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30 January 2026

Spain Drafts New Royal Decree To Update Biocides Registration And Use Rules

Draft Spanish rules would refresh biocides authorisation and oversight, including public registration, ROESB controls and updated operational requirements for storage and sale.

A scientist collecting a water sample with a PFAS molecule diagram
3 February 2026

UK’s first-ever plan to tackle ‘forever chemicals’

The UK has published its first plan to address PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), outlining a framework for monitoring, evidence-gathering, and potential regulatory action.

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3 February 2026

EU Issues Correction to BPA Food Contact Regulation (EU) 2026/250

A technical correction updates BPA food contact rules, tightening wording and clarifying transition timelines for packaging and repeat-use items.

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2 February 2026

ECHA Opens Consultation on Four Substances for REACH Annex XIV

A new ECHA consultation could pave the way for authorisation requirements for UV stabilisers, a flame retardant and a photoinitiator used across multiple sectors.

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2 February 2026

Estee Lauder Fined $750,000 Over PFAS Cosmetics CEPA Violations

Enforcement action under CEPA highlights compliance expectations when PFAS substances trigger significant new activity notification requirements.

Compliance desk with biocides documentation and controlled storage
30 January 2026

Spain Drafts New Royal Decree To Update Biocides Registration And Use Rules

Draft Spanish rules would refresh biocides authorisation and oversight, including public registration, ROESB controls and updated operational requirements for storage and sale.

A scientist collecting a water sample with a PFAS molecule diagram
3 February 2026

UK’s first-ever plan to tackle ‘forever chemicals’

The UK has published its first plan to address PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), outlining a framework for monitoring, evidence-gathering, and potential regulatory action.

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Switzerland Proposes ChemRRV Update Tightening PFAS Limits And Restricting PFAS Foams

Draft ChemRRV amendments would broaden PFAS controls in Switzerland, including bans on PFAS foam extinguishers and new limits for food-contact packaging.

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MEPs Debate Chemicals Omnibus Proposals in Joint IMCO–ENVI Meeting

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UK Internal Market Regulations Exclude Glue Trap Sales Bans From Market Access Rules

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EFSA Publishes 2026 Chemical Monitoring Reporting Guidance For Data Submissions

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