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California’s SB-682 Targets PFAS in Consumer Products

California’s SB-682 bans PFAS in key consumer products from 2028, driving urgent compliance actions and reform across the chemicals and manufacturing sectors.

2 October 2025

Dutch Proposal Tightens Early Warning System for Harmful Chemicals Using European Data

The Netherlands refines its list of potential ZZS chemicals to better align with EU assessments, boosting early detection and regulatory foresight.

2 October 2025

EPA Flags Unreasonable Risk from D4 in Industrial and Environmental Use

EPA draft risk evaluation finds octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) poses significant risks to workers and aquatic life, signalling regulatory change for industry.

2 October 2025

EU Adopts New Circular Economy Rules for Automotive Sector

New EU rules require recycled content in vehicles and stricter end-of-life treatment. Automotive sector faces major regulatory shift.

2 October 2025

GHS Rev. 11: New Global Chemical Labelling Rules Target Climate and Health Risks

The updated GHS Rev. 11 introduces major labelling changes for climate hazards and skin sensitisation. Key for global chemical compliance in 2025.

2 October 2025

Spain Introduces Mandatory Accessible Labelling for Key Consumer Products

Spain mandates accessible labelling on key consumer products, requiring Braille and QR codes to support vulnerable consumers and ensure regulatory compliance.

2 October 2025

California Advances Permanent SB 54 Regulations to Drive Packaging Reform

California proposes permanent SB 54 packaging rules requiring recyclability or compostability by 2032, redefining producer responsibility across the supply chain.

17 September 2025

China to Add Four Substances to Existing Chemicals Inventory

China to list four new substances in its Existing Chemicals Inventory, impacting compliance and reporting across global manufacturing supply chains.

17 September 2025

Denmark Confirms TMBPA as Endocrine Disruptor

TMBPA identified as an endocrine disruptor for human health and the environment. Denmark to propose EU harmonised classification in 2026.

17 September 2025

EFSA Proposes New Health Guidance Values for Trifluoroacetic Acid

EFSA proposes new ADI and ARfD values for trifluoroacetic acid based on updated toxicological evidence. Stakeholders invited to comment by 22 September 2025.

17 September 2025

EU Court Backs Bioenergy and Plastic Taxonomy Rules Despite Environmental Legal Challenge

EU Court backs bioenergy and plastics taxonomy criteria, rejecting ClientEarth’s challenge. Decision clarifies sustainability definitions under the EU Taxonomy Regulation.

17 September 2025

EU Sets 2026 Deadline for PFAS Restriction Review Affecting Over 10,000 Chemicals

EU to finalise PFAS restriction review by 2026, impacting 10,000+ chemicals. Industry must prepare for broad compliance and emissions control obligations.

17 September 2025

EU Tightens Toy Safety Rules: Cobalt Restrictions Set to Impact Manufacturers

The EU proposes stricter toy safety rules to limit cobalt exposure. Industry must prepare for compliance under the updated Toy Safety Directive.

17 September 2025

New EU Occupational Diseases Manual to Shape Future Chemical Regulations

Eurostat’s new occupational disease manual impacts EU chemical regulations. Discover how standardised data reporting will shape compliance and safety.

17 September 2025

New UBA Study Calls for Overhaul of Soil Microorganism Risk Assessment in Agricultural Chemical Regulation

German Environment Agency urges updates to soil microorganism risk assessment, recommending new tests to better capture chemical impacts.

17 September 2025

PFAS Contamination Threatens Global Food Security, New Research Warns

PFAS contamination poses a rising threat to global food security, with growing risks for agriculture, ecosystems, and supply chains.

17 September 2025

POPRC.21 to Tackle Risk Profiles and Exemptions for Key POPs Including PFOS and MCCPs

POPRC.21 will assess key chemical risks and exemptions under the Stockholm Convention, with major implications for PFOS, MCCPs, and new dioxin-like POPs.

17 September 2025

REACH Annex XVII Update Adds New CMR Restrictions with Aviation Fuel Derogation

REACH Annex XVII update adds new CMR substance restrictions with a cumene exemption for aviation fuels. Industry must comply by 1 September 2025.

17 September 2025

Revised ESRS Exposure Drafts Aim to Simplify Sustainability Reporting Under CSRD

EFRAG’s revised ESRS Exposure Drafts slash mandatory data points by 57%, opening a 60-day consultation to streamline CSRD compliance.

17 September 2025

Revised EU Data Rules Set to Reshape Active Substance Approvals for Plant Protection Products

The EU is updating data requirements for active substances in plant protection products, raising safety standards and regulatory expectations.

17 September 2025