Region News Archive
Latest regulatory news and analysis for European Economic Area, curated by Foresight for compliance and product stewardship teams.
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European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
The EU proposes exemptions for lead in steel, aluminium, and copper under the RoHS Directive. Feedback is open until 10 February 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The EU Council adopts its position to prevent plastic pellet losses, reducing microplastic pollution by up to 74%.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·F-gas Regulation·
Discover how the EU’s Regulation (EU) 2025/33 provides a temporary exemption for high-GWP refrigeration equipment, ensuring supply continuity during the transition to eco-friendly alternatives.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Discover how the EU's anti-dumping duties on Chinese tyres aim to protect local industries from market distortions.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Discover why the EU has imposed anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide imports from China, protecting its industry from unfair competition.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
Discover the EU's updated proposal for lead exemptions in electronics under the RoHS Directive. Learn how this initiative supports innovation and sustainability.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The EU invites feedback on the updated plant protection product labelling regulation until 3 February 2025. Share your views to shape the final regulation.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
EU opens consultation on revising lead exemptions in high melting temperature solders under the RoHS Directive. Feedback ends 10 Feb 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
EU Court dismisses Commission's appeal, ensuring public access to EFSA's plant protection guidance.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
German agriculture alliance challenges EU decision on Fluopyram approval extension, citing regulatory violations and health risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Discover the new EU guidelines for drinking water safety, ensuring public health through stringent testing and approval processes.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
SCCS recommends reducing Butylparaben concentration in children’s cosmetic products to 0.028% due to safety concerns.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
Discover why the SCCS considers Salicylic Acid unsafe for children in certain cosmetics. Learn about the risks, recommendations, and public consultation process.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
The SCCS deems HC Red No. 18 safe for use in hair dye formulations at specified concentrations. Learn more about the committee's findings and their implications for the cosmetics industry.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
Explore how benzene dominated the EU hazardous chemical trade in 2023 under the PIC Regulation, ensuring safe international trade of chemicals.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Explore ECHA's draft CoRAP update for 2025-2027, detailing planned chemical evaluations and their impact on health and the environment.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Participate in ECHA's consultation on microplastics reporting under REACH. Submit your input by 20 January 2025 to shape regulations for synthetic polymer microparticles.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Learn about the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) investigation into aromatic brominated flame retardants (ABFRs) and their environmental impact, highlighting regulatory considerations and alternatives.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA evaluates risks of 4-OPnEO and 4-NPnEO in articles like coatings and glass, aiming for potential EU-wide restrictions to protect the environment.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Italy concludes its evaluation of Pigment Yellow 65 (PY65) under the REACH framework, highlighting its environmental risks and future regulatory needs.
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