Regulatory News & Updates - Page 22

European Economic Area·REACH·6 Nov 2025

ECHA Adds DBBPE To Candidate List

ECHA adds DBBPE to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern, triggering new legal obligations for suppliers and importers.

European Economic Area·REACH·6 Nov 2025

European Economic Area·6 Nov 2025

EU Council Agrees To Simplify Chemical Product Rules, Offering Clarity For Industry

The Council backs simplified EU chemical regulations, balancing reduced burden with strong safety standards for industry professionals.

European Economic Area·6 Nov 2025

California·6 Nov 2025

Recyclers Withdraw Fluorinated Container Certification Amid PFAS Concerns

Fluorinated plastic containers lose recyclability certification over PFAS risks, impacting manufacturers and prompting industry-wide reassessment.

California·6 Nov 2025

Great Britain·6 Nov 2025

UK Government Proposes Ambitious Reform Of HFC Phasedown In F Gas Regulation

The UK is proposing a new HFC phasedown to cut emissions by 98.6 percent by 2048. The plan supports Net Zero goals and aims to drive industry innovation.

Great Britain·6 Nov 2025

California·California Proposition 65·31 Oct 2025

California Launches Reproductive Toxicity Review For p,p’-Bisphenol Chemicals

OEHHA calls for data on the reproductive toxicity of p,p’-bisphenol chemicals under Proposition 65, signalling potential regulatory action for industry stakeholders.

California·California Proposition 65·31 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·31 Oct 2025

European Commission Seeks Definitive Safety Verdict On Nano Silica In Cosmetics

European Commission mandates SCCS to reassess the safety of Hydrated Silica (nano) in cosmetics, aiming to resolve data gaps and guide EU compliance.

European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·31 Oct 2025

France·European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·31 Oct 2025

French Lawmakers Push For EU-Wide Ban On Acetamiprid To Protect Health And Environment

France urges the EU to ban acetamiprid, the last approved neonicotinoid, highlighting health risks and trade inequalities.

France·European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·31 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·31 Oct 2025

Netherlands Faces Urgent Infrastructure Challenges Amid Shift To Safer Transport Of Hazardous Substances

Climate change and the energy transition demand urgent upgrades to Dutch transport infrastructure for hazardous substances, warns RIVM.

European Economic Area·31 Oct 2025

NGI Secures NOK 12 Million To Pioneer Circular PFAS Remediation Project

Norwegian researchers launch VIRTUE project to tackle PFAS pollution with a circular clean-up method combining plants, pyrolysis, and biochar.

European Economic Area·31 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·24 Oct 2025

Germany Proposes TNT Environmental Standards Amid Rising Munition Pollution Concerns

Germany's CONMAR-Impact study sets new environmental quality standards for TNT in marine ecosystems, raising industry-wide compliance questions.

European Economic Area·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·24 Oct 2025

EFSA Review Questions Extent Of Microplastic Release From Food Contact Materials

EFSA finds limited evidence of microplastic release from food contact materials, citing mechanical stress as the main mechanism and calling for improved methodologies.

European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·24 Oct 2025

United States·24 Oct 2025

Illinois To Ban Nonbiodegradable Plastic Glitter In Personal Care Products By 2029

Illinois will prohibit nonbiodegradable plastic glitter in personal care products by 2029, impacting manufacturers, retailers, and regulators alike.

United States·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Oct 2025

EU Ministers Press Commission On Delayed REACH Revision Amid Industry And Environmental Demands

EU Member States urge the Commission to accelerate the REACH revision, citing urgent health, environmental, and industry competitiveness needs.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Oct 2025

Ukraine·24 Oct 2025

Ukraine Delays Implementation Of Key Chemical Safety Regulations

Ukraine extends deadlines for chemical safety technical regulations, giving businesses more time to comply with updated classification and labelling rules.

Ukraine·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·17 Oct 2025

Stricter Biocide Regulations Needed To Protect Dutch Water Quality, Say Water Authorities

Dutch water authorities call for stronger biocide regulation to protect water quality and meet EU Water Framework Directive goals.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

DBDPE Listed As SVHC: Regulatory Shift Targets Widely Used Flame Retardant

The EU has classified DBDPE as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) due to vPvB properties, affecting manufacturers and downstream users of flame retardants.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

Global·17 Oct 2025

ChemSec Adds Neurotoxicants To SIN List In Landmark Step For EU Chemicals Regulation

ChemSec updates the SIN List with neurotoxicants, spotlighting brain-damaging chemicals and urging EU regulators to act swiftly on these hidden threats.

Global·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·17 Oct 2025

EFSA Seeks Feedback On Overhaul Of Weight Of Evidence And Biological Relevance Guidance

EFSA launches consultation on updating its Weight of Evidence and Biological Relevance guidance, aiming to streamline chemical risk assessment practices.

European Economic Area·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

REACH Fees Increase From November 2025 As EU Overhauls SME Verification Process

REACH fees rise from 5 November 2025 while SMEs remain exempt. New EU rules require ex ante SME verification from February 2027.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

Switzerland·3 Oct 2025

Switzerland To Recognise EU-Approved Pesticide Substances Under New Agricultural Law

Switzerland plans to simplify pesticide approvals by recognising EU-authorised substances, but the reform awaits formal entry into force.

Switzerland·3 Oct 2025