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Textile testing laboratory with garments and material samples

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·6 Mar 2026

ESPR Textile Ecodesign Study Highlights Durability, Recycling And Chemical Transparency Challenges

The latest ESPR preparatory study points to durability benchmarks, recycling design limits and Digital Product Passport disclosures for textiles.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·6 Mar 2026

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·13 Feb 2026

GB Chemicals Legislative Reform: HSE Confirms EU-Only Recognition And Call-In Overhaul

HSE’s response confirms EU-only recognition and proposes a risk-based biocides call-in model, plus streamlined GB CLP and GB PIC processes.

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·13 Feb 2026

EU flag outside the European Commission building

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·13 Feb 2026

SCCS Prostaglandin Analogues Opinion Finds Lash Growth Ingredients Unsafe

SCCS prostaglandin analogues opinion finds lash serum ingredients unsafe due to reproductive toxicity concerns.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·13 Feb 2026

Laboratory testing food packaging materials

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Food Contact Materials·3 Feb 2026

EU Issues Correction To BPA Food Contact Regulation (EU) 2026/250

A technical correction updates BPA food contact rules, tightening wording and clarifying transition timelines for packaging and repeat-use items.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Food Contact Materials·3 Feb 2026

Industrial chemical compliance consultation context

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Feb 2026

ECHA Opens Consultation On Four Substances For REACH Annex XIV

A new ECHA consultation could pave the way for authorisation requirements for UV stabilisers, a flame retardant and a photoinitiator used across multiple sectors.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Feb 2026

Gloved hands handling a generic chemical container in storage

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·22 Jan 2026

Austria Signals Endocrine Disruptor Proposal For Potassium Chlorate Under EU CLP

ECHA’s CLH intentions registry shows Austria plans a dossier for potassium chlorate, including proposed endocrine disruptor hazard classes for human health and the environment.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·22 Jan 2026

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·22 Jan 2026

ECHA Publishes Provisional Draft Agenda For RAC 76 Meeting

A new provisional RAC 76 agenda gives an early view of upcoming risk assessment discussions that can shape hazard classification and compliance planning.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·22 Jan 2026

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·5 Aug 2025

HSE Proposes Overhaul Of GB Chemical Regulations To Streamline Compliance And Reduce Costs

HSE proposes reforms to GB chemical regulations including BPR, CLP, and PIC to cut red tape and improve regulatory agility for industry.

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·5 Aug 2025

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·20 Jun 2025

UK Releases 2022 Pesticide Monitoring Report: Key Compliance Risks And Trends For Industry

HSE’s 2022 pesticide monitoring report reveals key compliance risks and residue findings. Crucial insights for manufacturers and the wider value chain.

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·20 Jun 2025

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·2 May 2025

UK Government Unveils Major Regulatory Reform To Boost Growth

The UK Government is cutting business compliance costs by 25% through regulatory reforms in manufacturing, chemicals, and infrastructure.

Great Britain·Northern Ireland·2 May 2025

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

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·12 Feb 2025

EU Court Of Justice To Reassess Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Classification

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·Northern Ireland·CLP·12 Feb 2025

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·12 Feb 2025

EU Proposes Revisions To Pollutant Standards Impacting Surface And Groundwater

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·12 Feb 2025

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·30 Jan 2025

EU Enforcement Reveals Compliance Gaps In Restricted Substances For Cosmetics

EU enforcement reveals compliance gaps in restricted substances for cosmetics, with PFAS and siloxanes under scrutiny.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·30 Jan 2025

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·30 Jan 2025

ECHA Reports 6.4% Non-Compliance In EU Cosmetic Products For Restricted Chemicals

Authorities issued 80% written advice, 6% orders, and escalated severe cosmetic non-compliance cases to prosecutors.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·30 Jan 2025

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·30 Jan 2025

Assessment Of Regulatory Needs: Non-Cyclic Carboxylic Acid Anhydrides

Stay informed on ECHA's regulatory update on non-cyclic carboxylic acid anhydrides. Learn how it impacts the chemicals industry and your business strategy.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·30 Jan 2025

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·30 Jan 2025

ECHA Publishes Single Programming Document 2025–2027

ECHA’s 2025–2027 plan advances chemical safety, sustainability, IT integration, and alternatives to animal testing, supporting EU goals.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·30 Jan 2025

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·30 Jan 2025

ECHA's Assessment Highlights Potential Risks Of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

ECHA's new assessment on quaternary ammonium compounds may have future impacts on disinfectants, pest control, and personal care products.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·30 Jan 2025

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·30 Jan 2025

EU Initiative Targets PFAS Reduction In Healthcare Sector

Discover the EU's initiative to reduce PFAS in healthcare, promoting sustainable alternatives and environmental safety.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·30 Jan 2025

Laboratory glassware with compliance paperwork and water testing setup

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·30 Jan 2025

Dutch REACH Assessment Finds Fluorinated Phosphate Mixture Degrades Into Restricted PFAS

Dutch authorities conclude a coating-related fluorinated phosphate mixture degrades into persistent and mobile PFAS, signalling tighter EU compliance pressure.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·30 Jan 2025

Latest Articles

ESPR Textile Ecodesign Study Highlights Durability, Recycling And Chemical Transparency Challenges

GB Chemicals Legislative Reform: HSE Confirms EU-Only Recognition And Call-In Overhaul

SCCS Prostaglandin Analogues Opinion Finds Lash Growth Ingredients Unsafe

EU Issues Correction To BPA Food Contact Regulation (EU) 2026/250

ECHA Opens Consultation On Four Substances For REACH Annex XIV

Austria Signals Endocrine Disruptor Proposal For Potassium Chlorate Under EU CLP

ECHA Publishes Provisional Draft Agenda For RAC 76 Meeting

HSE Proposes Overhaul Of GB Chemical Regulations To Streamline Compliance And Reduce Costs

UK Releases 2022 Pesticide Monitoring Report: Key Compliance Risks And Trends For Industry

UK Government Unveils Major Regulatory Reform To Boost Growth

Formaldehyde Proposed As SVHC: Implications And Next Steps

EU Court Of Justice To Reassess Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Classification

EU Proposes Revisions To Pollutant Standards Impacting Surface And Groundwater

EU Enforcement Reveals Compliance Gaps In Restricted Substances For Cosmetics

ECHA Reports 6.4% Non-Compliance In EU Cosmetic Products For Restricted Chemicals

Assessment Of Regulatory Needs: Non-Cyclic Carboxylic Acid Anhydrides

ECHA Publishes Single Programming Document 2025–2027

ECHA's Assessment Highlights Potential Risks Of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

EU Initiative Targets PFAS Reduction In Healthcare Sector

Dutch REACH Assessment Finds Fluorinated Phosphate Mixture Degrades Into Restricted PFAS

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