Regulatory News & Updates - Page 29

Biodegradable polymer fertilizer on soil at base of plant

EU Adopts New Biodegradability Criteria for EU Fertilising Products

The new regulations require that polymers in EU fertilising products, like coating agents and mulch films, must be natural and unmodified or meet biodegradability standards.

25 July 2024

ECHA Publishes Annual Report for 2023

2023 was also a year of strategic enhancement for ECHA.

23 July 2024

EPA Proposes Revocation of Polytetrafluoroethylene Tolerance Exemption in Pesticides

The EPA's decision to propose the revocation stems from the fact that PTFE is no longer used in any registered pesticide products in the United States.

23 July 2024

EU Adopts New Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutant Methoxychlor

The regulation sets a stringent limit for methoxychlor presence in substances, mixtures, and articles at 0.01 mg/kg.

23 July 2024

European Commission Proposes Changes to Prior Informed Consent Regulation

The draft regulation is open for public feedback from 19 July 2024 to 16 August 2024.

23 July 2024

Ledprona: EPA Greenlights Innovative Biopesticide for Potato Crops

Ledprona's mechanism of action is based on RNA interference (RNAi), a natural process used by plants and animals for disease protection.

22 July 2024

EFSA Launches Public Consultation on Revised MoE Guidance for Genotoxic Chemicals

EFSA is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the proposed revisions, work plan, and engagement activities.

19 July 2024

ECHA Expands Candidate List with Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) Peroxide

Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, commonly used as a flame retardant, has been identified by ECHA as toxic for reproduction.

19 July 2024

ECHA Updates Progress on PFAS Restriction Proposal

In September, the focus will shift to textiles, upholstery, leather, apparel, carpets, food contact materials and packaging, and petroleum and mining.

19 July 2024

EU Commission Renews Propiconazole for Biocides, Adds Limits

The fungicide has potential endocrine disrupting properties but non-renewal would have had a significant impact on society.

19 July 2024

EU Court Rules on Advertising Restrictions for Biocidal Products

The decision mandates that all advertising statements for biocidal products must accurately reflect their risks.

19 July 2024

EU Delays DEHP REACH Authorisation for Medical Devices to 2030

Industry gets more time to make a gradual shift to DEHP-free medical devices.

19 July 2024

EU Synthetic Polymer Microparticles Ban in Cosmetics: Key Guidance Released

The document offers a step-by-step approach to determine if a polymer falls within the scope of the restriction and how to comply with the new requirements.

19 July 2024

EU to Update Surface Water Pollutants Watch List in 2024

The EU plans to revise its watch list of surface water pollutants in 2024 to better monitor and control chemical risks.

19 July 2024

European Commission Updates REACH Restrictions Roadmap

The updated Roadmap addresses regulatory actions for PVC and other substances to enhance health and environmental safety across the EU.

19 July 2024

New EU Guidelines for Recycled Plastic Bottles

This legislation mandates significant increases in the recycled plastic content of single-use plastic beverage bottles.

19 July 2024

Von der Leyen Calls for Action on REACH and PFAS

As von der Leyen's new term begins, the EU faces significant challenges in balancing industrial competitiveness with environmental sustainability.

19 July 2024

EPA Proposes Interim Registration Review Decision for Malathion

Stakeholders and interested parties can submit their feedback during the 60-day public comment period.

18 July 2024

European Commission Adopts New Biodegradability Criteria for Polymers in Fertilising Products

The regulation stipulates that these new criteria will come into effect from 17 October 2028.

18 July 2024

European Commission Reports on Workshop on Phasing Out Animal Testing

The workshop featured presentations and discussions from a wide range of stakeholders.

17 July 2024