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·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The European Commission authorises the Taski-Room Care-Suma Family of biocidal products based on lactic acid for EU-wide use starting 31 October 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
The EU updates hazardous chemicals regulation, adding pesticides and industrial chemicals to protect health and the environment. Effective March 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The Commission amends the authorisation for the Contec IPA biocidal product family, introducing administrative updates and pack size extensions.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The European Court of Justice overturned part of the EU Commission's non-renewal of mancozeb, citing reliance on outdated scientific data.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
The European Council adopts the CLP revision, introducing new labelling and hazard classification rules to enhance chemical safety across the EU.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The EU invites public feedback on new hazardous battery waste regulations. Respond by 8 November 2024.
European Economic Area·REACH·
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) publishes an FAQ addressing key questions about the proposed EU PFAS ban.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The EU has revised maximum residue levels for pesticides, including clopyralid and difenoconazole.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The construction industry debates reclassifying recovered aggregates under REACH.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The European Commission has published a comprehensive FAQ document for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
Environmental groups challenge the European Commission's glyphosate renewal in court, citing procedural flaws and health risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
EU grants approval for Divosan PAA biocidal products across multiple industries. Effective 23 October 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The EU approves silver zinc zeolite for biocidal products in types 2, 7, and 9, effective March 2026, with specific conditions to enhance safety and efficacy.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Ombudsman probes delays in chemical restrictions under REACH, highlighting administrative challenges.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The report concludes no regulatory action is needed, ensuring the safe use of these substances in consumer and industrial products.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA will only issue one administrative charge for joint authorisation applications.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The EU’s PFAS restriction process advances with updates from the scientific committees. Key sectors under evaluation and future decisions in 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee reviewed icaridin, Transfluthrin, and more at its September 2024 meeting.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The restriction focuses on PFHxA and related PFAS substances, aiming to eliminate their use in textiles, food packaging, and cosmetics.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Evonik contested an ECHA decision requiring additional histopathological data for a chemical substance.
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