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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
🏭 EU Workshop to Define Planetary Boundary for Chemical Pollution
The European Commission is hosting a workshop on 19 May 2025 to define a planetary boundary for chemical pollution. This could shape future regulations under REACH and the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, potentially impacting manufacturers, suppliers, and product developers.
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🌿 ANSES Seeks CBD Classification Under CLP Regulation
ANSES has proposed classifying cannabidiol (CBD) as a reproductive toxicant under the CLP Regulation, affecting its use in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food. A public consultation is open until 16 May 2025, with potential regulatory consequences for businesses handling CBD products.
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⚠️ EU Advances PFAS Restriction and Chemical Reclassification
ECHA’s committees have reached provisional conclusions on PFAS restrictions affecting fluorinated gases, transport, and energy. Additionally, 13 substances have been reclassified under the CLP Regulation, impacting manufacturing, medical devices, and electronics.
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🇬🇧 UK Government Unveils Major Regulatory Reform to Boost Growth
The UK Government is cutting business compliance costs by 25% through regulatory reforms in chemicals, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Key changes include UK REACH fee reductions, faster environmental approvals, and the creation of a Regulatory Innovation Office.
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🧪 IARC to Review Carcinogenic Risks of Key Industrial Chemicals in 2026
IARC will assess the carcinogenicity of Tris(chloropropyl)phosphate, Butyraldehyde, and Cumyl Hydroperoxide in March 2026. If classified as carcinogenic, this could lead to new regulatory restrictions, affecting industries from plastics to textiles.
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