European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU Intensifies Sector-Based Approach In PFAS Regulation: Key Updates And 2025 Roadmap
EU progresses PFAS regulation with sector-based reviews, new use cases, and 2025 plans.
Brazil·REACH·
Brazil Adopts REACH-Style Law To Manage Chemical Substances
Learn about Brazil REACH, the new Law No. 15,022, which introduces a National Chemical Inventory.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Identifies 1,900 Chemicals As Regulatory Risks: Integrated Regulatory Strategy (IRS) Report
The flagged chemicals are used across a range of industries, including automotive, construction, electronics, textiles, and consumer products.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Invites Public Comments On 1,3-Butadiene Risk Review Candidates
EPA seeks public comments on candidates for 1,3-butadiene risk review. Join the discussion by 29 November 2024 and contribute to this critical evaluation.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Launches Comprehensive Rulemaking To Address Toxic Tire Chemicals Threatening Salmon
The EPA is investigating the risks of 6PPD-quinone, a toxic tire chemical harming salmon and ecosystems.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Reports Significant Progress And Challenges In Addressing PFAS Pollution
The EPA highlights progress on PFAS pollution with enforceable standards, cleanup funding, and research advancements while addressing challenges in cost, contamination, and equity.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Settles Lawsuit On Endocrine Disruptor Risks From Pesticides
EPA agrees to expedite testing of pesticide chemicals for endocrine-disrupting effects, addressing health risks linked to hormone interference.
Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·
HSE Issues Deadlines For GB Biocides Review Programme Participation
Stay compliant with HSE’s GB Biocides Review deadlines for DCDMH, DCEMH, and Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium. Act by February 15 and May 23, 2025.
Malta·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
Malta Updates Regulations On Hazardous Substances In Electronic Equipment
Malta updates regulations under the Product Safety Act, introducing new cadmium use exemptions in electronics. Compliance required by January 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
New IUCLID Service Release V8.13.2 Brings Significant Enhancements And Fixes
IUCLID v8.13.2 introduces key improvements to data entry, report generation, and regulatory compliance, enhancing user experience.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
New Guidance On CLP Regulation Introduces Updated Criteria For Chemical Hazard Classification
Discover the latest updates to the CLP Regulation, detailing new hazard criteria and classification guidance.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
ECHA Report Advocates Regulatory Updates For Nano-Enabled Agrochemicals In European Agriculture
ECHA’s 2024 report on nano-agrochemicals calls for new EU regulations to manage these emerging technologies, balancing safety and sustainable agricultural growth.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA RAC Releases Scientific Evaluation On Occupational Exposure Limits For 1,3-Butadiene
ECHA's RAC concludes that 1,3-butadiene poses significant occupational cancer risks, recommending biomonitoring and deriving an exposure-risk model over a traditional OEL.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA Investigates Alternative Method To Replace Fish Toxicity Testing In Chemical Safety Assessments
ECHA explores Fish Embryo Toxicity test as a humane alternative to fish toxicity testing for chemicals.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Assesses Regulatory Needs For Low-Hazard Fluoride Salts, Recommends Monitoring And Potential Action On Endocrine Disruption
ECHA’s 2024 assessment on fluoride salts highlights potential endocrine risks in sodium fluoride, prompting further review.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU Confirms Environmental Concerns Over Imidazolium Compounds
Evaluation of Imidazolium compounds (EC 931-745-8) reveals environmental risks in soil and sediment from industrial and consumer uses.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Sweden Confirms Persistent And Bioaccumulative Hazards Of Bis(isopropyl)naphthalene (DIPN)
Sweden’s Chemicals Agency classifies Bis(isopropyl)naphthalene (DIPN) as very persistent and bioaccumulative, sparking regulatory scrutiny and potential restrictions.
Great Britain·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
UK Lowers Methidathion Maximum Residue Levels
UK updates methidathion MRLs to protect public health, setting strict near-zero residue limits effective May 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
2025 REACH Revision To Introduce Stricter EU Chemical Regulations, PFAS Restrictions, And Essential Use Criteria
The 2025 REACH revision may prioritise broader restrictions on harmful chemicals over case-by-case authorisations.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
Antidote Europe Challenges EU Decision On Glyphosate Approval In Court
Antidote Europe challenges the EU’s glyphosate approval in court, citing health risks and regulatory breaches.