United States·
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.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
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·
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.
Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·
GB Public Consultation Launched On Creosote As A Candidate For Substitution
GB opens public consultation on creosote substitution, seeking input on alternatives to reduce health and environmental risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
New Hazard CLP Classifications For Silver, Copper, And More
The EU updates its CLP Regulation with new chemical classifications for hazardous substances. Compliance is required by May 2026.
Global·
OECD Publishes Comprehensive Report On Managing Hazardous Substances In Port Areas
The OECD's latest report on managing hazardous substances in port areas stresses the need for improved governance and emergency preparedness.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
RAC Classifies Talc As A Carcinogen, Citing Cancer Risk From Exposure
RAC classifies talc as a Category 1B carcinogen, linking it to cancer risk via inhalation. Discover the impact on industries and regulatory changes.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Regulatory Assessment For Organic Acyclic Carbonates: ECHA Confirms No Immediate EU Risk Management Needed
ECHA’s latest report on organic acyclic carbonates indicates no immediate need for EU-wide regulatory action.
United States·
VA To Assess Links Between PFAS Exposure And Kidney Cancer In Veterans
The VA is assessing potential links between military PFAS exposure and kidney cancer.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Draghi Report Sparks Debate On Chemical Regulations: Fluoropolymers In The Spotlight
Debate sparks over Mario Draghi's report on EU competitiveness, highlighting tensions between chemical regulations, innovation, and environmental safety.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Considers Regulatory Action On Alkoxysilyl Carbamates
Find out how Alkoxysilyl Carbamates may face new regulatory actions from ECHA due to potential health and environmental risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EEA Report Highlights PFAS In Textiles As A Barrier To Europe’s Circular Economy
The EEA's latest report underscores the environmental and health risks of PFAS in textiles, threatening Europe's circular economy goals.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EFSA Proposes New Qualification System For Nanomaterials Risk Assessment Using New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
EFSA introduces a new qualification system for New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in nanomaterial risk assessment.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Updates Existing Stocks Provisions For Chlorpyrifos Product "Bifenchlor"
The EPA amends provisions for Kaizen's chlorpyrifos product "Bifenchlor," allowing limited sale and use until 2025.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Concludes Tris(2-Chloroethyl) Phosphate (TCEP) Poses Unreasonable Risks To Health And Environment
The EPA’s final risk evaluation for Tris(2-chloroethyl) Phosphate (TCEP) reveals serious health and environmental risks.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Proposes Registration Of New Pesticide Active Ingredient Glycerol Formate For Hospital Use
The EPA proposes the registration of Glycerol Formate, a new active ingredient for hospital disinfectants and sanitizers.
United States·FIFRA·
Chlorpyrifos Use On Asparagus To End As EPA Accepts Voluntary Amendment
The EPA announces Gharda Chemicals International, Inc.'s request to end the use of chlorpyrifos on asparagus.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EU Court Rules On Labelling Obligations For Cosmetic Products Sold Online
EU Court rules that national labelling laws for cosmetics sold online fall outside the e-commerce directive, reinforcing consumer protection.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU Introduces New REACH Test Methods
Discover the latest updates in chemical testing regulations with new in vitro methods and reduced reliance on animal testing.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EU Launches Public Consultation On Roadmap To Phase Out Animal Testing In Chemical Safety
The European Commission opens public consultation on its roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety assessments, with plans to implement the strategy by 2026.