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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
⚠️ EU Restricts PFHxA and Related PFAS to Protect Health and Environment
The EU has introduced a new restriction under REACH for undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and related PFAS chemicals, used in textiles, food packaging, and cosmetics. Known for their persistence and mobility in the environment, PFHxA poses health risks like liver toxicity and thyroid disruption. The regulation will phase out these substances over 18 months to five years, with some critical industrial uses exempt. This move is part of the EU’s broader strategy to eliminate harmful “forever chemicals.”
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🔋 European Commission Seeks Feedback on Battery Recycling Regulation
The EU has opened a feedback period for its new Battery Recycling Regulation, aimed at improving recycling efficiency and mitigating chemical risks from hazardous substances like mercury and lead. The proposal sets strict standards for recyclers to document the recovery and treatment of toxic materials, aligning with the EU’s green goals. Stakeholders can submit their views until 18 October 2024, with the regulation expected to be adopted by year-end.
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🛑 EPA: TCEP Poses Unreasonable Risks to Health and Environment
The US EPA’s final risk evaluation of Tris(2-chloroethyl) Phosphate (TCEP), a flame retardant, reveals significant health and environmental risks, including kidney cancer and reproductive harm. Workers and consumers in industries like paints and textiles are at high risk of exposure. The EPA will now develop regulations to mitigate these dangers under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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💄 EU Court: National Labelling Laws Apply to Cosmetics Sold Online
The EU Court of Justice has ruled that national laws requiring specific language labelling for cosmetics sold online do not fall under the e-commerce directive. Businesses must comply with the local product labelling regulations of each Member State, even for cross-border sales. This reinforces consumer protection and public health measures for online shoppers.
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🧴 Study Raises Alarms About Safety of BPA Alternatives
A new study highlights that Bisphenol S (BPS) and Bisphenol F (BPF), common substitutes for BPA, may pose similar endocrine-disrupting risks. These chemicals, used in products like food packaging, persist in the environment and disrupt ecosystems. The findings call for more research and tighter regulation, as “BPA-free” products may still carry health and environmental hazards.
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