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A European Parliament report highlights the EU’s failure to deliver key chemicals strategy actions, affecting policy certainty across sectors.
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Jun 2025
ECHA adds hazardous chemicals to the REACH Candidate List, introducing new legal duties for manufacturers and suppliers across the EU and EEA.
EU Green Claims Directive faces uncertainty after Commission signals withdrawal, raising concerns for manufacturers, retailers, and sustainability stakeholders.
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EFSA's new guidance for terrestrial organisms reshapes pesticide risk assessments under EU law—key insights for chemicals professionals.
HSE proposes reforms to GB chemical regulations including BPR, CLP, and PIC to cut red tape and improve regulatory agility for industry.
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MSC identifies new SVHCs under REACH, signalling fresh compliance obligations and risk management needs for chemicals professionals.
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UK's flame retardant scoping review outlines regulatory priorities, urging manufacturers and importers to prepare for compliance under UK REACH.
The EU proposes expanded REACH defence exemptions to fast-track chemical regulatory processes vital to defence readiness and industry compliance.
ECHA’s new Chromium (VI) restriction proposal enters public consultation, potentially reshaping compliance for manufacturers across Europe.
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China's draft environmental code introduces sweeping chemical controls. Learn how it affects compliance and risk across your manufacturing value chain.
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EU agrees on a chemicals assessment reform to streamline compliance and boost transparency. Learn what this means for manufacturers and regulators.
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Taiwan restricts Nonylphenol (NP) and NPEO in cleaning agents. Find out how this policy affects chemical compliance, imports, and product reformulations.
Switzerland bans BPA in food contact materials from July 2025. Learn what this means for compliance across the manufacturing and packaging sectors.
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EU proposes review of key safeners and synergists under Regulation 2024/1487, affecting chemical compliance across sectors. Feedback closes 8 July 2025.
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EFSA’s latest review finds no genotoxic risk from styrene in food contact materials, affirming its safe use under new migration limits.
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EPA’s draft TSCA risk evaluations for DBP and DEHP identify serious health and environmental risks—public comment open until 4 August.
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Leading scientists call on the EU to include a Mixture Assessment Factor in REACH, aiming to protect health and ecosystems from combined chemical exposure.
EU confirms safe use of Tea Tree Oil in cosmetics under strict limits, guiding industry compliance amid reprotoxic concerns.
Japan's Ministry of the Environment seeks ecotoxicity data on 134 chemicals under CSCL to refine risk assessments. Compliance due by 31 July 2025.
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EPA proposes RNA-based pesticide Vadescana for Varroa mite control. A sustainable alternative to traditional chemicals with targeted action.
IUCLID 6 Version 9 supports EU and OECD chemical regulations, aiding industry compliance with updates on microplastics, biocides, and more.
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May 2025
Japan introduces total migration testing for synthetic resin food packaging. Find out how this affects compliance, materials use, and product approvals.
New chemicals added to UN treaties under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions signal major regulatory shifts across the global manufacturing value chain.
New Environment Agency report on airborne PFAS reveals major data gaps, urging improved monitoring and standardised analysis across the chemicals value chain.
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EU proposes new classification for Trifluoroacetic Acid under CLP—affecting hazard labelling, compliance, and chemical safety strategies.
ECHA’s BPC delivers key decisions on rodenticides, disinfectants, and procedural reforms at its May 2025 meeting. Understand the agenda outcomes.
Cosmetics sector contests EU’s extended producer responsibility rules—impacting chemical compliance and costs across the supply chain.
Japan launches public consultation on carbendazim health risk assessment—crucial for stakeholders tracking pesticide regulations and compliance deadlines.
Pharmaceutical firms challenge EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive over EPR costs, raising compliance concerns across the chemicals value chain.
The EU’s small mid-cap category simplifies compliance for 38,000 firms and could reshape regulatory obligations across industries.
3M’s $450 million PFAS settlement with New Jersey signals mounting global pressure on chemical manufacturers to manage PFAS liabilities and compliance risks.
EPA upholds PFAS drinking water limits while proposing extended deadlines—impacting manufacturers, utilities, and regulators across the supply chain.
Debate over PFAS ban intensifies as EU Commission and MEPs discuss REACH reform and industrial exemptions in May ENVI meeting.
EU formally restricts Dechlorane Plus under POPs Regulation. Understand how this change affects compliance, product design, and sector-specific exemptions.
The EU bans over 20 CMR substances in cosmetics under Regulation (EU) 2025/877, impacting manufacturers and suppliers across the chemicals value chain.
HSE’s 2022 pesticide monitoring report reveals key compliance risks and residue findings. Crucial insights for manufacturers and the wider value chain.
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EU consultation on Cosmetic Products Regulation now open. Professionals across the chemicals value chain must assess emerging compliance risks and green innovation opportunities.
MEPs back the EU Water Resilience Strategy, calling for PFAS phase-out, digital solutions, and funding—key compliance watchpoints for industry.
ECHA flags methylenedianilines for potential restrictions in EU due to health and environmental risks; industry urged to monitor developments.
EU chemical industry struggles in Q1 2025 as energy costs and weak demand hinder growth. Find out what this means for your value chain.
ENVI Committee debates EU PFAS phase-out, pressing the Commission for faster REACH action and uniform restrictions across sectors.
EPA unveils sweeping PFAS regulation reforms, directly impacting manufacturers, utilities, and regulators. Discover what compliance actions are required now.
Japan adopts the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) plan to improve chemical safety, creating new obligations and opportunities for industry stakeholders.
New EU briefing on PFAS polymers outlines future restrictions under REACH, signalling compliance duties and risks across supply chains.
The EU's proposed Chromium(VI) restriction could reshape REACH compliance and exposure controls across industry. Learn what it means for your business.
Apr 2025
Trifluoroacetic acid levels rise in German trees, signalling wider PFAS risks under EU REACH—key update for chemical compliance stakeholders.
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NAM urges the EPA to revise or rescind Biden-era chemical regulations, citing high compliance costs and risks to innovation.
Poland contests the EU’s wastewater directive, citing unfair costs to pharma and cosmetics under extended producer responsibility rules.
EU assesses Benzophenone-2 and Benzophenone-5 for endocrine-disrupting risks in cosmetics. Learn what this means for regulatory compliance.
The European Commission confirms 2030 as the earliest review for the F-gas phaseout, impacting manufacturing and heat pump industries.
EU Parliament to review PFAS ban and water directives on 23–24 April. Key updates for manufacturers. Stay informed on regulatory changes.
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Commission adopts Ecodesign Working Plan 2025–2030. Learn how new EU product rules affect sustainability, compliance, and market access.
Record 2024 Safety Gate alerts push EU to enforce General Product Safety Regulation. Learn how it impacts your business and supply chain.
EU bans PFAS in toys under new Toy Safety Regulation. Learn what this means for manufacturers and how to prepare for compliance with digital tracking.
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New Mexico’s PFAS ban phases out key products by 2032. Manufacturers must act now—review your PFAS exposure and plan compliance strategies.
The EU’s Soil Monitoring Law targets PFAS and contaminated land. Learn how this affects manufacturing and where opportunities lie.
EPA proposes SNURs for 37 chemicals under TSCA, impacting US manufacturing. Review the changes and ensure compliance before 6 May 2025.
ECHA proposes compliance checks and future restrictions for amine-terminated aliphatic ethers. Understand how this affects your regulatory obligations.
UK Parliament launches PFAS inquiry to assess risks and regulation. Find out what this means for manufacturers and the wider supply chain.
The EU’s SCHEER committee halts PFAS total limits under the Water Framework Directive. Discover the industry impact and next steps.
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EU chemical safety assessment rules overhauled to streamline compliance. Learn what it means for your business and how to prepare.
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China invites public comment on its first long-chain PFCA list under the Stockholm Convention—key input deadline looms for manufacturers.
Public comment is now open on AICIS draft evaluations for 18 industrial chemicals. Learn how these changes affect Australian manufacturers and value chains.
EU revises REACH test methods to reduce animal testing and align with OECD standards. Learn how this affects manufacturers and suppliers.
At CARACAL-54, the EU presented sweeping REACH revisions. Industry leaders are warning of rising burdens. Engage in consultation by 25 April.
EU enforces new recycling efficiency rules for waste batteries. Prepare your operations to meet documentation and verification requirements.
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Mar 2025
Temu’s product safety violations reveal major EU compliance risks across the value chain. Learn what’s at stake and how to respond.
The 2023 Stockholm Convention review reveals gaps in POPs elimination. Learn how this affects manufacturers and supply chains worldwide.
MEPs to debate 'one substance, one assessment' rule to simplify EU chemical safety laws. Industry must prepare for regulatory change.
EU Member States propose 28 chemicals for REACH evaluation in CoRAP 2025–2027. Manufacturers should assess risks and update compliance strategies.
IARC will assess the carcinogenicity of Tris(chloropropyl)phosphate, Butyraldehyde, and Cumyl Hydroperoxide in 2026.
The UK Government is cutting business compliance costs by 25% through regulatory reforms in manufacturing, chemicals, and infrastructure.
The European Commission is hosting a workshop on 19 May 2025 to define a planetary boundary for chemical pollution. Industry stakeholders should monitor this initiative, which could shape future regulations.
Upcoming PFAS restrictions and chemical reclassifications will impact manufacturing, transport, energy, medical devices, and electronics sectors.
A new proposal seeks to classify cannabidiol (CBD) as a reproductive toxicant, affecting pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food sectors.
The UK is consulting on RoHS exemptions for lead, mercury, and cadmium in industrial engines, lighting, and scientific equipment.
Eight EU nations urge an EU Critical Chemicals Act to safeguard 15 essential chemicals, protect jobs, and boost European manufacturing amid a 12% production decline.
The U.S. EPA has announced 31 deregulatory actions affecting energy, automotive, and manufacturing industries.
Canada introduces new regulations banning coal tar and PAH-based sealants due to environmental and health risks.
The UK government is revising UK REACH fees from April 2025, affecting manufacturers, importers, and service providers.
The EU is seeking feedback on amendments to the Taxonomy Delegated Acts to simplify sustainability reporting for manufacturers.
The EU’s 2030 zero-pollution targets demand stricter emissions controls, waste reduction, and cleaner production.
Canada’s 2025 PFAS report signals stricter regulations on manufacturers and supply chains. Find out how these changes impact your industry and compliance strategy.
The EU updates the European List of Waste, reclassifying battery-related waste. Manufacturers and recyclers must prepare for stricter hazardous waste rules by September 2026.
ECHA has opened public consultations on the SVHC identification of decamethyltetrasiloxane, heptamethyltrisiloxane, and Reactive Brown 51. Stakeholders have until 14 April 2025 to submit comments on potential regulatory impacts.
California’s AB-1148 Safer Food Packing Act proposes banning bisphenols, ortho-phthalates, and antimony trioxide in food packaging from 2027. If passed, manufacturers must reformulate materials to comply.
Feb 2025
ECHA's 2024 evaluation statistics reveal compliance gaps in REACH dossiers. Discover key findings, enforcement actions, and how manufacturers can mitigate risks.
The EU has assessed the regulatory needs for fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons. While no new restrictions are proposed, manufacturers should monitor potential future policy shifts.
The EU has introduced stricter purity and migration limits for plastic food contact materials under Regulation (EU) 2025/351.
The EU is reviewing the Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) No. 1223/2009 to assess ingredient safety, sustainability, and digitalisation.
France has passed a law banning PFAS in cosmetics, textiles, and ski waxes by 2026, with further restrictions by 2030.
ECHA's latest assessment confirms no regulatory risk management actions are needed for inorganic carboxylates. Learn how this impacts manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
Japan has adopted the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) implementation plan, impacting chemical management across industries.
The EU has reached a provisional agreement on revising the Waste Framework Directive, introducing Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles and binding food waste reduction targets.
Slovenia has proposed n-hexane as an SVHC under REACH due to its neurotoxic risks.
IARC has classified PFOA as carcinogenic (Group 1) and PFOS as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). Learn how this impacts manufacturers, supply chains, and regulatory compliance.
A Swedish investigation finds excessive lead, phthalates, and cadmium in 21% of tested seasonal products. Learn about compliance risks and regulatory actions.
Canada proposes new regulations on chlorinated alkanes, restricting their manufacture, import, and use. Businesses must act before the April 2025 consultation deadline.
Canada adds chlorhexidine to CEPA’s toxic substances list, impacting manufacturers and chemical users. Learn about compliance risks and industry adjustments.
The EU’s 2025 Work Programme will introduce a chemicals industry package in Q4 2025, aiming to simplify compliance, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance digital reporting.
