Curated regulatory news and analysis to keep your business informed — Page 19 of 47
Japan·Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL)·
Learn about Japan’s new regulations on Dechlorane Plus, which will take effect in February 2025. Public feedback is open until 25 January 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Discover the new EU guidelines for drinking water safety, ensuring public health through stringent testing and approval processes.
Global·
Discover OEKO-TEX®'s 2025 standards enhancing sustainability and transparency in the textile and leather industries.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
SCCS recommends reducing Butylparaben concentration in children’s cosmetic products to 0.028% due to safety concerns.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
Discover why the SCCS considers Salicylic Acid unsafe for children in certain cosmetics. Learn about the risks, recommendations, and public consultation process.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
The SCCS deems HC Red No. 18 safe for use in hair dye formulations at specified concentrations. Learn more about the committee's findings and their implications for the cosmetics industry.
Great Britain·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
UK takes a bold step to safeguard pollinators, moving to ban harmful neonicotinoid pesticides and support sustainable farming practices.
Global·
Learn how the Australian Government’s Independent Review on PFAS contamination delivers crucial reforms to support communities around Defence bases. Discover key recommendations.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
Explore how benzene dominated the EU hazardous chemical trade in 2023 under the PIC Regulation, ensuring safe international trade of chemicals.
Canada·Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)·
Learn about Canada's updated formaldehyde regulations to protect public health, align with U.S. standards, and streamline industry compliance.
Canada·Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)·
Canada amends its Domestic Substances List to include stricter controls on Methylenediphenyl Diamine substances, aiming to reduce health and environmental risks through regulatory oversight.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
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·
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·
Learn about the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) investigation into aromatic brominated flame retardants (ABFRs) and their environmental impact, highlighting regulatory considerations and alternatives.
United States·TSCA·
On 18 December 2024, the EPA designated five High-Priority chemicals for risk evaluation under TSCA and initiated review of five others.
United States·FIFRA·
The EPA has proposed a streamlined review process for several low-risk biopesticides, citing their low toxicity and minimal environmental impact. Public comments are invited until February 10, 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
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·
Italy concludes its evaluation of Pigment Yellow 65 (PY65) under the REACH framework, highlighting its environmental risks and future regulatory needs.
Japan·
The Food Safety Commission of Japan is seeking public input on the safety evaluation of Prallethrin, a widely used insecticide. The consultation runs from 4th December 2024 to 2nd January 2025.
Northern Ireland·
The EU General Product Safety Regulation 2023/988 will be implemented in Northern Ireland from December 2024, requiring businesses to ensure product safety and appoint a responsible economic operator.