·
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.
California·
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.
European Economic Area·REACH·
ECHA's 2024 evaluation statistics reveal compliance gaps in REACH dossiers. Discover key findings, enforcement actions, and how manufacturers can mitigate risks.
European Economic Area·REACH·
The EU has assessed the regulatory needs for fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons. While no new restrictions are proposed, manufacturers should monitor potential future policy shifts.
European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·
The EU has introduced stricter purity and migration limits for plastic food contact materials under Regulation (EU) 2025/351.
European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
The EU is reviewing the Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) No. 1223/2009 to assess ingredient safety, sustainability, and digitalisation.
European Economic Area·
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.
France·
France has passed a law banning PFAS in cosmetics, textiles, and ski waxes by 2026, with further restrictions by 2030.
Japan·
Japan has adopted the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) implementation plan, impacting chemical management across industries.
European Economic Area·REACH·
ECHA's latest assessment confirms no regulatory risk management actions are needed for inorganic carboxylates. Learn how this impacts manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Discover the proposal to classify formaldehyde as an SVHC, its industrial uses, associated risks, and how industries can prepare for regulatory changes.
Global·
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.
European Economic Area·REACH·
Slovenia has proposed n-hexane as an SVHC under REACH due to its neurotoxic risks.
European Economic Area·REACH·
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.
European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
The EU Commission is taking legal action against 27 Member States for failing to transpose key directives. Learn why.
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.
Canada·Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)·
Canada proposes new regulations on chlorinated alkanes, restricting their manufacture, import, and use. Businesses must act before the April 2025 consultation deadline.