Regulatory News & Updates - Page 38

United States·18 Apr 2024

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.

United States·18 Apr 2024

Chemicals pollution barrels outside a factory

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·18 Apr 2024

EU Introduces Criminal Penalties For Chemical Regulation Breaches: Key Changes

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

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·18 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·18 Apr 2024

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.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·18 Apr 2024

France·18 Apr 2024

‘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.

France·18 Apr 2024

United States·10 Apr 2024

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.

United States·10 Apr 2024

United States·FIFRA·9 Apr 2024

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.

United States·FIFRA·9 Apr 2024

Farm worker in field with digital tablet

United States·FIFRA·9 Apr 2024

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.

United States·FIFRA·9 Apr 2024

Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·9 Apr 2024

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.

Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·9 Apr 2024

Great Britain·GB Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·9 Apr 2024

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.

Great Britain·GB Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·9 Apr 2024

Great Britain·UK REACH·9 Apr 2024

UK Launches Public Consultation On PFAS In Firefighting Foams

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

Great Britain·UK REACH·9 Apr 2024

United States·TSCA·2 Apr 2024

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.

United States·TSCA·2 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Apr 2024

EU Launches Public Consultation On Phthalates In Medical Devices

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

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·2 Apr 2024

European Union Set To Enforce Poison Centre Notifications

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

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·2 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Apr 2024

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.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Mar 2024

CoRAP 2024-2026: A Critical Step Towards Safer Chemical Use In The EU

The newly updated CoRAP list incorporates 11 substances that have never been evaluated under this scheme before.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Mar 2024

3M Company and Wacker Chemical Corporation logos

United States·TSCA·26 Mar 2024

EPA Initiates New Testing On PFAS Chemicals To Address "Forever Chemicals" Crisis

3M and Wacker Chemical to test 2-(N-Methylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido)ethanol (NMeFOSE) under EPA order.

United States·TSCA·26 Mar 2024

Marine fouling adhering to the ship hull underwater

Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·26 Mar 2024

Critical Deadlines For Biocide Active Substance Renewals In Great Britain

This notice includes essential deadlines for the renewal of active substances under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation.

Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·26 Mar 2024

United States·Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)·26 Mar 2024

EPA Reports A 21% Decrease In Toxic Chemical Releases Over A Decade

The EPA's analysis details how facilities are handling their chemical waste, emphasizing a shift towards more sustainable practices.

United States·Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)·26 Mar 2024

United States·TSCA·26 Mar 2024

EPA Seeks Expert Reviewers For 1,1-Dichloroethane Risk Evaluation

Nominations are to be submitted by 11 April 2024, marking a crucial phase in the evaluation process.

United States·TSCA·26 Mar 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·26 Mar 2024

EU Adopts Stricter Regulations On Harmful Flame Retardant To Boost Environmental Protection

Significant changes include the reduction of the Unintentional Trace Contaminant (UTC) limit for HBCDD from 100 mg/kg to 75 mg/kg in most uses.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·26 Mar 2024