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European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·23 Mar 2024

European Commission Updates Definition Of Engineered Nanomaterials In Food Regulation

The new definition includes manufactured materials consisting of solid particles, with a significant portion (50% or more) having external dimensions within the nanoscale (1 nm to 100 nm).

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·23 Mar 2024

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

CJEU Mandates Free Access To Harmonized Standards For REACH

The European Commission is now mandated to facilitate access to these requested harmonized standards.

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

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

EU Commission Advances REACH Defence Dialogue

The strategy will improve EDA initiatives to address REACH issues, safeguarding defence innovation and readiness by early risk mitigation.

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

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·11 Mar 2024

EU Commission Renews Approval For Hydrolysed Proteins As Low-Risk Active Substance

Hydrolysed proteins are integral to the EU's integrated pest management strategies.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·11 Mar 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Mar 2024

EU Delays Expiry Date For Cholecalciferol Approval In Biocidal Products

Cholecalciferol is noted for its endocrine-disrupting properties, potentially causing adverse effects in humans.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Mar 2024

Person scattering polymer encapsulated fertilizer on soil

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

EU Moves To Align Fertilising Products' Biodegradability Criteria With REACH Microplastics Restrictions

By tightening biodegradability standards for fertilising products, the EU aims to set a precedent in reducing the release of harmful materials into our ecosystems.

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

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Mar 2024

EU Postpones Expiry Date For Indoxacarb's Biocidal Use To 2026

The latest postponement to 31 December 2026, addresses unforeseen challenges in the evaluation.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Mar 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Mar 2024

Proposal For New EU Directive On Environmental Protection Through Criminal Law

The proposed directive directly impacts several key EU chemicals legislations including REACH.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·11 Mar 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·5 Mar 2024

EU Postpones Expiry Date For Rodenticide Approvals Amidst Comprehensive Evaluation

Originally due to expire on 30 June 2024, the approvals have been postponed to allow for a comprehensive review.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·5 Mar 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·27 Feb 2024

European Commission Announces Public Hearing On Phthalates In Medical Devices

Interested participants are required to register by the 17 March, 2024, with the event operating on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited space.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·27 Feb 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·26 Feb 2024

ECCA Challenges General Court's Decision On Plant Protection Products

The challenge is based on several legal grounds, highlighting perceived misinterpretations and procedural errors in the original judgment.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·26 Feb 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·26 Feb 2024

EU General Court Upholds Cypermethrin Approval Amid Environmental Concerns

Since 2006, the EU-approved insecticide cypermethrin faces PAN Europe's challenge over EFSA's concerns for bees and aquatic life.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·26 Feb 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·26 Feb 2024

Legal Challenge Against EU Commission Over Abamectin Approval

PAN Europe argues that the Commission's decision violates the EU's precautionary principle.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·26 Feb 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Feb 2024

RAC And SEAC Opinion On Creosote And Related Substances Published

The proposed restrictions are scheduled to take effect 12 months after their formal adoption.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Feb 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Feb 2024

ECHA Publishes Screening Report On Diglyme

The report suggests no current risk from Diglyme in articles as it's unlikely present in cars, electronics, or plastics.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Feb 2024

European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·26 Feb 2024

European Commission Proposes Regulation Amendment For Radish Leaves

Large radish leaves follow kale MRLs; small ones match Roman rocket's, due to different growth traits.

European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·26 Feb 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Feb 2024

ECHA Evaluates Stilbenesulfonic Acid Ditriazine Dyes For Regulatory Needs

The substances are primarily used as optical brighteners or whitening agents in the production of paper products and textiles.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Feb 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·19 Feb 2024

State Of Play: EU Advances 'Farm To Fork' Strategy

The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) reveals the current state of play of the strategy in a recent report.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·19 Feb 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·19 Feb 2024

ECHA Unveils New Guidance To Shield Bees From Biocidal Threats

The newly released guidance offers a detailed approach for evaluating the risk that biocides, particularly insecticides and acaricides.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·19 Feb 2024

Lab worker holding a mouse in their hands

European Economic Area·REACH·12 Feb 2024

Launch Of Groundbreaking Initiative To Revolutionise Chemical Safety Assessments

The consortium brings together a diverse array of expertise, including the department for experimental toxicology and ecology at BASF.

European Economic Area·REACH·12 Feb 2024

Latest Articles

European Commission Updates Definition Of Engineered Nanomaterials In Food Regulation

CJEU Mandates Free Access To Harmonized Standards For REACH

EU Commission Advances REACH Defence Dialogue

EU Commission Renews Approval For Hydrolysed Proteins As Low-Risk Active Substance

EU Delays Expiry Date For Cholecalciferol Approval In Biocidal Products

EU Moves To Align Fertilising Products' Biodegradability Criteria With REACH Microplastics Restrictions

EU Postpones Expiry Date For Indoxacarb's Biocidal Use To 2026

Proposal For New EU Directive On Environmental Protection Through Criminal Law

EU Postpones Expiry Date For Rodenticide Approvals Amidst Comprehensive Evaluation

European Commission Announces Public Hearing On Phthalates In Medical Devices

ECCA Challenges General Court's Decision On Plant Protection Products

EU General Court Upholds Cypermethrin Approval Amid Environmental Concerns

Legal Challenge Against EU Commission Over Abamectin Approval

RAC And SEAC Opinion On Creosote And Related Substances Published

ECHA Publishes Screening Report On Diglyme

European Commission Proposes Regulation Amendment For Radish Leaves

ECHA Evaluates Stilbenesulfonic Acid Ditriazine Dyes For Regulatory Needs

State Of Play: EU Advances 'Farm To Fork' Strategy

ECHA Unveils New Guidance To Shield Bees From Biocidal Threats

Launch Of Groundbreaking Initiative To Revolutionise Chemical Safety Assessments

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