United States·TSCA·
EPA Proposes PFAS Reporting Rule Revisions To Ease Industry Burden
EPA proposes PFAS rule changes under TSCA to reduce compliance burdens while preserving key reporting obligations.
European Economic Area·
EU Bioeconomy Strategy Aims To Scale Bio-Based Innovation And Tackle Regulatory Gaps
The EU's new bioeconomy strategy targets regulatory barriers and investment gaps, setting the stage for a competitive, sustainable chemicals ecosystem.
United States·
Michigan Moves To Ban Coal Tar Sealants In Significant Environmental Reform
Michigan proposes a ban on coal tar sealants, citing health and environmental risks from PAHs. Manufacturers face compliance changes.
Brazil·
Anvisa Bans TPO And DMPT In Nail Products
Anvisa bans TPO and DMPT in cosmetic products due to cancer and fertility risks, aligning Brazil with EU regulations. Compliance deadlines set.
European Economic Area·REACH·
ECHA Adds DBBPE To Candidate List
ECHA adds DBBPE to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern, triggering new legal obligations for suppliers and importers.
European Economic Area·
EU Council Agrees To Simplify Chemical Product Rules, Offering Clarity For Industry
The Council backs simplified EU chemical regulations, balancing reduced burden with strong safety standards for industry professionals.
California·
Recyclers Withdraw Fluorinated Container Certification Amid PFAS Concerns
Fluorinated plastic containers lose recyclability certification over PFAS risks, impacting manufacturers and prompting industry-wide reassessment.
Great Britain·
UK Government Proposes Ambitious Reform Of HFC Phasedown In F Gas Regulation
The UK is proposing a new HFC phasedown to cut emissions by 98.6 percent by 2048. The plan supports Net Zero goals and aims to drive industry innovation.
California·California Proposition 65·
California Launches Reproductive Toxicity Review For p,p’-Bisphenol Chemicals
OEHHA calls for data on the reproductive toxicity of p,p’-bisphenol chemicals under Proposition 65, signalling potential regulatory action for industry stakeholders.
European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
European Commission Seeks Definitive Safety Verdict On Nano Silica In Cosmetics
European Commission mandates SCCS to reassess the safety of Hydrated Silica (nano) in cosmetics, aiming to resolve data gaps and guide EU compliance.
France·European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
French Lawmakers Push For EU-Wide Ban On Acetamiprid To Protect Health And Environment
France urges the EU to ban acetamiprid, the last approved neonicotinoid, highlighting health risks and trade inequalities.
European Economic Area·
Netherlands Faces Urgent Infrastructure Challenges Amid Shift To Safer Transport Of Hazardous Substances
Climate change and the energy transition demand urgent upgrades to Dutch transport infrastructure for hazardous substances, warns RIVM.
European Economic Area·
NGI Secures NOK 12 Million To Pioneer Circular PFAS Remediation Project
Norwegian researchers launch VIRTUE project to tackle PFAS pollution with a circular clean-up method combining plants, pyrolysis, and biochar.
European Economic Area·
Germany Proposes TNT Environmental Standards Amid Rising Munition Pollution Concerns
Germany's CONMAR-Impact study sets new environmental quality standards for TNT in marine ecosystems, raising industry-wide compliance questions.
European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·
EFSA Review Questions Extent Of Microplastic Release From Food Contact Materials
EFSA finds limited evidence of microplastic release from food contact materials, citing mechanical stress as the main mechanism and calling for improved methodologies.
United States·
Illinois To Ban Nonbiodegradable Plastic Glitter In Personal Care Products By 2029
Illinois will prohibit nonbiodegradable plastic glitter in personal care products by 2029, impacting manufacturers, retailers, and regulators alike.
European Economic Area·REACH·
EU Ministers Press Commission On Delayed REACH Revision Amid Industry And Environmental Demands
EU Member States urge the Commission to accelerate the REACH revision, citing urgent health, environmental, and industry competitiveness needs.
Ukraine·
Ukraine Delays Implementation Of Key Chemical Safety Regulations
Ukraine extends deadlines for chemical safety technical regulations, giving businesses more time to comply with updated classification and labelling rules.
European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
Stricter Biocide Regulations Needed To Protect Dutch Water Quality, Say Water Authorities
Dutch water authorities call for stronger biocide regulation to protect water quality and meet EU Water Framework Directive goals.
European Economic Area·REACH·
DBDPE Listed As SVHC: Regulatory Shift Targets Widely Used Flame Retardant
The EU has classified DBDPE as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) due to vPvB properties, affecting manufacturers and downstream users of flame retardants.