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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
🧪 EU Adopts 2024 CLP Revision to Boost Chemical Safety
The European Council has approved the revision of the Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. New rules streamline chemical safety by introducing digital labelling for online sales and setting stricter guidelines for refill stations. The update strengthens hazard classifications and aims to ensure consumer safety, marking a step forward in the EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
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🌱 EPA Settles Pesticide Lawsuit Over Endocrine Disruptors
The EPA has settled a lawsuit requiring them to accelerate the testing of pesticide chemicals for endocrine-disrupting effects. This agreement follows claims that the agency delayed critical health assessments, which could affect vulnerable populations. The settlement will expedite research on chemicals with potential hormone interference, leading to improved regulatory action.
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🔋 EU Seeks Input on New Hazardous Battery Waste Rules
The European Commission is inviting feedback on proposed regulations for hazardous battery waste. The new rules aim to improve the identification, sorting, and recycling of batteries, especially those containing lithium and nickel. Public comments are open until 8 November 2024, as the EU focuses on environmental and safety risks associated with battery disposal.
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🧼 EPA Issues Test Order for 6:2 Fluorotelomer Acrylate
The EPA has mandated testing for 6:2 Fluorotelomer Acrylate, a PFAS chemical, under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Manufacturers must evaluate its health and environmental risks, as concerns over the persistence and toxicity of PFAS continue to rise. This marks a significant step in regulating “forever chemicals.”
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📜 EEB Releases FAQ on Proposed EU PFAS Ban
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) published an FAQ addressing concerns about the proposed EU-wide PFAS ban. The document clarifies that the ban includes exemptions for specific industries and encourages innovation in PFAS-free alternatives, countering misinformation from industrial stakeholders.
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