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Cosmetics

European Economic Area·17 Apr 2025

Record Number Of Dangerous Products Triggers EU Safety Gate Overhaul

Record 2024 Safety Gate alerts push EU to enforce General Product Safety Regulation. Learn how it impacts your business and supply chain.

European Economic Area·17 Apr 2025

Industrial coating

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Apr 2025

Regulatory Action Proposed For Amine-Terminated Aliphatic Ethers

ECHA proposes compliance checks and future restrictions for amine-terminated aliphatic ethers. Understand how this affects your regulatory obligations.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Apr 2025

Man drinking water

European Economic Area·17 Apr 2025

SCHEER Rejects Proposed PFAS Total Standards In Water Directive Over Scientific Limitations

The EU’s SCHEER committee halts PFAS total limits under the Water Framework Directive. Discover the industry impact and next steps.

European Economic Area·17 Apr 2025

Cheap goods on conveyer belt

European Economic Area·17 Apr 2025

Temu Product Safety Violations Spark EU Compliance Concerns

Temu’s product safety violations reveal major EU compliance risks across the value chain. Learn what’s at stake and how to respond.

European Economic Area·17 Apr 2025

Chemical manufacturing plant

European Economic Area·13 Mar 2025

EU Critical Chemicals Act Proposed To Safeguard European Industry Lead

Eight EU nations urge an EU Critical Chemicals Act to safeguard 15 essential chemicals, protect jobs, and boost European manufacturing amid a 12% production decline.

European Economic Area·13 Mar 2025

Paperwork

European Economic Area·13 Mar 2025

EU Opens Consultation On Taxonomy Delegated Acts

The EU is seeking feedback on amendments to the Taxonomy Delegated Acts to simplify sustainability reporting for manufacturers.

European Economic Area·13 Mar 2025

Factory pollution

European Economic Area·13 Mar 2025

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.

European Economic Area·13 Mar 2025

Batteries

European Economic Area·13 Mar 2025

New EU Waste Classification Rules Impact Battery Recycling Industry

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·13 Mar 2025

Cosmetics

European Economic Area·REACH·6 Mar 2025

ECHA Launches Public Consultations On SVHC Identification For Three Key Substances

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·6 Mar 2025

Stack of documents

European Economic Area·REACH·3 Mar 2025

ECHA’s 2024 Evaluation Update: Compliance Gaps And Industry Risks

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·3 Mar 2025

Semiconductor manufacturing

European Economic Area·REACH·3 Mar 2025

EU Assesses Regulatory Needs For Fluorinated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons

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·REACH·3 Mar 2025

Plastic food packaging

European Economic Area·Food Contact Materials·3 Mar 2025

EU Introduces Stricter Regulations On Plastic 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·Food Contact Materials·3 Mar 2025

Cosmetics

European Economic Area·Cosmetic Products Regulation·24 Feb 2025

EU Launches Evaluation Of The 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·Cosmetic Products Regulation·24 Feb 2025

Waste clothes

European Economic Area·24 Feb 2025

EU Reaches Provisional Agreement On Waste Framework Directive Revisions

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·24 Feb 2025

Woman applying makeup

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Feb 2025

No Regulatory Action Needed For Inorganic Carboxylates

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·REACH·24 Feb 2025

Textiles

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·21 Feb 2025

Formaldehyde Proposed As SVHC: Implications And Next Steps

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·Northern Ireland·REACH·21 Feb 2025

Semiconductors

European Economic Area·REACH·19 Feb 2025

Slovenia Intends To Propose n-Hexane As A REACH Substance Of Very High Concern

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

European Economic Area·REACH·19 Feb 2025

European Commission

European Economic Area·REACH·13 Feb 2025

EU Plans Chemicals Regulation Overhaul In 2025 To Reduce Compliance Burdens

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·REACH·13 Feb 2025

European Commission

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·13 Feb 2025

EU Crackdown On Delayed Directive Transposition

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)·13 Feb 2025

Retial fashion

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·13 Feb 2025

New EU Enforcement Reveals High Levels Of Restricted Chemicals In Seasonal Goods

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·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·13 Feb 2025

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