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European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·20 Jun 2025

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·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

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·REACH·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·20 Jun 2025

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·Food Contact Materials·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·20 Jun 2025

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.

European Economic Area·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·20 Jun 2025

EU Bans 20+ CMR Substances In Cosmetics Under New 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·Cosmetic Products Regulation·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·20 Jun 2025

EU Chemical Industry Faces Weak Q1 2025 As Energy Costs Undermine Competitiveness

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·20 Jun 2025

EU Introduces Small MID-Caps To Cut Compliance Burdens Across Industrial Sectors

The EU’s small mid-cap category simplifies compliance for 38,000 firms and could reshape regulatory obligations across industries.

European Economic Area·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

EU Lawmakers Clash Over PFAS Ban Plans In ENVI Committee Debate

Debate over PFAS ban intensifies as EU Commission and MEPs discuss REACH reform and industrial exemptions in May ENVI meeting.

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·20 Jun 2025

EU Moves To Review Safeners And Synergists Under New Chemical 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·Plant Protection Products Regulation·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·20 Jun 2025

EU Opens Consultation On 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·Cosmetic Products Regulation·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·CLP·20 Jun 2025

EU Proposes Stricter Classification For Trifluoroacetic Acid Under CLP Regulation

EU proposes new classification for Trifluoroacetic Acid under CLP—affecting hazard labelling, compliance, and chemical safety strategies.

European Economic Area·CLP·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

EU Proposes To Expand REACH Defence Exemptions To Accelerate Readiness

The EU proposes expanded REACH defence exemptions to fast-track chemical regulatory processes vital to defence readiness and industry compliance.

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·20 Jun 2025

EU Water Resilience Strategy Gains Momentum As MEPs Demand PFAS Phase-Out And Digital Upgrades

MEPs back the EU Water Resilience Strategy, calling for PFAS phase-out, digital solutions, and funding—key compliance watchpoints for industry.

European Economic Area·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·20 Jun 2025

Legal Challenge Targets EU Extended Producer Responsibility Rules For Cosmetics

Cosmetics sector contests EU’s extended producer responsibility rules—impacting chemical compliance and costs across the supply chain.

European Economic Area·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

MSC Confirms SVHC Status For Key Siloxanes

MSC identifies new SVHCs under REACH, signalling fresh compliance obligations and risk management needs for chemicals professionals.

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·20 Jun 2025

Pharmaceutical Firms Challenge EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Pharmaceutical firms challenge EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive over EPR costs, raising compliance concerns across the chemicals value chain.

European Economic Area·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·20 Jun 2025

Provisional Agreement On EU Chemicals Assessment Reform To Streamline Compliance And Boost Transparency

EU agrees on a chemicals assessment reform to streamline compliance and boost transparency. Learn what this means for manufacturers and regulators.

European Economic Area·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

Report Suggests Restrictions On Methylenedianilines Amid Carcinogenic And Environmental Concerns

ECHA flags methylenedianilines for potential restrictions in EU due to health and environmental risks; industry urged to monitor developments.

European Economic Area·REACH·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·20 Jun 2025

SCCS Approves Safe Use Of Tea Tree Oil In Cosmetics Despite Reprotoxic Concerns

EU confirms safe use of Tea Tree Oil in cosmetics under strict limits, guiding industry compliance amid reprotoxic concerns.

European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·20 Jun 2025

European Economic Area·2 May 2025

ENVI Committee Pushes EU PFAS Ban Forward With Strong Political Backing

ENVI Committee debates EU PFAS phase-out, pressing the Commission for faster REACH action and uniform restrictions across sectors.

European Economic Area·2 May 2025

Latest Articles

BPC-55: EU Committee Approves Biocide Renewals, Union Authorisations And Technical Updates

ECHA Opens Second Public Consultation On Chromium (VI) Restriction Impacting EU Manufacturers

EFSA Reassures Industry On Styrene Safety In Food Packaging After Genotoxicity Review

EU Adds Dechlorane Plus To POPs List

EU Bans 20+ CMR Substances In Cosmetics Under New Regulation

EU Chemical Industry Faces Weak Q1 2025 As Energy Costs Undermine Competitiveness

EU Introduces Small MID-Caps To Cut Compliance Burdens Across Industrial Sectors

EU Lawmakers Clash Over PFAS Ban Plans In ENVI Committee Debate

EU Moves To Review Safeners And Synergists Under New Chemical Regulation

EU Opens Consultation On Cosmetic Products Regulation

EU Proposes Stricter Classification For Trifluoroacetic Acid Under CLP Regulation

EU Proposes To Expand REACH Defence Exemptions To Accelerate Readiness

EU Water Resilience Strategy Gains Momentum As MEPs Demand PFAS Phase-Out And Digital Upgrades

Legal Challenge Targets EU Extended Producer Responsibility Rules For Cosmetics

MSC Confirms SVHC Status For Key Siloxanes

Pharmaceutical Firms Challenge EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Provisional Agreement On EU Chemicals Assessment Reform To Streamline Compliance And Boost Transparency

Report Suggests Restrictions On Methylenedianilines Amid Carcinogenic And Environmental Concerns

SCCS Approves Safe Use Of Tea Tree Oil In Cosmetics Despite Reprotoxic Concerns

ENVI Committee Pushes EU PFAS Ban Forward With Strong Political Backing

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