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 EU's One Health Task Force launches a 2024–2026 plan to address public health threats through cross-agency collaboration.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
The European Commission seeks public feedback on extending PFOA limits and exemptions for firefighting foams.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
EU regulation denies caffeine approval as a plant protection agent, citing health and environmental safety risks. Future applications still permitted.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The EU’s new regulation enforces stringent biodegradability criteria for fertiliser polymers to protect soil and water quality, effective by 2028.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The EU’s new urban wastewater treatment rules target hazardous substances, imposing stricter pollution controls and extended producer responsibilities.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The EU will not renew the approval of metribuzin due to safety concerns, requiring member states to withdraw authorisations by May 2025. Use Foresight.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The EU will end approvals for fenpyrazamine and flumetralin in plant protection products by January 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The EU will cease approval of tritosulfuron by May 2025 due to unresolved safety evaluations. Authorisations will end, with a final phase-out by November 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
EU grants 10-year authorisation to LANXESS CMIT/MIT biocides, boosting industrial preservation across Europe from Nov 2024 to Oct 2034.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
A new report from Stockholm University unveils challenges in EU REACH regulation, urging clearer guidance to assess the essentiality of harmful chemical uses.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
RAC’s latest classification updates on substances like talc, tebuconazole, and 2-pyrrolidone could affect industries from cosmetics to agriculture.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
A new report reveals extensive chemical pollution in EU waters, calling for swift regulatory updates to tackle toxic substances like PFAS and pesticides.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Triphenyl phosphate identified as a SVHC, to be added to the Candidate List in November 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The EU Ombudsman recommends the European Commission speed up decisions on authorising dangerous chemical substances, citing serious delays.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Assessment finds no immediate need for EU-wide regulatory actions, except for maleic acid’s skin sensitisation risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The evaluation of 1-phenylethanol identifies carcinogenic and eye irritation risks, widely used in cleaning, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA's latest report on linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acids finds no immediate need for regulatory actions, ensuring their safe use in various industries.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
MSC reviews its substance prioritisation approach for the Authorisation List, with discussions to continue in December 2024, aimed at enhancing regulatory efficiency.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The Member State Committee unanimously approves the Hyalella Azteca (HYBIT) test as the new standard for bioaccumulation studies under REACH.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA report highlights regulatory concerns for carboxylic acids and polyethylenepolyamines with future restrictions likely.
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