Regulatory News & Updates - Page 28

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·9 Oct 2024

EU Approves Silver Zinc Zeolite For Use In Biocidal Products Across Three Product Types

The EU approves silver zinc zeolite for biocidal products in types 2, 7, and 9, effective March 2026, with specific conditions to enhance safety and efficacy.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·9 Oct 2024

United States·TSCA·9 Oct 2024

SACC Recommends Refinements In EPA’s Phthalate Risk Assessments

The SACC reviews EPA’s risk assessments for phthalates DIDP and DINP, highlighting potential exposure risks to human health and the environment.

United States·TSCA·9 Oct 2024

United States·FIFRA·9 Oct 2024

EPA Finalizes Rule To Protect Farmworkers, Families, And Communities From Pesticide Exposures

EPA reinstates stricter Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) rules to protect farmworkers, families, and communities from pesticide exposure, effective December 3, 2024.

United States·FIFRA·9 Oct 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·9 Oct 2024

EU Ombudsman Probes Delays In Chemical Risk Management Under REACH Regulation

Ombudsman probes delays in chemical restrictions under REACH, highlighting administrative challenges.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·9 Oct 2024

United States·TSCA·8 Oct 2024

2024 Update To EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List

The EPA has updated its Safer Chemical Ingredients List, adding 27 new chemicals.

United States·TSCA·8 Oct 2024

United States·FIFRA·8 Oct 2024

Benzovindiflupyr Fungicide: Critical Ecological Impact Evaluation By EPA

EPA seeks public comment on the ecological risks of benzovindiflupyr to endangered species and critical habitats.

United States·FIFRA·8 Oct 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·8 Oct 2024

ECHA Releases ARN Report On Alpha Amino Acids And Salts

The report concludes no regulatory action is needed, ensuring the safe use of these substances in consumer and industrial products.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·8 Oct 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·8 Oct 2024

ECHA Streamlines Fees For Joint Authorisation Applications In New Decision

ECHA will only issue one administrative charge for joint authorisation applications.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·8 Oct 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·8 Oct 2024

ECHA Updates On PFAS Restrictions With Key Discussions Set For 2024

The EU’s PFAS restriction process advances with updates from the scientific committees. Key sectors under evaluation and future decisions in 2024.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·8 Oct 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·8 Oct 2024

ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee Addresses Icaridin, Transfluthrin, And More In September Meeting

ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee reviewed icaridin, Transfluthrin, and more at its September 2024 meeting.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·8 Oct 2024

United States·FIFRA·8 Oct 2024

EPA Launches Vulnerable Species Action Plan To Safeguard Endangered Wildlife From Pesticides

The EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan aims to protect endangered species from pesticide exposure through mitigation measures.

United States·FIFRA·8 Oct 2024

United States·FIFRA·8 Oct 2024

EPA Opens Public Comment On Bicyclopyrone Herbicide Evaluation Amidst Endangered Species Concerns

The EPA has opened a 60-day public comment period for the draft biological evaluation of bicyclopyrone.

United States·FIFRA·8 Oct 2024

United States·Clean Water Act·8 Oct 2024

EPA Proposes New Data Collection For Textile Mills Industry

The EPA has submitted a new ICR for Textile Mills Industry Data Collection to evaluate wastewater discharges.

United States·Clean Water Act·8 Oct 2024

United States·TSCA·8 Oct 2024

EPA Report Highlights Flexibility In Reducing Animal Testing With NAMs

EPA’s new report explores regulatory flexibility under TSCA, FIFRA, and other laws to reduce animal testing using New Approach Methods (NAMs).

United States·TSCA·8 Oct 2024

United States·FIFRA·8 Oct 2024

EPA Seeks Public Input On New Herbicide, Metamitron, For Fruit Thinning In US Orchards

The EPA opens a consultation on metamitron, a herbicide for fruit thinning in orchards, designed to improve apple and pear yields.

United States·FIFRA·8 Oct 2024

United States·TSCA·8 Oct 2024

EPA Seeks Public Input On PFAS Production And Regulation Under TSCA

The EPA is inviting public input on the production of PFAS chemicals like PFOA, PFNA, and PFDA during the fluorination of HDPE containers.

United States·TSCA·8 Oct 2024

EPA To Reconsider Chevron’s Chemical Approvals Following Legal Petition

The EPA seeks voluntary remand to review its 2022 chemical order challenged by Cherokee Concerned Citizens.

United States·TSCA·8 Oct 2024

United States·8 Oct 2024

EPA Urged To Enhance PFAS Regulation For U.S. Public Water Systems

GAO urges EPA to support public water systems with PFAS treatment and waste management before the 2029 deadline.

United States·8 Oct 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·8 Oct 2024

EU Enforces Restrictions On PFHxA And Related PFAS Substances To Protect Health And Environment

The restriction focuses on PFHxA and related PFAS substances, aiming to eliminate their use in textiles, food packaging, and cosmetics.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·8 Oct 2024

European Chemicals Agency Board Of Appeal Dismisses Evonik Operations GmbH's Appeal

Evonik contested an ECHA decision requiring additional histopathological data for a chemical substance.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·8 Oct 2024