Regulatory News & Updates - Page 42

Great Britain·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·8 Jul 2024

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 Plant Protection Products Regulation·8 Jul 2024

Great Britain·GB CLP·8 Jul 2024

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.

Great Britain·GB CLP·8 Jul 2024

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

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·CLP·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Jul 2024

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·2 Jul 2024

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

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.

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

United States·FIFRA·2 Jul 2024

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·FIFRA·2 Jul 2024

United States·2 Jul 2024

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·2 Jul 2024

United States·TSCA·2 Jul 2024

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·TSCA·2 Jul 2024

United States·FIFRA·2 Jul 2024

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.

United States·FIFRA·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Jul 2024

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·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·2 Jul 2024

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·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·2 Jul 2024

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·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·2 Jul 2024

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·Plant Protection Products Regulation·2 Jul 2024

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

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·2 Jul 2024

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

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·REACH·2 Jul 2024

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

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·CLP·2 Jul 2024

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

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.

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

Great Britain·UK REACH·19 Jun 2024

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.

Great Britain·UK REACH·19 Jun 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Jun 2024

Court Rejects Appeal In Cruelty Free Europe's Case Against ECHA

The Court found that CFE's appeal did not meet the necessary criteria to proceed.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Jun 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Jun 2024

ECHA Proposes New Regulations For Silver And Silver Compounds

Several silver compounds have been identified as potential reproductive toxins.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Jun 2024