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·
The document offers a step-by-step approach to determine if a polymer falls within the scope of the restriction and how to comply with the new requirements.
European Economic Area·
The EU plans to revise its watch list of surface water pollutants in 2024 to better monitor and control chemical risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The updated Roadmap addresses regulatory actions for PVC and other substances to enhance health and environmental safety across the EU.
European Economic Area·
This legislation mandates significant increases in the recycled plastic content of single-use plastic beverage bottles.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
As von der Leyen's new term begins, the EU faces significant challenges in balancing industrial competitiveness with environmental sustainability.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The regulation stipulates that these new criteria will come into effect from 17 October 2028.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The workshop featured presentations and discussions from a wide range of stakeholders.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Food Contact Materials·
The adoption of the regulation is expected by November this year, with the entry into force by the end of the year.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Starting 1 January 2025, the use of dental amalgam will be largely prohibited within the EU.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Substances such as 'Frits, chemicals' (EC 266-047-6) have been identified with a potential hazard for carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
If the hazards are confirmed, restrictions on the use of these substances are proposed to minimise environmental release and human exposure.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA recommends no immediate regulatory actions for the saccharides group based on the current data.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
All substances are considered potential carcinogens based on structural similarity to benzophenone, which is classified as a Category 1B carcinogen.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The regulation focuses on ensuring transparency and safety concerning hazardous substances in products.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
This draft regulation, reflecting decisions from the May 2023 Stockholm Convention, aims to prohibit or restrict dechlorane plus use within the EU.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
Terbufos has been recognised as a hazardous chemical under the Rotterdam Convention, which requires prior informed consent for its international trade.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The renewed approval of metconazole will come into effect on 1 September 2024 and will be valid until 31 August 2031.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The evaluation confirms that Diuron poses a confirmed risk of endocrine disruption to the environment.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The assessment supports the inclusion of HFE-7500 under the proposed universal restriction PFAS at the EU level.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
The REF-14 project is set to be prepared in 2025, with inspections expected to begin in 2026.
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