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Fighter jet
19 December 2025

EU Accelerates Defence Readiness with €800 Billion Investment and Simplified Permitting

The EU’s new defence readiness package aims to unlock €800 billion in investment, simplify permitting, and ease intra-EU transfers of defence goods.

Recycling plastics
19 December 2025

French Report Highlights Urgent Need to Control Hazardous Substances in Plastic Recycling

A new INERIS report warns of health and environmental risks from hazardous substances in recycled plastics. Industry urged to act.

Degreasing of metal parts
19 December 2025

MSC Confirms n-Hexane as SVHC Due to Neurotoxic Effects

ECHA identifies n-hexane as a substance of very high concern under REACH, citing neurotoxicity and equivalent level of concern criteria.

Pharmaceuticals
19 December 2025

European Pharmacopoeia to End Animal Testing for Bacterial Endotoxins by 2026

The European Pharmacopoeia will eliminate animal-based pyrogen tests by 2026, advancing synthetic, animal-free testing methods for bacterial endotoxins.

Pesticides on tulips
19 December 2025

Ctgb Triggers Interim Review of 46 Products Amid Rising Scrutiny of TFA Formation and Groundwater Risks

The Ctgb will reassess 46 PFAS pesticides due to TFA groundwater risks. Professionals must prepare for regulatory changes and product availability reviews.

Fighter jet
19 December 2025

EU Accelerates Defence Readiness with €800 Billion Investment and Simplified Permitting

The EU’s new defence readiness package aims to unlock €800 billion in investment, simplify permitting, and ease intra-EU transfers of defence goods.

Recycling plastics
19 December 2025

French Report Highlights Urgent Need to Control Hazardous Substances in Plastic Recycling

A new INERIS report warns of health and environmental risks from hazardous substances in recycled plastics. Industry urged to act.

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Hand sanitiser

EU Launches Evaluation of Biocidal Products Regulation to Address Market and Safety Challenges

The EU has launched a public consultation to evaluate the Biocidal Products Regulation, seeking input on safety, innovation and market efficiency.

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Industrial emissions with green leaf

EU Proposes Sweeping Environmental Reporting Reforms to Save €775 Million Annually

Recycling tin can

EU to Scrap Chemicals of Concern Reporting via SCIP Database, Saving Industry €225 Million Annually

Transport of liquids in a lorry

ADN Safety Committee Urged to Reassess CMR Hazard Rules for Inland Waterway Transport

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