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·REACH·
A key measure requires applicants to cut Cr(VI) consumption during the review period, targeting at least a 50% reduction from the original application volume.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The REACH restriction adoption is expected by end of 2026, about three years after the mandate was issued.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Aziridines are commonly used in adhesives, sealants, coatings, and textile treatments.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The applicants seek €50,000 claiming it unfairly restricts tattoo ink substances. The applicants also argue the regulation hinders business freedom.
European Economic Area·REACH·
Cr(VI) reliance in aerospace and defence makes upcoming decisions crucial, with significant impacts expected across the sector.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The substance is widely used as an additive in gasoline and for other industrial applications.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
HC Yellow No. 16 was first reviewed in 2015 after the European Commission received an approval request from the cosmetics industry.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Several areas need improvement, including a robust monitoring system, better prioritisation, and enhanced resource allocation.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) and its salts, SOPP and POPP, are preservatives in cosmetics, preventing microbial growth to extend shelf life and ensure safety.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
The deadline for submitting feedback on the proposed regulation is 27 August 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The new regulations require that polymers in EU fertilising products, like coating agents and mulch films, must be natural and unmodified or meet biodegradability standards.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
2023 was also a year of strategic enhancement for ECHA.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
The regulation sets a stringent limit for methoxychlor presence in substances, mixtures, and articles at 0.01 mg/kg.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
The draft regulation is open for public feedback from 19 July 2024 to 16 August 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EFSA is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the proposed revisions, work plan, and engagement activities.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, commonly used as a flame retardant, has been identified by ECHA as toxic for reproduction.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
In September, the focus will shift to textiles, upholstery, leather, apparel, carpets, food contact materials and packaging, and petroleum and mining.
European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The fungicide has potential endocrine disrupting properties but non-renewal would have had a significant impact on society.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The decision mandates that all advertising statements for biocidal products must accurately reflect their risks.
European Economic Area·REACH·
Industry gets more time to make a gradual shift to DEHP-free medical devices.
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