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2024 - Week 1

EPA's Approval of Ledprona for Crop Protection and more

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January 2024
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📰 Headlines at a Glance

  • Ledprona: EPA Greenlights Innovative Biopesticide for Potato Crops: Introduction of Ledprona, an innovative RNAi-based biopesticide targeting the Colorado potato beetle.‍
  • EPA Launches Textile Mills Data Collection Initiative: A significant EPA initiative to collect industry data, with a focus on PFAS usage in textile mills.‍
  • Key Decisions at November’s RAC and SEAC Meetings: Overview of crucial decisions from ECHA's RAC and SEAC meetings, affecting the regulation of PFAS, industrial chemicals and plant protection products.‍
  • EPA Calls for Expert Nominations for Formaldehyde Peer Review: An important call for expert involvement in formaldehyde risk assessment under TSCA and FIFRA.

🔍 Headlines in Focus

🌱 Innovation in Pest Control: EPA Approves Ledprona

Ledprona, an innovative biopesticide for potato crops, has been registered by the EPA. This RNAi-based pesticide specifically targets the Colorado potato beetle, representing a major step in sustainable agriculture. Its approval follows extensive evaluation, confirming its safety for the environment and human health.

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🏭 EPA's Initiative on Textile Mills

The EPA's new initiative aims to collect data from the textile mills industry, with a focus on PFAS usage. This is part of their efforts to ensure environmental compliance and protect public health. The public comment period is open until January 29, 2024, making it crucial for industry stakeholders to participate.

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⚖️ ECHA's RAC and SEAC Meetings: Key Decisions

The ECHA committees' November meetings brought forth critical decisions on the regulation of substances affecting industrial chemicals and plant protection products. Decisions included restricting creosote, new classifications for various substances, and reviewing a proposal to restrict PFAS. These are significant for maintaining safety and compliance in the industry.

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🔍 EPA Seeks Experts for Formaldehyde Review

The EPA is calling for expert nominations to review formaldehyde risks under TSCA and FIFRA. A public meeting by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals is scheduled for May 2024. The focus is on data analyses and methodologies regarding human health and ecological hazards. This is a vital opportunity for professionals in various fields to contribute to this crucial review process.

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📅 Upcoming deadlines

Commission adoption feedback period for the EU's OSOA

  • 5 February, 2024. Give feedback

Commission adoption feedback period for the EU's proposed data platform

  • 5 February, 2024. Give feedback

🎟️ Events

ECHA's Shaping Tomorrow Conference

  • 28 February, 2024. More information
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