Regulatory News & Updates - Page 9

Japan Opens Consultation on Risk Assessment for Carbendazim and Related Fungicides

Japan launches public consultation on carbendazim health risk assessment—crucial for stakeholders tracking pesticide regulations and compliance deadlines.

20 June 2025

Japan Requests Hazard Data on 134 Substances under CSCL to Accelerate Risk Assessment

Japan's Ministry of the Environment seeks ecotoxicity data on 134 chemicals under CSCL to refine risk assessments. Compliance due by 31 July 2025.

20 June 2025

Legal Challenge Targets EU Extended Producer Responsibility Rules for Cosmetics

Cosmetics sector contests EU’s extended producer responsibility rules—impacting chemical compliance and costs across the supply chain.

20 June 2025

MSC Confirms SVHC Status for Key Siloxanes

MSC identifies new SVHCs under REACH, signalling fresh compliance obligations and risk management needs for chemicals professionals.

20 June 2025

Pharmaceutical Firms Challenge EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Pharmaceutical firms challenge EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive over EPR costs, raising compliance concerns across the chemicals value chain.

20 June 2025

Provisional Agreement on EU Chemicals Assessment Reform to Streamline Compliance and Boost Transparency

EU agrees on a chemicals assessment reform to streamline compliance and boost transparency. Learn what this means for manufacturers and regulators.

20 June 2025

Report Suggests Restrictions on Methylenedianilines Amid Carcinogenic and Environmental Concerns

ECHA flags methylenedianilines for potential restrictions in EU due to health and environmental risks; industry urged to monitor developments.

20 June 2025

SCCS Approves Safe Use of Tea Tree Oil in Cosmetics Despite Reprotoxic Concerns

EU confirms safe use of Tea Tree Oil in cosmetics under strict limits, guiding industry compliance amid reprotoxic concerns.

20 June 2025

Switzerland Bans BPA and Hazardous Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials

Switzerland bans BPA in food contact materials from July 2025. Learn what this means for compliance across the manufacturing and packaging sectors.

20 June 2025

Taiwan Bans Import of Cleaning Agents with Nonylphenol and Ethoxylates

Taiwan restricts Nonylphenol (NP) and NPEO in cleaning agents. Find out how this policy affects chemical compliance, imports, and product reformulations.

20 June 2025

UK Flame Retardant Strategy Signals Regulatory Shift for Chemicals Sector

UK's flame retardant scoping review outlines regulatory priorities, urging manufacturers and importers to prepare for compliance under UK REACH.

20 June 2025

UK Releases 2022 Pesticide Monitoring Report: Key Compliance Risks and Trends for Industry

HSE’s 2022 pesticide monitoring report reveals key compliance risks and residue findings. Crucial insights for manufacturers and the wider value chain.

20 June 2025

EPA Draft Risk Evaluations Signal Regulatory Shift for Phthalates Under TSCA

EPA’s draft TSCA risk evaluations for DBP and DEHP identify serious health and environmental risks—public comment open until 4 August.

20 June 2025

UK Government Unveils Major Regulatory Reform to Boost Growth

The UK Government is cutting business compliance costs by 25% through regulatory reforms in manufacturing, chemicals, and infrastructure.

2 May 2025

ENVI Committee Pushes EU PFAS Ban Forward with Strong Political Backing

ENVI Committee debates EU PFAS phase-out, pressing the Commission for faster REACH action and uniform restrictions across sectors.

2 May 2025

EU Briefing Signals Regulatory Shift on PFAS Polymers Across Manufacturing Sectors

New EU briefing on PFAS polymers outlines future restrictions under REACH, signalling compliance duties and risks across supply chains.

2 May 2025

EU Proposes Chromium(VI) REACH Restriction to Safeguard Worker Health

The EU's proposed Chromium(VI) restriction could reshape REACH compliance and exposure controls across industry. Learn what it means for your business.

2 May 2025

Japan Launches National GFC Plan to Overhaul Chemicals Management Across Industries

Japan adopts the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) plan to improve chemical safety, creating new obligations and opportunities for industry stakeholders.

2 May 2025

EU Commission Rebuffs Call for Early F-Gas Regulation Review Amid Industry Concerns

The European Commission confirms 2030 as the earliest review for the F-gas phaseout, impacting manufacturing and heat pump industries.

30 April 2025

EU Reviews Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5 Safety Amid Endocrine Disruptor Concerns

EU assesses Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5 for endocrine-disrupting risks in cosmetics. Learn what this means for regulatory compliance.

30 April 2025