Regulatory News & Updates - Page 23

Microplastics: Emerging Health Risks as Vectors for Chemical Exposure Revealed in New Study

A new study highlights the role of microplastics as vectors for chemical exposure, potentially impacting human health through ingestion.

13 November 2024

Montenegro Implements New Regulations for Food Contact Regenerated Cellulose Films

Montenegro enforces new rules for food contact regenerated cellulose films, ensuring EU-aligned safety, quality, and compliance standards.

13 November 2024

New LitChemPlast Database Reveals Extensive Chemical Presence in Plastics

The LitChemPlast database, compiling data from 372 studies, reveals over 3,500 chemicals in plastics.

13 November 2024

New Study Highlights Gaps in EU Chemical Safety Assessment Under REACH

A new report from Stockholm University unveils challenges in EU REACH regulation, urging clearer guidance to assess the essentiality of harmful chemical uses.

13 November 2024

RAC Adopts 13 Key Opinions on Hazardous Substances' Classification and Labelling

RAC’s latest classification updates on substances like talc, tebuconazole, and 2-pyrrolidone could affect industries from cosmetics to agriculture.

13 November 2024

State of Water Report 2024 Highlights Mercury, PFAS, and Pesticides in EU Waterways: EEA Urges Faster Regulation

A new report reveals extensive chemical pollution in EU waters, calling for swift regulatory updates to tackle toxic substances like PFAS and pesticides.

13 November 2024

UK Amends Approval Restrictions for Pesticide Ingredient Fenpyrazamine, Addressing Impurity Limits

HSE revises fenpyrazamine regulations, setting stricter impurity limits to improve safety in plant protection products in the UK.

13 November 2024

UK Approves Amendment to Prosulfuron Approval, Lifts Application Restrictions

The UK has lifted prosulfuron application restrictions, allowing annual use of the herbicide for improved pest control.

13 November 2024

UK Food Standards Agency Report Explores New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)

UK FSA explores New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance chemical safety testing, reduce animal testing, and align with ethical standards.

13 November 2024

UK HSE Seeks Input on Chemical Use in Post-Mortem Procedures

UK HSE's survey on chemical use in post-mortem care seeks insights from professionals by 8 December 2024, to shape future biocide policies.

13 November 2024

UK MP Calls for Regulation of PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in Drinking Water

UK MP Munira Wilson advocates for PFAS regulation in drinking water, urging government action against these harmful "forever chemicals."

13 November 2024

UK Poised for Leadership in Chemical Safety with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) Framework

The UK advances chemical safety with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), reducing animal testing and boosting regulatory innovation.

13 November 2024

UK Requests Input on Potentially Hazardous Chemicals under Review as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

The UK seeks information on the environmental and health impacts of chlorinated paraffins and polyhalogenated dibenzodioxins, proposed as POPs. Comments due by 29 November 2024.

13 November 2024

Upcoming GB Deadlines for Biocides Dossier and Active Substance Renewals

Stay informed on the latest biocides dossier and renewal submission deadlines for Great Britain (GB). Act by early 2025 to keep products in the market.

24 October 2024

MHRA Confirms Mycobacteria Claims in PT 1 Biocide Products Fall Under Medicines Regulations

MHRA confirms biocide products in PT 1 making mycobacteria claims now fall under medicines regulations.

24 October 2024

Canada Unveils Chemical Risk Management Initiatives Under CEPA

Canada announces chemical risk management initiatives under CEPA. Public consultation on toxic substance regulations is open until December 4, 2024.

24 October 2024

EPA Approves New Herbicide Active Ingredient Glufosinate-P for Agricultural Use

The EPA registers Glufosinate-P for use on corn, cotton, canola, soybeans, and more, ensuring environmental safety measures.

24 October 2024

MSC Identifies Triphenyl Phosphate as Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) Due to Endocrine Disruption

Triphenyl phosphate identified as a SVHC, to be added to the Candidate List in November 2024.

22 October 2024

EU Ombudsman Urges Swift Action on Delays in Dangerous Chemical Substances Risk Management

The EU Ombudsman recommends the European Commission speed up decisions on authorising dangerous chemical substances, citing serious delays.

22 October 2024

EU Chemical Regulatory Review: No Immediate Risk Actions for Aliphatic Dicarboxylic Acids (C3-C8)

Assessment finds no immediate need for EU-wide regulatory actions, except for maleic acid’s skin sensitisation risks.

22 October 2024