European Economic Area·REACH·
REACH Fees Increase From November 2025 As EU Overhauls SME Verification Process
REACH fees rise from 5 November 2025 while SMEs remain exempt. New EU rules require ex ante SME verification from February 2027.
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European Economic Area·REACH·
Netherlands Enacts Temporary Ban On Steel Slag Applications Over Safety Risks
Dutch government imposes ban on LD/ELO steel slag applications due to health and environmental risks. Learn how this impacts the circular economy.
European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
EU Biocides Authorities Prioritise Risk Guidance And Market Restrictions At 109th CA Meeting
At the 109th CA meeting, EU authorities prioritised new guidance, addressed microplastics restrictions, and warned of delays in the biocides review programme.
European Economic Area·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
EU Tightens Oversight On Hazardous Chemical Exports Under PIC Regulation
The EU’s latest synthesis report on the PIC Regulation adds 48 hazardous chemicals, tightens export consent rules, and heightens enforcement for chemical manufacturers.
European Economic Area·
Dutch Proposal Tightens Early Warning System For Harmful Chemicals Using European Data
The Netherlands refines its list of potential ZZS chemicals to better align with EU assessments, boosting early detection and regulatory foresight.
European Economic Area·
EU Adopts New Circular Economy Rules For Automotive Sector
New EU rules require recycled content in vehicles and stricter end-of-life treatment. Automotive sector faces major regulatory shift.
European Economic Area·REACH·
Denmark Confirms TMBPA As Endocrine Disruptor
TMBPA identified as an endocrine disruptor for human health and the environment. Denmark to propose EU harmonised classification in 2026.
European Economic Area·
EFSA Proposes New Health Guidance Values For Trifluoroacetic Acid
EFSA proposes new ADI and ARfD values for trifluoroacetic acid based on updated toxicological evidence. Stakeholders invited to comment by 22 September 2025.
European Economic Area·
EU Court Backs Bioenergy And Plastic Taxonomy Rules Despite Environmental Legal Challenge
EU Court backs bioenergy and plastics taxonomy criteria, rejecting ClientEarth’s challenge. Decision clarifies sustainability definitions under the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
European Economic Area·REACH·
EU Sets 2026 Deadline For PFAS Restriction Review Affecting Over 10,000 Chemicals
EU to finalise PFAS restriction review by 2026, impacting 10,000+ chemicals. Industry must prepare for broad compliance and emissions control obligations.
European Economic Area·
EU Tightens Toy Safety Rules: Cobalt Restrictions Set To Impact Manufacturers
The EU proposes stricter toy safety rules to limit cobalt exposure. Industry must prepare for compliance under the updated Toy Safety Directive.
European Economic Area·
New EU Occupational Diseases Manual To Shape Future Chemical Regulations
Eurostat’s new occupational disease manual impacts EU chemical regulations. Discover how standardised data reporting will shape compliance and safety.
European Economic Area·
New UBA Study Calls For Overhaul Of Soil Microorganism Risk Assessment In Agricultural Chemical Regulation
German Environment Agency urges updates to soil microorganism risk assessment, recommending new tests to better capture chemical impacts.
European Economic Area·REACH·
REACH Annex XVII Update Adds New CMR Restrictions With Aviation Fuel Derogation
REACH Annex XVII update adds new CMR substance restrictions with a cumene exemption for aviation fuels. Industry must comply by 1 September 2025.
European Economic Area·
Revised ESRS Exposure Drafts Aim To Simplify Sustainability Reporting Under CSRD
EFRAG’s revised ESRS Exposure Drafts slash mandatory data points by 57%, opening a 60-day consultation to streamline CSRD compliance.
European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
Revised EU Data Rules Set To Reshape Active Substance Approvals For Plant Protection Products
The EU is updating data requirements for active substances in plant protection products, raising safety standards and regulatory expectations.
European Economic Area·REACH·
EU Proposes Major Overhaul Of REACH Fees With New SME Verification Rules
The EU proposes inflation-linked REACH fee increases and a new SME verification model. Affects all chemical manufacturers and importers.
European Economic Area·
European Commission Launches Circular Economy Act Consultation
The EU launches its Circular Economy Act consultation, signalling major regulatory shifts for the chemicals and manufacturing sectors. Have your say now.
European Economic Area·
Germany Proposes Chemicals Act Amendment To Align With EU F-Gas And ODS Regulations
Germany’s draft amendment to the Chemicals Act aligns with EU F-Gas and ODS rules, impacting chemical compliance and enforcement across industry.
European Economic Area·CLP·
EU Court Overturns Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Label, Reshaping Chemicals Compliance
EU Court annuls titanium dioxide carcinogen label, impacting labelling rules under CLP. Key update for chemicals, coatings, and consumer goods industries.
