United States·
EPA Concludes Comprehensive Review Of Drinking Water Standards: No Immediate Changes Recommended
Despite the decision not to revise existing standards, the EPA identified several contaminants that warrant further investigation.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessments For Key Pesticides
The draft assessments highlight significant concerns regarding the impact of these pesticides on both human health and the environment.
United States·Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)·
EPA's 2023 TRI Report Highlights 1.5 Million Pounds Of PFAS-Related Waste
The EPA is conducting thorough quality checks to ensure data accuracy, with a revised dataset expected in October 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
European Commission Invites Public Feedback On Regulation Of UV-328 Under POPs
The deadline for submitting feedback on the proposed regulation is 27 August 2024.
Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
Key Updates On Northern Ireland PPP Regulations
PPP holders in Northern Ireland are advised to check their authorisations against the updated EU MRLs to ensure compliance.
Canada·Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)·
New Reporting Requirements For PFAS Announced By Environment Canada
This information must be submitted through the Single Window online system by no later than 29 January 2025.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Proposes New Insecticide Strategy To Protect Endangered Species And Habitats
The draft, open for public comment until 23 September 2024, advances the EPA's efforts to balance pesticide use with conservation under the ESA and FIFRA.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Seeks Public Input On Syngenta's New Herbicide Use Application
A product with dicamba and S-metolachlor is proposed for use on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
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.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
ECHA Publishes Annual Report For 2023
2023 was also a year of strategic enhancement for ECHA.
United States·
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.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
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.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
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.
United States·FIFRA·
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.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
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.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
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.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
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.
European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
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.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
EU Court Rules On Advertising Restrictions For Biocidal Products
The decision mandates that all advertising statements for biocidal products must accurately reflect their risks.
European Economic Area·REACH·
EU Delays DEHP REACH Authorisation For Medical Devices To 2030
Industry gets more time to make a gradual shift to DEHP-free medical devices.