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European Economic Area·24 Oct 2025

Germany Proposes TNT Environmental Standards Amid Rising Munition Pollution Concerns

Germany's CONMAR-Impact study sets new environmental quality standards for TNT in marine ecosystems, raising industry-wide compliance questions.

European Economic Area·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·24 Oct 2025

EFSA Review Questions Extent Of Microplastic Release From Food Contact Materials

EFSA finds limited evidence of microplastic release from food contact materials, citing mechanical stress as the main mechanism and calling for improved methodologies.

European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Oct 2025

EU Ministers Press Commission On Delayed REACH Revision Amid Industry And Environmental Demands

EU Member States urge the Commission to accelerate the REACH revision, citing urgent health, environmental, and industry competitiveness needs.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·17 Oct 2025

Stricter Biocide Regulations Needed To Protect Dutch Water Quality, Say Water Authorities

Dutch water authorities call for stronger biocide regulation to protect water quality and meet EU Water Framework Directive goals.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

DBDPE Listed As SVHC: Regulatory Shift Targets Widely Used Flame Retardant

The EU has classified DBDPE as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) due to vPvB properties, affecting manufacturers and downstream users of flame retardants.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·17 Oct 2025

EFSA Seeks Feedback On Overhaul Of Weight Of Evidence And Biological Relevance Guidance

EFSA launches consultation on updating its Weight of Evidence and Biological Relevance guidance, aiming to streamline chemical risk assessment practices.

European Economic Area·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

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.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·3 Oct 2025

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·REACH·3 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·3 Oct 2025

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·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·3 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·3 Oct 2025

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·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·3 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·2 Oct 2025

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·2 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·2 Oct 2025

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·2 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

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·REACH·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

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·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

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·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

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·REACH·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

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·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

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·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

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·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

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·REACH·17 Sept 2025

Latest Articles

Germany Proposes TNT Environmental Standards Amid Rising Munition Pollution Concerns

EFSA Review Questions Extent Of Microplastic Release From Food Contact Materials

EU Ministers Press Commission On Delayed REACH Revision Amid Industry And Environmental Demands

Stricter Biocide Regulations Needed To Protect Dutch Water Quality, Say Water Authorities

DBDPE Listed As SVHC: Regulatory Shift Targets Widely Used Flame Retardant

EFSA Seeks Feedback On Overhaul Of Weight Of Evidence And Biological Relevance Guidance

REACH Fees Increase From November 2025 As EU Overhauls SME Verification Process

Netherlands Enacts Temporary Ban On Steel Slag Applications Over Safety Risks

EU Biocides Authorities Prioritise Risk Guidance And Market Restrictions At 109th CA Meeting

EU Tightens Oversight On Hazardous Chemical Exports Under PIC Regulation

Dutch Proposal Tightens Early Warning System For Harmful Chemicals Using European Data

EU Adopts New Circular Economy Rules For Automotive Sector

Denmark Confirms TMBPA As Endocrine Disruptor

EFSA Proposes New Health Guidance Values For Trifluoroacetic Acid

EU Court Backs Bioenergy And Plastic Taxonomy Rules Despite Environmental Legal Challenge

EU Sets 2026 Deadline For PFAS Restriction Review Affecting Over 10,000 Chemicals

EU Tightens Toy Safety Rules: Cobalt Restrictions Set To Impact Manufacturers

New EU Occupational Diseases Manual To Shape Future Chemical Regulations

New UBA Study Calls For Overhaul Of Soil Microorganism Risk Assessment In Agricultural Chemical Regulation

REACH Annex XVII Update Adds New CMR Restrictions With Aviation Fuel Derogation

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