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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
🧴 France Bans PFAS in Consumer Goods & Tightens Water Rules
France has passed a law banning PFAS in cosmetics, ski waxes, and water-repellent clothing from 2026, with a full textile ban by 2030. The law also introduces stricter PFAS monitoring in drinking water and financial penalties for industrial polluters. Manufacturers must prepare for supply chain disruptions and compliance costs.
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🧪 No New EU Restrictions on Inorganic Carboxylates
ECHA has determined that no additional regulatory measures are needed for inorganic carboxylates, including acetic and citric acid. This means manufacturers can continue their current use without new compliance burdens, though zinc-based salts may still require company-level risk management.
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🌏 Japan Adopts Global Chemicals Framework
Japan has officially adopted the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC), bringing stricter compliance requirements for hazardous substances, transparency mandates, and environmental impact assessments. Affected industries must prepare for upcoming reporting obligations and chemical phase-outs by 2035.
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♻️ EU Moves Forward with Waste Framework Directive Revisions
The EU has reached a provisional agreement on revising its Waste Framework Directive. Key changes include Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles and binding food waste reduction targets. Textile producers will need to fund waste management, while food businesses must cut waste by up to 30% by 2030.
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⚠️ Slovenia Proposes n-Hexane as a Substance of Very High Concern
Slovenia has proposed listing n-hexane as an SVHC under REACH due to its neurotoxic risks. If approved, businesses in adhesives, coatings, and pharmaceuticals will need to assess alternatives and compliance strategies. A formal evaluation is expected in August 2025.
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🛑 IARC Classifies PFOA as Carcinogenic, PFOS as Possibly Carcinogenic
The IARC has classified PFOA as a Group 1 carcinogen and PFOS as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). This could lead to stricter regulations for manufacturers in chemicals, textiles, electronics, and firefighting, accelerating the phase-out of PFAS-based materials.
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