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European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·15 Jul 2024

EU Implements Stricter Regulations On Mercury Usage To Protect Health And The Environment

‍Starting 1 January 2025, the use of dental amalgam will be largely prohibited within the EU.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·15 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·10 Jul 2024

ECHA Releases Report For Complex Inorganics From Non-Metallurgy

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·REACH·10 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·2 Jul 2024

ECHA Evaluates Regulatory Needs For Hydroxyphenyl Benzotriazoles

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·CLP·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Jul 2024

ECHA Releases Comprehensive Report On Saccharides

ECHA recommends no immediate regulatory actions for the saccharides group based on the current data.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·2 Jul 2024

ECHA's Regulatory Assessment Of Benzophenones: Key Findings And Proposed Actions

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·CLP·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Jul 2024

EU Cracks Down On Hazardous Substances With New Ecodesign Regulation

The regulation focuses on ensuring transparency and safety concerning hazardous substances in products.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·2 Jul 2024

EU Seeks Feedback On Proposed Dechlorane Plus Regulation

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·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·2 Jul 2024

European Commission Prohibits Future Imports Of Terbufos

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·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·2 Jul 2024

European Union Renews Approval Of Metconazole As Candidate For Substitution

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·Plant Protection Products Regulation·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Jul 2024

Finnish Safety And Chemicals Agency Confirms Environmental Concerns Over Diuron

The evaluation confirms that Diuron poses a confirmed risk of endocrine disruption to the environment.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Jul 2024

HFE-7500 Substance Evaluation Concludes

The assessment supports the inclusion of HFE-7500 under the proposed universal restriction PFAS at the EU level.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·2 Jul 2024

Inspectors To Check Classification And Labelling Of Mixtures In Products

The REF-14 project is set to be prepared in 2025, with inspections expected to begin in 2026.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Jul 2024

Spain Suggests REACH Restriction For 4-Nonylphenol, Branched

The Spanish Ministry concluded that there is a critical need for regulatory actions to manage the risks associated with 4-nonylphenol, branched.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Jun 2024

Court Rejects Appeal In Cruelty Free Europe's Case Against ECHA

The Court found that CFE's appeal did not meet the necessary criteria to proceed.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Jun 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Jun 2024

ECHA Proposes New Regulations For Silver And Silver Compounds

Several silver compounds have been identified as potential reproductive toxins.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Jun 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Jun 2024

PMC Vlissingen Netherlands Challenges European Commission On DBTO Regulation

This case highlights the ongoing debates and disagreements between chemical companies and regulatory authorities over the safety classifications of substances.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·11 Jun 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·31 May 2024

ECHA Board Of Appeal Dismisses Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH's Appeal

The board concluded that Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH's registration dossier remained non-compliant with the necessary information requirements.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·31 May 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·31 May 2024

REF-10 Workshop Reveals Persistent Challenges In EU Chemical Compliance

A significant 81% of participants recognised the presence of "free riders" who avoid compliance duties.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·31 May 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·31 May 2024

ECHA Report Highlights Health Risks Of 1,2-Dichloroethane In Consumer Goods

ECHA finds existing regulations address EDC risks in articles, so no new restrictions are needed. Continued monitoring and enforcement are essential.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·31 May 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·31 May 2024

ECHA Streamlines Biocides Consultations

ECHA's new consultation process ensures thorough assessment of hazardous substances, aiming to identify and utilise safer alternatives whenever possible.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·31 May 2024

Latest Articles

EU Implements Stricter Regulations On Mercury Usage To Protect Health And The Environment

ECHA Releases Report For Complex Inorganics From Non-Metallurgy

ECHA Evaluates Regulatory Needs For Hydroxyphenyl Benzotriazoles

ECHA Releases Comprehensive Report On Saccharides

ECHA's Regulatory Assessment Of Benzophenones: Key Findings And Proposed Actions

EU Cracks Down On Hazardous Substances With New Ecodesign Regulation

EU Seeks Feedback On Proposed Dechlorane Plus Regulation

European Commission Prohibits Future Imports Of Terbufos

European Union Renews Approval Of Metconazole As Candidate For Substitution

Finnish Safety And Chemicals Agency Confirms Environmental Concerns Over Diuron

HFE-7500 Substance Evaluation Concludes

Inspectors To Check Classification And Labelling Of Mixtures In Products

Spain Suggests REACH Restriction For 4-Nonylphenol, Branched

Court Rejects Appeal In Cruelty Free Europe's Case Against ECHA

ECHA Proposes New Regulations For Silver And Silver Compounds

PMC Vlissingen Netherlands Challenges European Commission On DBTO Regulation

ECHA Board Of Appeal Dismisses Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH's Appeal

REF-10 Workshop Reveals Persistent Challenges In EU Chemical Compliance

ECHA Report Highlights Health Risks Of 1,2-Dichloroethane In Consumer Goods

ECHA Streamlines Biocides Consultations

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