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·
The European Commission has published a comprehensive FAQ document for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
Environmental groups challenge the European Commission's glyphosate renewal in court, citing procedural flaws and health risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
EU grants approval for Divosan PAA biocidal products across multiple industries. Effective 23 October 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
The EU approves silver zinc zeolite for biocidal products in types 2, 7, and 9, effective March 2026, with specific conditions to enhance safety and efficacy.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Ombudsman probes delays in chemical restrictions under REACH, highlighting administrative challenges.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The report concludes no regulatory action is needed, ensuring the safe use of these substances in consumer and industrial products.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA will only issue one administrative charge for joint authorisation applications.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The EU’s PFAS restriction process advances with updates from the scientific committees. Key sectors under evaluation and future decisions in 2024.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee reviewed icaridin, Transfluthrin, and more at its September 2024 meeting.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The restriction focuses on PFHxA and related PFAS substances, aiming to eliminate their use in textiles, food packaging, and cosmetics.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Evonik contested an ECHA decision requiring additional histopathological data for a chemical substance.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
The EU updates its CLP Regulation with new chemical classifications for hazardous substances. Compliance is required by May 2026.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
RAC classifies talc as a Category 1B carcinogen, linking it to cancer risk via inhalation. Discover the impact on industries and regulatory changes.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA’s latest report on organic acyclic carbonates indicates no immediate need for EU-wide regulatory action.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Debate sparks over Mario Draghi's report on EU competitiveness, highlighting tensions between chemical regulations, innovation, and environmental safety.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Find out how Alkoxysilyl Carbamates may face new regulatory actions from ECHA due to potential health and environmental risks.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
The EEA's latest report underscores the environmental and health risks of PFAS in textiles, threatening Europe's circular economy goals.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EFSA introduces a new qualification system for New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in nanomaterial risk assessment.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
EU Court rules that national labelling laws for cosmetics sold online fall outside the e-commerce directive, reinforcing consumer protection.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Discover the latest updates in chemical testing regulations with new in vitro methods and reduced reliance on animal testing.
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