Curated regulatory news and analysis to keep your business informed — Page 23 of 47
United States·
This requirement follows years of research linking lead exposure to severe health issues including cognitive impairment and developmental delays.
California·California Proposition 65·
California's AB 347 mandates PFAS-free household products by 2030, introducing strict testing and penalties for violators.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
Deutsche Umwelthilfe sues the EU Commission over pesticide approval extensions, raising environmental and health concerns.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The EFSA’s 2024 report confirms the safety of silicon dioxide (E 551) as a food additive in infant formulas, while recommending stricter limits on lead and arsenic content.
United States·FIFRA·
According to the EPA, veratrine may be applied up to 12 times annually using handheld sprayers, pump sprayers, or aerosols.
United States·
The EPA announces a new tolerance for mefenoxam residues on palm oil, addressing safety standards for agricultural chemicals.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA’s final biological evaluation on dinotefuran reveals potential impacts on endangered species and habitats.
United States·FIFRA·
The EPA’s final evaluation on acetamiprid highlights potential risks to endangered species, signalling forthcoming mitigation measures.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA finalises the cancellation of Dacthal, a pesticide with DCPA, effective October 23, 2024.
United States·
The EPA has set new fluindapyr tolerance levels for soybean products, ensuring food safety through rigorous risk assessment.
United States·
The EPA finalises glufosinate tolerance limits on food commodities, aiming to protect health with rigorous safety standards.
Global·Stockholm Convention·
Ethiopia proposes an amendment to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention to exempt UV-328 use in aircraft. COP-12 will review the amendment in 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The EU has approved Allium fistulosum as a plant protection substance for use as a bactericide in soil treatments.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The EU approves prallethrin for biocidal use in insecticides with conditions to protect health and the environment.
France·
The EU temporarily authorises France's new health warning labels for dinitrogen oxide products due to increased misuse and health risks, effective until 2027.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The EU Commission approves the biocidal product Phenogen, resolving safety objections raised by Germany over chlorocresol residues.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The ECHA is assessing regulatory needs for fatty acid oligomers due to environmental concerns.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
European Court to decide on biocidal product classification in the Speyer & Grund GmbH case, impacting EU regulations for dual-use products in food and hygiene.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The Firearms United Network, alongside three Polish hunters, argued that the ban infringes on fundamental rights.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The EU extends the approval periods for 13 active substances used in plant protection until 2027, citing delays in risk assessment processes.