United States·FIFRA·
EPA Announces Opinion In Endangered Species Review For Carbaryl And Methomyl Pesticides
Carbaryl and methomyl, widely employed pesticides, have been under scrutiny due to their potential impacts on wildlife.
Great Britain·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
Regulatory Changes For Active Bromine Biocidal Products In Great Britain
The absence of support for these bromine-based product types means they are subject to removal from the GB market.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Enhances Endangered Species Protections Amid Pesticide Concerns
The initiative marks a significant pivot in the EPA's approach to integrating the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with FIFRA.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Proposes Adding Five Substances To REACH Authorisation List
Stakeholders are encouraged to contribute updated use information and comments, with consultations open until 7 May 2024.
European Economic Area·
European Commission Proposes Ban On Use Of Bisphenol A In Food Contact Materials
The draft strictly prohibits the use of BPA in the manufacture of food contact plastics, varnishes, coatings, printing inks and more.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EESC Weighs In On Mercury Regulation Amendments
The committee praises the move to end dental amalgam use, backed by safer, mercury-free filling options.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU Commission Faces Legal Challenge Over Microplastics Regulation
Goodwill M + G says EU microplastics rule unfairly bans glitter in their Christmas decor, hurting their business.
Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
Changing Biocides Regulations In Northern Ireland
This article provides insights into the evolving biocide regulations in Northern Ireland and informs about critical deadlines under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR).
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Fees To Be Updated In Line With Inflation
This initiative seeks to amend Commission Regulation 340/2008 on the fees and charges payable to ECHA.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Releases New Guidance On "Absence Of An Ingredient" Claims For Pesticide Labels
This move is anticipated to have a considerable impact on how products are marketed and labelled.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
EU Commission Decides Against PPP Approval Of Asulam-Sodium
A pivotal aspect of the assessment was the evaluation of asulam-sodium's potential endocrine-disrupting properties.
United States·Clean Water Act·
EPA Advances Environmental Protection With New PFAS Testing Methods
The newly unveiled Method 1633 allows for the detection of 40 PFAS compounds across a wide array of samples.
United States·
EPA Proposes To Classify Nine PFAS Chemicals As Hazardous Under RCRA
EPA's evaluation concluded that these nine PFAS compounds meet the necessary criteria for hazardous designation.
United States·FIFRA·
EPA Reinstates Chlorpyrifos Tolerances Following Court Order
The reinstatement of the tolerances allows for its continued use under specific conditions outlined by the EPA.
Turkey·KKDIK·
Turkey Extends Key KKDIK Registration Deadlines
The new deadlines range from 31 December 2026 through to 31 December 2030, depending on intrinsic hazards and tonnage.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
ECHA Unveils ECHA CHEM: A New Chemicals Database
ECHA CHEM features information from all the over 100,000 REACH registrations submitted by companies.
United States·
EPA Boosts Online Tools For Greener Federal Purchasing, Targets PFAS And Plastics
The EPA has updated its recommendations to exclude ecolabels or standards that solely address individual PFAS chemicals.
European Economic Area·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
EU Commission To Update PIC List In 2024
The Commission's adoption of the draft act planned for the second quarter of 2024.
European Economic Area·REACH·
DSM Nutritional Products GmbH Challenges European Chemicals Agency's Decision
The appellant asserts that the eMSCA delivered their assessment later than the regulation requires.
European Economic Area·REACH·
European Court Rules Against ExxonMobil In Phenanthrene Case
The case centred on the inclusion of the chemical substance phenanthrene into the REACH Candidate List.