
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
New Hazard CLP Classifications For Silver, Copper, And More
The EU updates its CLP Regulation with new chemical classifications for hazardous substances. Compliance is required by May 2026.
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European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
The EU updates its CLP Regulation with new chemical classifications for hazardous substances. Compliance is required by May 2026.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
RAC classifies talc as a Category 1B carcinogen, linking it to cancer risk via inhalation. Discover the impact on industries and regulatory changes.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA’s latest report on organic acyclic carbonates indicates no immediate need for EU-wide regulatory action.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Debate sparks over Mario Draghi's report on EU competitiveness, highlighting tensions between chemical regulations, innovation, and environmental safety.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Find out how Alkoxysilyl Carbamates may face new regulatory actions from ECHA due to potential health and environmental risks.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The EEA's latest report underscores the environmental and health risks of PFAS in textiles, threatening Europe's circular economy goals.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EFSA introduces a new qualification system for New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in nanomaterial risk assessment.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EU Court rules that national labelling laws for cosmetics sold online fall outside the e-commerce directive, reinforcing consumer protection.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Discover the latest updates in chemical testing regulations with new in vitro methods and reduced reliance on animal testing.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The European Commission opens public consultation on its roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety assessments, with plans to implement the strategy by 2026.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
EU blocks URAGAN D2 in Hungary due to health risks. Lack of antidotes for hydrogen cyanide raises concerns, aligning with EU's focus on public safety.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Open for feedback until 18 October 2024, the regulation aims to ensure safe recycling processes and material recovery.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
General Court upholds ECHA's decision requiring Polynt SpA to provide safety data under REACH, reinforcing compliance obligations even after production ceases.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
Participate in ECHA’s public consultation on the updated classification of 3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole, focusing on reproductive toxicity.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA assesses esters from dicarboxylic acids for environmental risks, finding potential aquatic toxicity but no need for immediate EU-wide regulatory actions.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA proposes regulations on Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂) and silicon compounds, highlighting health risks and widespread use in industries like construction and cosmetics.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
Eggshell powder not approved by EU for plant protection, citing health risks. Future applications with safer specs may gain approval.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
EU extends approval for acequinocyl, aluminium silicate, emamectin, pendimethalin, and more until 2026.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
CJEU ruling clarifies REACH fee enforcement, confirming that ECHA must use national courts to recover unpaid fees from companies failing to prove SME status.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
EU renews folpet approval until 2039 with stricter regulations to protect aquatic life and ensure safety for workers and residents.
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