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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
🧪 ECHA Adds Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) Peroxide to SVHC List
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, a flame retardant identified as toxic for reproduction, to its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC). This inclusion brings the total SVHC entries to 241, highlighting chemicals posing significant risks to health and the environment. Companies must manage these risks and ensure safety through strict regulations, with potential future requirements for authorisation from the European Commission.
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🌍 Diuron’s Environmental Impact Confirmed by Finnish Safety Agency
The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has confirmed Diuron’s significant environmental risks, particularly its potential for endocrine disruption and water pollution. Diuron is persistent, bioaccumulative, and poses pollution threats to ground and surface waters. Tukes proposes regulatory actions, including harmonised classification and possible inclusion as a substance of very high concern (SVHC). Further research is needed to fully understand its impact and ensure comprehensive regulatory measures.
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🛑 EU Seeks Input on Dechlorane Plus Regulation
The European Commission is inviting feedback on a draft regulation to include dechlorane plus in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The regulation proposes restricting or prohibiting its use, with certain exemptions until 2030. Stakeholders can provide input until 24 July 2024. This measure aligns with the EU’s commitment to protect health and the environment from harmful substances.
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📄 EPA Evaluates 1,1-Dichloroethane and 1,2-Dichloroethane
The U.S. EPA has released draft risk evaluations for 1,1-dichloroethane and 1,2-dichloroethane, highlighting significant health risks, including cancer. 1,1-Dichloroethane poses risks to workers and the environment, while 1,2-dichloroethane is primarily used in PVC production. The public can comment on these drafts for 60 days, with peer reviews scheduled. The EPA will consider feedback to finalize the risk evaluations.
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🌱 EU Renews Approval for Metconazole
The European Commission has renewed the approval of metconazole, a fungicide and plant growth regulator, as a candidate for substitution. Effective from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2031, this renewal follows a comprehensive evaluation. Metconazole’s persistence and toxicity necessitate specific use conditions and risk mitigation measures. Confirmatory information on water treatment processes and toxicity profiles is required by 15 July 2026.
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🏠 EPA Settles Lead Paint Violations with J. Da Silva Properties
The EPA has settled with J. Da Silva Properties for violations of the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule, imposing a $68,078 penalty and requiring lead abatement projects valued at $44,453. Inspections revealed failures to inform tenants about lead hazards. The settlement includes abatement at two Danbury properties, enhancing safety for residents in an environmental justice area.
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⚙️ EU Cracks Down on Hazardous Substances with New Ecodesign Regulation
The European Commission’s new regulation mandates transparency and safety for products containing hazardous substances. Key measures include digital product passports, tracking, and information requirements. This regulation targets substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction, setting concentration limits and encouraging safer alternatives. Impacted industries, such as electronics, textiles, and automotive, must adopt sustainable practices to comply.
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