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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
🌿 Norway Proposes Octamethyltrisiloxane as a Substance of Very High Concern
Norway has proposed Octamethyltrisiloxane (used in personal care and industrial products) to be classified as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) due to its persistence in the environment and bioaccumulation in organisms. This could lead to stricter regulations under REACH. Public consultation is open until 14 October 2024.
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😷 Call for Evidence on Asbestos Fibres in Natural Products
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) is calling for evidence on the unintentional presence of asbestos in natural minerals and products like talc and vermiculite. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit data by 16 October 2024, as this could inform future regulations to mitigate health risks.
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🧪 EPA Releases Draft Environmental Exposure Assessment for DINP
The EPA has published a draft assessment on Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), a plasticizer commonly found in consumer products. The report highlights risks to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems from DINP contamination. Public comments on the findings are invited during a 60-day review period.
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🌍 Belgium Proposes Perfluamine as a Substance of Very High Concern
Belgium has proposed Perfluamine, used in industrial applications like electronics cooling, to be classified as a very persistent and bioaccumulative substance under REACH. Its extreme environmental persistence raises concerns. Public consultation is open until 14 October 2024.
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🌾 European Commission Renews Captan with New Restrictions
The European Commission has renewed the approval of Captan, a fungicide widely used in agriculture, with stricter safety measures to protect non-target species and reduce environmental impact. These include limits on use during flowering and enhanced application methods. The renewal is valid until 2039.
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