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European Economic Area·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·24 Jan 2024

EU Commission Proposes Changes To POPs Rule On HBCDD

The draft act proposes to lower the Unintentional Trace Contaminant limit from 100 mg/kg to 75 mg/kg for most uses.

European Economic Area·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·24 Jan 2024

EU Commission Suggests New Definition For Nanomaterials In Food

The draft act proposes significant updates to the existing definition of engineered nanomaterials.

European Economic Area·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

European Commission Resolves Dispute Over Procalx Authorisation

Procalx, a product intended for use in aquaculture to combat salmon lice, has been at the centre of a regulatory dispute.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

EU Commission Unveils 'One Substance, One Assessment' Proposal

The new legislative proposals are designed to streamline the assessment processes of chemicals across various EU legislations.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·24 Jan 2024

EU Court Backs Chlorpyrifos-Methyl Ban, Affirms Chemical Safety

The applicants sought annulment of the Commission decision which led to the removal of chlorpyrifos-methyl from the EU market.

European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·24 Jan 2024

European Union Proposes New MRLs For Thiacloprid

Non-renewal of active Thiacloprid prompts updates to Maximum Residue Levels in various products.

European Economic Area·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

European Union Updates Drinking Water Directive

This Directive is set to have far-reaching implications for industries, consumers, and environmental policies.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·24 Jan 2024

Fighting Plastic Pollution: EU Tackles Single-Use Plastics

Explore the EU's initiative on single-use plastics, its commitment to reducing plastic pollution, and promoting sustainable alternatives.

European Economic Area·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

Hydrochloric Acid Biocide Approval Extended: Stakeholder Impacts

This decision extends the approval of hydrochloric acid in biocide uses until 31 October 2026.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

Key Decisions At November’s RAC And SEAC Meetings

The range of proposals, including restrictions and classifications affect both industrial chemicals and plant protection products.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

REACH Grants Key Authorisations For 4-tert-OPnEO, 4-NPnEO

Used in buffer solutions for antigen production and quality control in both veterinary and human health laboratory settings.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

Significant Amendment To 'Lactic Acid Based' Biocide Approval

A key consequence of this amendment is the removal of the 'Wipe 4 2L (105 wipes)' from the Union authorisation.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

EU Commission Grants Union Authorisation To 'GHC Chlor' Biocide

The substance is used in disinfecting and treating drinking water, as well as in various industrial and professional applications.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·24 Jan 2024

EU's New Food Safety Regulation Tightens Safener, Synergist Rules

Stakeholders have an opportunity to inform the new requirements for these substances.

European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·24 Jan 2024

New EU Standards For Nickel Release In Consumer Products

The communication lists several new standards replacing older versions, thereby setting stricter benchmarks for nickel release.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

Third Of EU Biocidal Products Fail To Meet Compliance Standards

An EU-wide enforcement project found about 60 active substances in biocidal products that are banned.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

REACH Okays Chromium Trioxide For Electroplating, More Uses

Chromium trioxide is suspected of causing cancer but the Commission decides that the benefits of these users far outweigh the risks.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

REACH Approves MOCA For Polyurethane Product Manufacturing

Several importers, manufacturers and users can continue to use MOCA under stringent authorisation conditions.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·24 Jan 2024

RoHS Directive Review Report Published

Evaluation of a decade of the RoHS Directive in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE).

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·24 Jan 2024

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European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·24 Jan 2024

RoHS Exemption For Cadmium And Lead In Recovered PVC

The granted exemption will expire on 28 May 2028, which coincides with a scheduled review of related restrictions under REACH.

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·24 Jan 2024

Latest Articles

EU Commission Proposes Changes To POPs Rule On HBCDD

EU Commission Suggests New Definition For Nanomaterials In Food

European Commission Resolves Dispute Over Procalx Authorisation

EU Commission Unveils 'One Substance, One Assessment' Proposal

EU Court Backs Chlorpyrifos-Methyl Ban, Affirms Chemical Safety

European Union Proposes New MRLs For Thiacloprid

European Union Updates Drinking Water Directive

Fighting Plastic Pollution: EU Tackles Single-Use Plastics

Hydrochloric Acid Biocide Approval Extended: Stakeholder Impacts

Key Decisions At November’s RAC And SEAC Meetings

REACH Grants Key Authorisations For 4-tert-OPnEO, 4-NPnEO

Significant Amendment To 'Lactic Acid Based' Biocide Approval

EU Commission Grants Union Authorisation To 'GHC Chlor' Biocide

EU's New Food Safety Regulation Tightens Safener, Synergist Rules

New EU Standards For Nickel Release In Consumer Products

Third Of EU Biocidal Products Fail To Meet Compliance Standards

REACH Okays Chromium Trioxide For Electroplating, More Uses

REACH Approves MOCA For Polyurethane Product Manufacturing

RoHS Directive Review Report Published

RoHS Exemption For Cadmium And Lead In Recovered PVC

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