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·
A new report from Stockholm University unveils challenges in EU REACH regulation, urging clearer guidance to assess the essentiality of harmful chemical uses.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
RAC’s latest classification updates on substances like talc, tebuconazole, and 2-pyrrolidone could affect industries from cosmetics to agriculture.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
A new report reveals extensive chemical pollution in EU waters, calling for swift regulatory updates to tackle toxic substances like PFAS and pesticides.
Northern Ireland·Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·
MHRA confirms biocide products in PT 1 making mycobacteria claims now fall under medicines regulations.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Triphenyl phosphate identified as a SVHC, to be added to the Candidate List in November 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The EU Ombudsman recommends the European Commission speed up decisions on authorising dangerous chemical substances, citing serious delays.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Assessment finds no immediate need for EU-wide regulatory actions, except for maleic acid’s skin sensitisation risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The evaluation of 1-phenylethanol identifies carcinogenic and eye irritation risks, widely used in cleaning, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA's latest report on linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acids finds no immediate need for regulatory actions, ensuring their safe use in various industries.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
MSC reviews its substance prioritisation approach for the Authorisation List, with discussions to continue in December 2024, aimed at enhancing regulatory efficiency.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The Member State Committee unanimously approves the Hyalella Azteca (HYBIT) test as the new standard for bioaccumulation studies under REACH.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA report highlights regulatory concerns for carboxylic acids and polyethylenepolyamines with future restrictions likely.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The European Commission authorises the Taski-Room Care-Suma Family of biocidal products based on lactic acid for EU-wide use starting 31 October 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·
The EU updates hazardous chemicals regulation, adding pesticides and industrial chemicals to protect health and the environment. Effective March 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The Commission amends the authorisation for the Contec IPA biocidal product family, introducing administrative updates and pack size extensions.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
The European Court of Justice overturned part of the EU Commission's non-renewal of mancozeb, citing reliance on outdated scientific data.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
The European Council adopts the CLP revision, introducing new labelling and hazard classification rules to enhance chemical safety across the EU.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The EU invites public feedback on new hazardous battery waste regulations. Respond by 8 November 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The EU has revised maximum residue levels for pesticides, including clopyralid and difenoconazole.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The construction industry debates reclassifying recovered aggregates under REACH.
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