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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
🧪 UK Parliament Launches PFAS Inquiry
A major UK inquiry puts PFAS under scrutiny.
The UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee is examining PFAS risks and the adequacy of current UK REACH controls. Manufacturers may face stricter rules and should prepare for possible changes affecting product design and compliance. Submissions are open until 26 May 2025.
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🚱 EU Rejects PFAS Total Water Standards
SCHEER says no to broad PFAS water limits.
The EU’s SCHEER committee dismissed a proposed ‘PFAS total’ water quality standard, citing poor analytical reliability. Industry must continue tracking substance-specific thresholds as pressure grows to expand the PFAS24 list.
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⚗️ ECHA Eyes Restrictions on Aliphatic Ethers
New concerns over reproductive toxicity and persistence.
ECHA has flagged 24 amine-terminated aliphatic ethers for review due to health and environmental risks. Compliance checks and future restrictions are likely, affecting coatings, adhesives, and cosmetics sectors.
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🧴 EPA Proposes SNURs for 37 Chemicals
New US rules could reshape chemical usage.
The EPA has proposed SNURs for 37 substances under TSCA. Businesses must notify the agency before any new significant use. The move demands immediate compliance planning by 6 May 2025.
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🌱 EU Soil Law Targets PFAS Sites
EU aims for healthy soils and better PFAS oversight.
A new Soil Monitoring Law mandates member states to list contaminated sites and monitor PFAS. Manufacturers can expect more site assessments but also support programmes and innovation opportunities.
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