European Economic Area·
EU Considers Ending SCIP Database To Cut Environmental Compliance Burdens
The EU may scrap the SCIP database to streamline chemical reporting under waste law—potentially easing compliance for manufacturers and importers.
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European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
EU Raises Biocidal Product Fees By 19.5% To Reflect Inflation
The EU has updated fees for biocidal products under Regulation (EU) 2025/1490, adjusting for 19.5% inflation. Learn how this impacts your regulatory costs.
European Economic Area·
New EU Exposure Limits For Cobalt, PAHs And 1,4-Dioxane Set To Reshape Chemical Risk Management
The EU’s new exposure limits for cobalt, PAHs and 1,4-dioxane will reshape chemical risk management across manufacturing. Compliance deadlines begin soon.
European Economic Area·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
New EU Limits On PBDEs Set To Reshape Chemicals And Recycling Sectors
The EU updates PBDE limits under the POPs Regulation, with phased deadlines impacting chemicals, recycling, and consumer goods industries.
European Economic Area·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
EU Bans UV-328 Under POPs Regulation: Key Deadlines And Exemptions Revealed
The EU adds UV-328 to its POPs Regulation, setting strict limits and exemptions that will impact manufacturers, suppliers, and downstream users across industries.
European Economic Area·
EU Proposes Standardised Reporting Format For Waste Batteries Under Batteries Regulation
The EU plans a uniform reporting format for waste batteries under the Batteries Regulation, aiming to streamline data and support compliance.
European Economic Area·CLP·
EU Chemical Regulation Overhaul Promises Major Cost Savings And Flexibility
The EU's simplification of chemical regulations brings cost relief and new flexibility for manufacturers. Learn what it means for your compliance.
European Economic Area·
EU Chemicals Industry Action Plan Sets 2025–2026 Reform Timeline To Boost Sector Resilience
The EU Chemicals Industry Action Plan introduces reforms and timelines to strengthen resilience, simplify rules, and support innovation.
European Economic Area·REACH·
EU Court Confirms Melamine SVHC Listing Under REACH, Reinforcing Hazard Assessment Approach
EU court upholds ECHA’s decision to classify melamine as an SVHC under REACH, impacting chemical management strategies across manufacturing.
European Economic Area·
Commission’s Surprise Move On Green Claims Directive Sparks Industry Uncertainty
EU Green Claims Directive faces uncertainty after Commission signals withdrawal, raising concerns for manufacturers, retailers, and sustainability stakeholders.
European Economic Area·REACH·
ECHA Adds Three Hazardous Chemicals To REACH Candidate List, Triggering New Compliance Duties
ECHA adds hazardous chemicals to the REACH Candidate List, introducing new legal duties for manufacturers and suppliers across the EU and EEA.
European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
EFSA Strategy Redefines Protection Goals For Terrestrial Organisms Under EU Pesticide Rules
EFSA's new guidance for terrestrial organisms reshapes pesticide risk assessments under EU law—key insights for chemicals professionals.
European Economic Area·
EU Faces Scrutiny Over Inaction On Chemicals Strategy Commitments
A European Parliament report highlights the EU’s failure to deliver key chemicals strategy actions, affecting policy certainty across sectors.
European Economic Area·
EU Reopens Glyphosate Carcinogenicity Review, Triggering Regulatory Reassessment
The EU has mandated a review of glyphosate’s carcinogenicity, impacting chemical compliance and risk assessments across multiple industries.
European Economic Area·REACH·
EU Scientists Urge REACH Revision To Tackle Chemical Mixture Risks
Leading scientists call on the EU to include a Mixture Assessment Factor in REACH, aiming to protect health and ecosystems from combined chemical exposure.
European Economic Area·REACH·
REACH Restrictions Roadmap Update Targets 6PPD And Removes THF
EU adds 6PPD and removes THF in REACH Restrictions Roadmap update. Key changes impact manufacturers, importers, and downstream users.
European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
BPC-55: EU Committee Approves Biocide Renewals, Union Authorisations And Technical Updates
ECHA’s BPC delivers key decisions on rodenticides, disinfectants, and procedural reforms at its May 2025 meeting. Understand the agenda outcomes.
European Economic Area·REACH·
ECHA Opens Second Public Consultation On Chromium (VI) Restriction Impacting EU Manufacturers
ECHA’s new Chromium (VI) restriction proposal enters public consultation, potentially reshaping compliance for manufacturers across Europe.
European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·
EFSA Reassures Industry On Styrene Safety In Food Packaging After Genotoxicity Review
EFSA’s latest review finds no genotoxic risk from styrene in food contact materials, affirming its safe use under new migration limits.
European Economic Area·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·
EU Adds Dechlorane Plus To POPs List
EU formally restricts Dechlorane Plus under POPs Regulation. Understand how this change affects compliance, product design, and sector-specific exemptions.
