Region News Archive
Latest regulatory news and analysis for Northern Ireland, curated by Foresight for compliance and product stewardship teams.
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European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA's latest report reveals that 35% of safety data sheets (SDS) are non-compliant with EU regulations, urging improvements to better protect workers and the environment.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
ECHA's report highlights risks and regulatory gaps for aliphatic amines with ether substituents, calling for harmonised classification and targeted restrictions.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Cosmetic Products Regulation·
EU panel questions the safety of UV-filter Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate in cosmetics due to genotoxicity and endocrine activity. Public input invited by 17 January 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Stay informed on the European Commission's proposed updates to Annex XVII of REACH, introducing stricter controls on hazardous CMR substances. Feedback open until 2 January 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
MEP Dimitris Tsiodras backs a centralised chemicals data platform under ECHA to boost safety and transparency, aligning with the EU's sustainability goals.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
Priorities focus on hazardous mixture labelling, import compliance, and improving EU chemical safety strategies.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
IPBC alternatives face regulatory and technical hurdles under EU BPR. Learn why Fludioxonil and Pythium oligandrum fall short and why IPBC remains vital.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Discover SCHEER's 2024 updates to the Weight of Evidence approach for risk assessment, introducing transparency, NAMs integration, and advanced uncertainty analysis.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU progresses PFAS regulation with sector-based reviews, new use cases, and 2025 plans.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The flagged chemicals are used across a range of industries, including automotive, construction, electronics, textiles, and consumer products.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
IUCLID v8.13.2 introduces key improvements to data entry, report generation, and regulatory compliance, enhancing user experience.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
Discover the latest updates to the CLP Regulation, detailing new hazard criteria and classification guidance.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
ECHA’s 2024 report on nano-agrochemicals calls for new EU regulations to manage these emerging technologies, balancing safety and sustainable agricultural growth.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA's RAC concludes that 1,3-butadiene poses significant occupational cancer risks, recommending biomonitoring and deriving an exposure-risk model over a traditional OEL.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA explores Fish Embryo Toxicity test as a humane alternative to fish toxicity testing for chemicals.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA’s 2024 assessment on fluoride salts highlights potential endocrine risks in sodium fluoride, prompting further review.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Evaluation of Imidazolium compounds (EC 931-745-8) reveals environmental risks in soil and sediment from industrial and consumer uses.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Sweden’s Chemicals Agency classifies Bis(isopropyl)naphthalene (DIPN) as very persistent and bioaccumulative, sparking regulatory scrutiny and potential restrictions.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The 2025 REACH revision may prioritise broader restrictions on harmful chemicals over case-by-case authorisations.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
Antidote Europe challenges the EU’s glyphosate approval in court, citing health risks and regulatory breaches.
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