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·
The EUON's second interim evaluation report reveals its effectiveness in providing safety information on nanomaterials, while recommending improvements in market data and communication strategies.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Learn about ECHA’s evaluation of EBTBP, a flame retardant flagged for its environmental persistence and potential health risks, and the ongoing regulatory review process.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
These six substances, including Octamethyltrisiloxane, are widely used in cosmetics, industrial applications, and coatings but face new requirements due to environmental risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Belgium finalises REACH evaluation of climbazole, confirming its endocrine disruption and aquatic toxicity classification. Regulatory updates expected by 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·FIFRA·
EPA releases draft guidance for registering pre-saturated disinfecting wipes, detailing efficacy testing with ASTM E3363.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Board of Appeal upholds the rejection of Coloured Chemicals BV’s registration for ethyl methyl carbonate.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
The EU has abandoned plans to restrict TBBP-A and MCCPs under the RoHS Directive, leaving the future of hazardous substance regulation uncertain.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
EU Court upholds silanamine's hazardous classification, rejecting Evonik’s legal challenge.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
EU Court upholds reproductive toxicity classification for DTPA, supporting stringent chemical labelling to safeguard human health.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA's latest report reveals that 35% of safety data sheets (SDS) are non-compliant with EU regulations, urging improvements to better protect workers and the environment.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
ECHA's report highlights risks and regulatory gaps for aliphatic amines with ether substituents, calling for harmonised classification and targeted restrictions.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
EU panel questions the safety of UV-filter Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate in cosmetics due to genotoxicity and endocrine activity. Public input invited by 17 January 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Stay informed on the European Commission's proposed updates to Annex XVII of REACH, introducing stricter controls on hazardous CMR substances. Feedback open until 2 January 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
MEP Dimitris Tsiodras backs a centralised chemicals data platform under ECHA to boost safety and transparency, aligning with the EU's sustainability goals.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
Priorities focus on hazardous mixture labelling, import compliance, and improving EU chemical safety strategies.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
IPBC alternatives face regulatory and technical hurdles under EU BPR. Learn why Fludioxonil and Pythium oligandrum fall short and why IPBC remains vital.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Discover SCHEER's 2024 updates to the Weight of Evidence approach for risk assessment, introducing transparency, NAMs integration, and advanced uncertainty analysis.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU progresses PFAS regulation with sector-based reviews, new use cases, and 2025 plans.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The flagged chemicals are used across a range of industries, including automotive, construction, electronics, textiles, and consumer products.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
IUCLID v8.13.2 introduces key improvements to data entry, report generation, and regulatory compliance, enhancing user experience.
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