Region News Archive
Latest regulatory news and analysis for European Economic Area, curated by Foresight for compliance and product stewardship teams.
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European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
The EU bans over 20 CMR substances in cosmetics under Regulation (EU) 2025/877, impacting manufacturers and suppliers across the chemicals value chain.
European Economic Area·
EU chemical industry struggles in Q1 2025 as energy costs and weak demand hinder growth. Find out what this means for your value chain.
European Economic Area·
The EU’s small mid-cap category simplifies compliance for 38,000 firms and could reshape regulatory obligations across industries.
European Economic Area·REACH·
Debate over PFAS ban intensifies as EU Commission and MEPs discuss REACH reform and industrial exemptions in May ENVI meeting.
European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
EU proposes review of key safeners and synergists under Regulation 2024/1487, affecting chemical compliance across sectors. Feedback closes 8 July 2025.
European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
EU consultation on Cosmetic Products Regulation now open. Professionals across the chemicals value chain must assess emerging compliance risks and green innovation opportunities.
European Economic Area·CLP·
EU proposes new classification for Trifluoroacetic Acid under CLP—affecting hazard labelling, compliance, and chemical safety strategies.
European Economic Area·REACH·
The EU proposes expanded REACH defence exemptions to fast-track chemical regulatory processes vital to defence readiness and industry compliance.
European Economic Area·
MEPs back the EU Water Resilience Strategy, calling for PFAS phase-out, digital solutions, and funding—key compliance watchpoints for industry.
European Economic Area·
Cosmetics sector contests EU’s extended producer responsibility rules—impacting chemical compliance and costs across the supply chain.
European Economic Area·REACH·
MSC identifies new SVHCs under REACH, signalling fresh compliance obligations and risk management needs for chemicals professionals.
European Economic Area·
Pharmaceutical firms challenge EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive over EPR costs, raising compliance concerns across the chemicals value chain.
European Economic Area·
EU agrees on a chemicals assessment reform to streamline compliance and boost transparency. Learn what this means for manufacturers and regulators.
European Economic Area·REACH·
ECHA flags methylenedianilines for potential restrictions in EU due to health and environmental risks; industry urged to monitor developments.
European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
EU confirms safe use of Tea Tree Oil in cosmetics under strict limits, guiding industry compliance amid reprotoxic concerns.
European Economic Area·
ENVI Committee debates EU PFAS phase-out, pressing the Commission for faster REACH action and uniform restrictions across sectors.
European Economic Area·
New EU briefing on PFAS polymers outlines future restrictions under REACH, signalling compliance duties and risks across supply chains.
European Economic Area·REACH·
The EU's proposed Chromium(VI) restriction could reshape REACH compliance and exposure controls across industry. Learn what it means for your business.
European Economic Area·F-gas Regulation·
The European Commission confirms 2030 as the earliest review for the F-gas phaseout, impacting manufacturing and heat pump industries.
European Economic Area·
EU assesses Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5 for endocrine-disrupting risks in cosmetics. Learn what this means for regulatory compliance.
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