Pollinis France Challenges the European Commission's Approval of Boscalid

The applicant argues that the decision to extend boscalid's approval violates several EU laws and principles.

29 April 2024

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PFAS REACH Restriction Progress: Proposal Submitters Detail Assessment Updates

The collaborative effort aims to refine the initially submitted proposal based on the insights gained from public feedback.

22 April 2024

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EPA Publishes Update on Draft Herbicide Strategy (April 2024)

The EPA continues to engage with various stakeholders to refine the strategy, with the final version scheduled for release by 30 August 2024.

22 April 2024

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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Asbestos Risk Evaluation

The EPA is keen on receiving input on the draft evaluation, particularly concerning the assessment methodologies and conclusions drawn.

22 April 2024

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ECHA Board of Appeal Overturns Agency's Decision in Chemical Mutagenicity Case

The Board identified errors in the Agency's risk assessment regarding the substance's potential for mutagenicity.

18 April 2024

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EPA Regulations to Transform Air Quality Standards in Chemical and Polymer Industries

One of the central aspects of the new regulations is the tightened controls on equipment leaks of VOCs in SOCMI.

18 April 2024

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EPA Updates Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal

The guidance zeroes in on three large-scale capacity technologies — thermal destruction, landfills, and underground injection.

18 April 2024

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EU Introduces Criminal Penalties for Chemical Regulation Breaches: Key Changes

The updated legislation introduces criminal penalties for severe infringements that cause significant environmental damage.

18 April 2024

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European Court Defines Importation and Registration Guidelines under REACH Regulation

ECJ clarifies that buyers don't need to register substances under REACH if another EU entity has already taken responsibility and registered it.

18 April 2024

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‘Forever chemicals’: French MPs Move PFAS Product Ban Forward

The bill mandates phasing out of PFAS in a variety of consumer products, leading up to a complete prohibition on all PFAS in textiles by the year 2030.

18 April 2024

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Biden-Harris Administration Sets National Drinking Water Standard for PFAS

The rule sets limits for five individual PFAS chemicals and also establishes a combined limit for mixtures of certain PFAS.

10 April 2024

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EPA Implements New Measures to Safeguard Endangered Species from Harmful Insecticides

The mitigation measures are for the use of three widely-used insecticides: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion.

9 April 2024

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EPA Issues Warning on Herbicide Dacthal

Used extensively in agricultural and non-agricultural settings, DCPA is a key herbicide for crops like broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, and onions.

9 April 2024

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UK Declares Non-Approval for 63 Active Substances in Biocidal Products Regulations

Manufacturers, suppliers, and users are urged to review the list and prepare for the upcoming changes to ensure compliance.

9 April 2024

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UK Government Publishes Results of POPs Public Consultation

As the consultation process concludes, the government faces the challenge of translating stakeholder feedback into effective policy measures.

9 April 2024

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UK Launches Public Consultation on PFAS in Firefighting Foams

The incorporation of PFAS into firefighting foams has raised significant environmental and health concerns.

9 April 2024

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EPA Initiates Lead Inspection Campaign in Manchester, NH, to Combat Childhood Lead Poisoning

The campaign's primary focus is on ensuring adherence to the Toxic Substances Control Act's lead paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.

2 April 2024

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EU Launches Public Consultation on Phthalates in Medical Devices

Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on the preliminary guidelines by submitting written comments.

2 April 2024

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European Union Set to Enforce Poison Centre Notifications

Inspectors are set to verify the submission of poison centre notifications by suppliers.

2 April 2024

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Grace GmbH Challenges ECHA Over REACH Registration Data Approach

The dispute, catalogued as Case A-002-2024, revolves around ECHA's insistence on additional testing for lanthanum chloride, anhydrous.

2 April 2024

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