Regulatory News & Updates - Page 4

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Member States Urge EU Measures To Support The Plastics Recycling Sector

Member States urge rapid EU measures to stabilise the plastics recycling sector, boost demand for recyclate, and address unfair competition.

8 January 2026

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EPA Sets Out Process For Expiring TSCA CBI Claims Ahead Of June 2026

EPA sets out how TSCA CBI claims will expire and how to request extensions before June 2026 deadlines.

6 January 2026

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EU Ecolabel Criteria Extended For Textiles, Furniture, Footwear, Mattresses, And Floor Coverings

Commission Decision (EU) 2026/66 extends EU Ecolabel criteria validity for textiles, footwear, furniture, mattresses and floor coverings.

6 January 2026

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Germany Updates Food Contact Materials Rules For Bisphenol A And Recycled Plastics

Germany updates food contact materials rules, linking market placement to written declarations of compliance for Bisphenol A related materials and recycled plastics.

29 December 2025

Ctgb Triggers Interim Review of 46 Products Amid Rising Scrutiny of TFA Formation and Groundwater Risks

The Ctgb will reassess 46 PFAS pesticides due to TFA groundwater risks. Professionals must prepare for regulatory changes and product availability reviews.

19 December 2025

EU Accelerates Defence Readiness with €800 Billion Investment and Simplified Permitting

The EU’s new defence readiness package aims to unlock €800 billion in investment, simplify permitting, and ease intra-EU transfers of defence goods.

19 December 2025

European Pharmacopoeia to End Animal Testing for Bacterial Endotoxins by 2026

The European Pharmacopoeia will eliminate animal-based pyrogen tests by 2026, advancing synthetic, animal-free testing methods for bacterial endotoxins.

19 December 2025

French Report Highlights Urgent Need to Control Hazardous Substances in Plastic Recycling

A new INERIS report warns of health and environmental risks from hazardous substances in recycled plastics. Industry urged to act.

19 December 2025

MSC Confirms n-Hexane as SVHC Due to Neurotoxic Effects

ECHA identifies n-hexane as a substance of very high concern under REACH, citing neurotoxicity and equivalent level of concern criteria.

19 December 2025

EU Launches Evaluation of Biocidal Products Regulation to Address Market and Safety Challenges

The EU has launched a public consultation to evaluate the Biocidal Products Regulation, seeking input on safety, innovation and market efficiency.

12 December 2025

EU Proposes Sweeping Environmental Reporting Reforms to Save €775 Million Annually

The EU’s new environmental simplification package aims to cut red tape across reporting rules for waste, batteries, industrial emissions and permitting—delivering €775 million in annual savings.

12 December 2025

EU to Scrap Chemicals of Concern Reporting via SCIP Database, Saving Industry €225 Million Annually

The EU proposes to repeal the SCIP database requirement under the Waste Framework Directive, easing chemical reporting burdens for manufacturers while maintaining safety standards.

12 December 2025

ADN Safety Committee Urged to Reassess CMR Hazard Rules for Inland Waterway Transport

FuelsEurope calls for renewed ADN discussions on CMR hazard classification, proposing exposure-based risk tools to guide safer and more proportionate transport rules.

10 December 2025

EU Agreement on Omnibus I Simplification Package Eases Reporting Burden for Industry

The EU's Omnibus I simplification package reduces CSRD and CSDDD reporting burdens, helping businesses cut costs and boost compliance efficiency.

10 December 2025

EU Updates Industry on Outcomes of MOP37 and HFC Phase-Down Priorities

EU briefing on MOP37 highlights HFC phase-down, refrigerant monitoring, and sustainable cooling — key updates for chemical sector compliance.

10 December 2025

EU Overhauls Drug Precursor Regulation to Combat Designer Chemicals and Ease Compliance

EU launches new Regulation on drug precursors, targeting designer chemicals and reducing admin burden with digital systems for chemical industry compliance.

4 December 2025

Australia Opens Consultation on 2026 Chemical Categorisation Revisions Under AICIS

AICIS proposes key changes to its Categorisation Guidelines for 2026. Industry professionals are invited to comment on high-hazard updates and regulatory clarifications.

4 December 2025

EPA Insists Fluorinated Pesticides Are Not PFAS Amid Scrutiny Over Safety Claims

EPA maintains that single fluorinated pesticides are not PFAS, but scrutiny continues over their safety and regulatory classification.

4 December 2025

EU Defers Key Labelling Rules in CLP Regulation Amendment to Ease Industry Burden

The EU has delayed labelling and classification deadlines under the CLP Regulation to reduce compliance pressure. Changes affect fuel labelling and online sales.

4 December 2025

EU Launches RESourceEU Action Plan to Tackle Critical Raw Materials Dependency

The EU’s RESourceEU Action Plan aims to reduce critical raw materials dependency, boost recycling and accelerate diversification for industrial resilience.

4 December 2025