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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
🛠️ REACH Classification of Recovered Aggregates Sparks Debate
The authorities are reviewing the classification of recovered aggregates under REACH Regulation. Fieldfisher argues that these materials should remain classified as “articles” to support the circular economy. Reclassifying them as substances or mixtures could impose costly compliance and discourage recycling efforts, potentially hindering sustainability goals.
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🌿 Court Partially Overturns EU’s Mancozeb Non-Renewal
The European Court of Justice overturned the EU Commission’s non-renewal of the fungicide mancozeb, citing reliance on outdated scientific data. The ruling underscores the need for up-to-date evidence in regulatory decisions and sends the case back to the General Court for re-evaluation.
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🧪 EPA Proposes Adding More PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory
The U.S. EPA proposes adding 16 PFAS chemicals and 15 categories to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to improve reporting on chemical releases. This move aims to enhance public awareness of environmental and health risks associated with PFAS. Public comments are open for 60 days.
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⚠️ EPA’s Phthalate Risk Assessments Under Scrutiny
The Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) recommends refinements to the EPA’s risk assessments for phthalates DIDP and DINP, citing concerns over exposure risks and the impact on vulnerable populations. The review calls for better data and more accurate environmental risk models.
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🌱 Mayors Challenge EU’s Glyphosate Renewal in Court
French environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the EU Commission, contesting the renewal of glyphosate. The case argues procedural flaws, legal errors, and violations of the precautionary principle, aiming to annul the herbicide’s approval.
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