Great Britain·
Proposed Amendments To Methidathion Residue Levels In Great Britain
For apples, pears, and quinces, the MRL lowers from 0.03 to a proposed 0.01 mg/kg.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Calls For Public Comment On New Framework Addressing Antibacterial And Antifungal Resistance Risks
The framework guides the EPA's collaboration with federal agencies to balance the agricultural benefits of pesticides while minimising public health impact.
Great Britain·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·
GB PPP Approves New Herbicidal Active Substance Bixlozone
The HSE undertook a thorough assessment of Bixlozone against the approval criteria set out in assimilated Regulation No 1107/2009.
Great Britain·GB CLP·
Update To GB MCL List In Line With The 14th And 15th EU Adaptations To Technical Progress (ATPs)
The decision was needed to legally include entries from the EU classification that weren't retained in GB law after Brexit ended on 31 December 2020.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
ECHA Evaluates Regulatory Needs For Hydroxyphenyl Benzotriazoles
If the hazards are confirmed, restrictions on the use of these substances are proposed to minimise environmental release and human exposure.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA Releases Comprehensive Report On Saccharides
ECHA recommends no immediate regulatory actions for the saccharides group based on the current data.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
ECHA's Regulatory Assessment Of Benzophenones: Key Findings And Proposed Actions
All substances are considered potential carcinogens based on structural similarity to benzophenone, which is classified as a Category 1B carcinogen.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Develops Standard Protocols For Disinfectant Residue Analysis On Hard Surfaces
The protocols aim to apply disinfectants quantitatively, determine post-application residue levels on surfaces, and establish a standard analysis method.
United States·
EPA Reaches Settlement With J. Da Silva Properties For Violations Of Federal Lead-Based Paint Rules
An inspection conducted by the EPA in August 2022 revealed several violations of the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule at properties owned by J. Da Silva Properties.
United States·TSCA·
EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation Of 1,1-Dichloroethane And Draft Hazard Assessment Of 1,2-Dichloroethane For Public Comment And Peer Review
The EPA is now inviting public comments on the draft documents for a 60-day period following the publication of the Federal Register notice.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Releases Updates On Organophosphate Pesticides Dicrotophos, Dimethoate, And Tetrachlorvinphos
These updates are part of the EPA's ongoing effort to ensure these pesticides meet current safety standards.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EU Cracks Down On Hazardous Substances With New Ecodesign Regulation
The regulation focuses on ensuring transparency and safety concerning hazardous substances in products.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
EU Seeks Feedback On Proposed Dechlorane Plus Regulation
This draft regulation, reflecting decisions from the May 2023 Stockholm Convention, aims to prohibit or restrict dechlorane plus use within the EU.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
European Commission Prohibits Future Imports Of Terbufos
Terbufos has been recognised as a hazardous chemical under the Rotterdam Convention, which requires prior informed consent for its international trade.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
European Union Renews Approval Of Metconazole As Candidate For Substitution
The renewed approval of metconazole will come into effect on 1 September 2024 and will be valid until 31 August 2031.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Finnish Safety And Chemicals Agency Confirms Environmental Concerns Over Diuron
The evaluation confirms that Diuron poses a confirmed risk of endocrine disruption to the environment.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
HFE-7500 Substance Evaluation Concludes
The assessment supports the inclusion of HFE-7500 under the proposed universal restriction PFAS at the EU level.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
Inspectors To Check Classification And Labelling Of Mixtures In Products
The REF-14 project is set to be prepared in 2025, with inspections expected to begin in 2026.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Spain Suggests REACH Restriction For 4-Nonylphenol, Branched
The Spanish Ministry concluded that there is a critical need for regulatory actions to manage the risks associated with 4-nonylphenol, branched.
Great Britain·UK REACH·
Hefty Fine For Trader WHO Sold Toxic Jewellery
Tests revealed that a children's jewellery set contained over 6,000 times the legal limit of Cadmium, a carcinogenic element.