European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
New EU Guidelines For Drinking Water Safety
Discover the new EU guidelines for drinking water safety, ensuring public health through stringent testing and approval processes.
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European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
SCCS Declares Revised Safe Limits For Butylparaben In Children’s Cosmetic Products
SCCS recommends reducing Butylparaben concentration in children’s cosmetic products to 0.028% due to safety concerns.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
SCCS Declares Salicylic Acid Unsafe For Children In Certain Cosmetic Products
Discover why the SCCS considers Salicylic Acid unsafe for children in certain cosmetics. Learn about the risks, recommendations, and public consultation process.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
SCCS Deems HC Red No. 18 Safe In Hair Dye Formulations
The SCCS deems HC Red No. 18 safe for use in hair dye formulations at specified concentrations. Learn more about the committee's findings and their implications for the cosmetics industry.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
Benzene Dominates EU Hazardous Chemical Trade In 2023
Explore how benzene dominated the EU hazardous chemical trade in 2023 under the PIC Regulation, ensuring safe international trade of chemicals.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Draft Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) For 2025-2027 Unveiled
Explore ECHA's draft CoRAP update for 2025-2027, detailing planned chemical evaluations and their impact on health and the environment.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Launches Consultation On Microplastics Reporting Under REACH
Participate in ECHA's consultation on microplastics reporting under REACH. Submit your input by 20 January 2025 to shape regulations for synthetic polymer microparticles.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA's New Report Highlights Environmental Risks Of Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants
Learn about the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) investigation into aromatic brominated flame retardants (ABFRs) and their environmental impact, highlighting regulatory considerations and alternatives.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU Explores Restrictions On Harmful Chemicals 4-OPnEO And 4-NPnEO In Articles
ECHA evaluates risks of 4-OPnEO and 4-NPnEO in articles like coatings and glass, aiming for potential EU-wide restrictions to protect the environment.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Italy Concludes Evaluation Of Pigment Yellow 65
Italy concludes its evaluation of Pigment Yellow 65 (PY65) under the REACH framework, highlighting its environmental risks and future regulatory needs.
Northern Ireland·
New EU Product Safety Regulations To Impact Northern Ireland From December 2024
The EU General Product Safety Regulation 2023/988 will be implemented in Northern Ireland from December 2024, requiring businesses to ensure product safety and appoint a responsible economic operator.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
New Report Highlights EUON's Role And Future Directions In Nanomaterials
The EUON's second interim evaluation report reveals its effectiveness in providing safety information on nanomaterials, while recommending improvements in market data and communication strategies.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Norway Investigation Highlights Persistent Concerns Over Flame Retardant EBTBP
Learn about ECHA’s evaluation of EBTBP, a flame retardant flagged for its environmental persistence and potential health risks, and the ongoing regulatory review process.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Six Substances Of Very High Concern To Be Added To REACH Candidate List In January 2025
These six substances, including Octamethyltrisiloxane, are widely used in cosmetics, industrial applications, and coatings but face new requirements due to environmental risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Belgium Completes Evaluation Of Climbazole Under REACH Regulation
Belgium finalises REACH evaluation of climbazole, confirming its endocrine disruption and aquatic toxicity classification. Regulatory updates expected by 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·FIFRA·
Draft EPA Guidance For Registration Of Pre-Saturated Disinfecting Wipes Released For Public Comment
EPA releases draft guidance for registering pre-saturated disinfecting wipes, detailing efficacy testing with ASTM E3363.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Dismisses Appeal Over Registration Fee For Ethyl Methyl Carbonate
ECHA Board of Appeal upholds the rejection of Coloured Chemicals BV’s registration for ethyl methyl carbonate.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
EU Abandons TBBP-A And MCCPs Restrictions Under RoHS Directive
The EU has abandoned plans to restrict TBBP-A and MCCPs under the RoHS Directive, leaving the future of hazardous substance regulation uncertain.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
EU Court Rules Against Evonik In Silanamine Classification Dispute
EU Court upholds silanamine's hazardous classification, rejecting Evonik’s legal challenge.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
EU Court Upholds Regulation On Reproductive Toxicity Classification For DTPA
EU Court upholds reproductive toxicity classification for DTPA, supporting stringent chemical labelling to safeguard human health.
