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EU’s 2030 Zero-Pollution Targets Demand Stronger Action From Industry
The EU’s 2030 zero-pollution targets demand stricter emissions controls, waste reduction, and cleaner production.
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European Economic Area·
The EU’s 2030 zero-pollution targets demand stricter emissions controls, waste reduction, and cleaner production.

European Economic Area·
The EU updates the European List of Waste, reclassifying battery-related waste. Manufacturers and recyclers must prepare for stricter hazardous waste rules by September 2026.

European Economic Area·REACH·
ECHA has opened public consultations on the SVHC identification of decamethyltetrasiloxane, heptamethyltrisiloxane, and Reactive Brown 51. Stakeholders have until 14 April 2025 to submit comments on potential regulatory impacts.

European Economic Area·REACH·
ECHA's 2024 evaluation statistics reveal compliance gaps in REACH dossiers. Discover key findings, enforcement actions, and how manufacturers can mitigate risks.

European Economic Area·REACH·
The EU has assessed the regulatory needs for fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons. While no new restrictions are proposed, manufacturers should monitor potential future policy shifts.

European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·
The EU has introduced stricter purity and migration limits for plastic food contact materials under Regulation (EU) 2025/351.

European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
The EU is reviewing the Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) No. 1223/2009 to assess ingredient safety, sustainability, and digitalisation.

European Economic Area·
The EU has reached a provisional agreement on revising the Waste Framework Directive, introducing Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles and binding food waste reduction targets.

European Economic Area·REACH·
ECHA's latest assessment confirms no regulatory risk management actions are needed for inorganic carboxylates. Learn how this impacts manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Discover the proposal to classify formaldehyde as an SVHC, its industrial uses, associated risks, and how industries can prepare for regulatory changes.

European Economic Area·REACH·
Slovenia has proposed n-hexane as an SVHC under REACH due to its neurotoxic risks.

European Economic Area·REACH·
The EU’s 2025 Work Programme will introduce a chemicals industry package in Q4 2025, aiming to simplify compliance, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance digital reporting.

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
The EU Commission is taking legal action against 27 Member States for failing to transpose key directives. Learn why.

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
A Swedish investigation finds excessive lead, phthalates, and cadmium in 21% of tested seasonal products. Learn about compliance risks and regulatory actions.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
EU Advocate General Ćapeta calls for revisiting the annulment of titanium dioxide’s carcinogen classification. Learn what this means for the chemicals industry.

European Economic Area·
Discover how EU e-commerce reforms impact chemical regulations. Learn key deadlines, compliance steps, and opportunities for manufacturers.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EU revises pollutant standards under the Water Framework Directive, affecting PFAS, diclofenac, and pesticides. Learn the risks and opportunities for manufacturers.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU enforcement reveals compliance gaps in restricted substances for cosmetics, with PFAS and siloxanes under scrutiny.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Authorities issued 80% written advice, 6% orders, and escalated severe cosmetic non-compliance cases to prosecutors.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
Stay informed on ECHA's regulatory update on non-cyclic carboxylic acid anhydrides. Learn how it impacts the chemicals industry and your business strategy.
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