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 opens public consultation on its roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety assessments, with plans to implement the strategy by 2026.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
EU blocks URAGAN D2 in Hungary due to health risks. Lack of antidotes for hydrogen cyanide raises concerns, aligning with EU's focus on public safety.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
Open for feedback until 18 October 2024, the regulation aims to ensure safe recycling processes and material recovery.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
General Court upholds ECHA's decision requiring Polynt SpA to provide safety data under REACH, reinforcing compliance obligations even after production ceases.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
Participate in ECHA’s public consultation on the updated classification of 3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole, focusing on reproductive toxicity.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA assesses esters from dicarboxylic acids for environmental risks, finding potential aquatic toxicity but no need for immediate EU-wide regulatory actions.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA proposes regulations on Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂) and silicon compounds, highlighting health risks and widespread use in industries like construction and cosmetics.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
Eggshell powder not approved by EU for plant protection, citing health risks. Future applications with safer specs may gain approval.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
EU extends approval for acequinocyl, aluminium silicate, emamectin, pendimethalin, and more until 2026.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
CJEU ruling clarifies REACH fee enforcement, confirming that ECHA must use national courts to recover unpaid fees from companies failing to prove SME status.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
EU renews folpet approval until 2039 with stricter regulations to protect aquatic life and ensure safety for workers and residents.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Industry associations believe that the PFAS restriction proposal has caused planning uncertainties, product discontinuations, and disrupted supply chains.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·
EU renews metrafenone approval until 2039, ensuring safe crop protection while requiring further safety assessments for endocrine and genotoxic properties.
Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
Several biocidal products in NI face phase-out by 2025 due to EU active substance expiries, impacting iodine, decanoic acid, and other essential biocides.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Stakeholders have until 14 October 2024 to submit comments on the proposed SVHC listing under REACH regulation.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Stakeholders are invited to submit comments by 14 October 2024, including industry representatives, environmental groups, and the public.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·F-gas Regulation·
New rules detail labelling requirements for products in specialised sectors, including medical devices, military applications, and semiconductors.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
The public has until 14 October 2024 to submit comments on the proposal to classify Tris(4-nonylphenyl) phosphite as a SVHC.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·
ECHA's assessment finds no current need for additional regulatory actions on lactate esters.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Contribute to the call for evidence on asbestos fibres by 16th October 2024. Help assess risks of unintentional asbestos in products and materials.
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