Nickel

EU Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Proposes Amendments to Critical Raw Materials Act

The EU Parliament’s ITRE Committee has proposed tightening Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) rules, expanding mandatory labeling to all products containing permanent magnets and refining recycled-content definitions. Manufacturers must prepare for stricter disclosure of magnet composition by 2027 and mandatory minimum recycled-content targets by 2031, necessitating deeper supply chain traceability for rare earth elements.

24 Mar 2026, 13:04europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany Updates Assessment Basis for Metallic Materials in Contact With Drinking Water (7th Amendment)

Germany has implemented the seventh amendment to its assessment basis for metallic materials in contact with drinking water, effective March 12, 2026. Manufacturers must immediately validate alloy compositions against revised limits for lead, nickel, and other metals to maintain compliance for plumbing and water-supply components.

20 Mar 2026, 13:36umweltbundesamt.deGermany

Xunta de Galicia Orders One-Week Plan After Confirming Heavy Metals in Beade (Vigo) Drinking Water

Galician authorities have mandated an immediate remediation plan following confirmed heavy metal exceedances in Vigo's municipal drinking water supply. This enforcement action underscores the critical need for utilities to validate the chemical compliance of infrastructure materials to mitigate public health and legal risks.

9 Mar 2026, 18:10xunta.galSpain

EU Subsidiarity Opinion on Proposal to Amend Critical Raw Materials Act

The European Commission has proposed strengthening the Critical Raw Materials Act, introducing stricter supply chain mapping and recycled-content disclosure obligations for permanent magnets starting as early as May 2027. Large companies in strategic sectors must prepare for centralized EU oversight of supply chain vulnerabilities and mandatory reporting on material recovery to mitigate geopolitical and resource risks.

9 Mar 2026, 16:59eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Parliament Petition 2171/2025 on LARCO Restructuring and Critical Raw Materials

A new EU Parliament petition calls for the reopening of Greece’s LARCO plant to secure domestic supplies of nickel and cobalt, classified as Critical Raw Materials. This highlights the growing tension between EU state aid enforcement and the strategic necessity of maintaining internal industrial capacity for the green transition.

26 Feb 2026, 09:23europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionGreece

Slovenia ARSO Publishes 2025 Soil Monitoring Results for Five Koroška Municipalities

Slovenia’s Environment Agency published 2025 soil monitoring results for the Koroška region, confirming widespread heavy metal contamination exceeding regulatory limits. This triggers mandatory remediation for public sites and signals stricter enforcement regarding the sourcing and reuse of construction aggregates and soil in contaminated zones.

24 Feb 2026, 19:21gov.siSlovenia

China Implements Chemical Industry Standard HG/T 6378‑2025 On Determining Phosphite and Total Phosphorus in Electroless Nickel Plating Waste Liquor

China has introduced industry standard HG/T 6378-2025, effective February 2026, establishing standardized methods for measuring phosphorus content in electroless nickel plating waste. Industrial facilities should update waste monitoring and discharge testing protocols to ensure alignment with these new analytical requirements for environmental compliance.

17 Feb 2026, 13:38hbba.sacinfo.org.cnChina

China Industry Standards Platform Lists New Chemical and Green Transport Standards

China has formalized new industry standards for chemical waste analysis, tyre manufacturing GHG accounting, and green transport infrastructure as of February 2026. These standards signal increased technical rigor in environmental monitoring and sustainability reporting, requiring firms to align waste management and carbon accounting with updated national benchmarks.

13 Feb 2026, 14:44hbba.sacinfo.org.cnChina

Netherlands District Court Seeks Expert Review in Essure Product Liability Mass-Claim Case (ECLI:NL:RBMNE:2026:356)

A Dutch court has ordered an expert review and extensive document disclosure in a major product liability mass-claim regarding the Essure medical device. This development underscores the increasing litigation risk for manufacturers and reinforces strict judicial expectations for ongoing safety monitoring and transparent risk disclosure.

13 Feb 2026, 12:01deeplink.rechtspraak.nlNetherlands

EU Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1987 on Maximum Nickel Levels in Certain Foodstuffs

The EU issued a corrigendum in February 2026 correcting maximum nickel levels for various food categories under Regulation (EU) 2024/1987. Companies must immediately validate their testing and quality control protocols against these corrected limits to ensure continued compliance and market access.

7 Feb 2026, 08:37eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Adopts Implementing Regulation Renewing Fumaric Acid Feed Additive Authorisation

The EU has renewed the authorization of fumaric acid as a feed additive for all terrestrial species until 2036, effective February 16, 2026. Operators must align formulations and labeling with updated conditions while maintaining strict worker protection measures due to the substance's irritant and sensitizing properties.

29 Jan 2026, 08:47eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Renews Authorisation of Clinoptilolite of Sedimentary Origin as a Feed Additive for All Animal Species

The EU Commission has renewed the authorization of clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin as a technological feed additive for all animal species. Operators must maintain compliance with the 10,000 mg/kg maximum limit and update occupational safety protocols to address its classification as a skin and respiratory sensitizer.

29 Jan 2026, 08:31ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Authorises Sepiolitic Clay Feed Additive And Raises Maximum Levels For Salmonids And Chickens

The EU has expanded sepiolitic clay authorization to all animal species and increased maximum inclusion limits, effective February 2026. Manufacturers must align formulations and labels by mid-2026 while enforcing enhanced worker safety controls for silica and nickel exposure.

27 Jan 2026, 12:18eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Denmark Publishes MUDP Report on Recovery of Metals From Discarded Electroplating Baths and Concentrated Wastewater

Denmark's EPA has validated the technical and economic feasibility of recovering nickel, copper, and molybdenum from electroplating waste streams. This signals a shift toward waste-to-resource models that can reduce hazardous waste liabilities while securing secondary raw materials for industrial supply chains.

22 Jan 2026, 14:48mst.dkDenmark

Great Britain Issues Product Safety Report On Nickel Non-Compliant Lost Souls 'S' Initial Necklace

The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has enforced the destruction of jewellery products found to exceed UK REACH nickel release limits. This action signals intensified market surveillance on consumer goods and reinforces the need for rigorous supply chain testing to ensure compliance with chemical restriction limits for skin-contact articles.

13 Jan 2026, 12:13gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB OPSS Rejects Import Of Shop TJC Diamond Silver Bracelet Over Excess Nickel, Cadmium And Lead

UK authorities blocked a jewellery import in January 2026 after testing confirmed hazardous levels of nickel, cadmium, and lead exceeding UK REACH limits. This enforcement action signals heightened border scrutiny for consumer products, necessitating rigorous chemical compliance verification within global supply chains.

13 Jan 2026, 11:22gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EFSA Publishes Scientific Opinion on Safety and Efficacy of Perlite as Feed Additive

EFSA has published a scientific opinion confirming the safety of perlite as a feed additive for specific poultry and pig categories at defined inclusion levels. Companies should review formulation limits and implement robust occupational controls to mitigate identified risks from nickel sensitization and respirable crystalline silica.

17 Dec 2025, 14:20efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.comEuropean Union

EU Authorises Copper(II)-Betaine Complex as Feed Additive

The EU has authorised copper(II)-betaine complex as a nutritional feed additive for all animal species, effective January 1, 2026. Operators must adhere to specific purity standards for nickel and species-specific copper limits to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

12 Dec 2025, 12:27eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA Panel Finds Clinoptilolite of Volcanic Origin Safe for Use in Poultry and Pig Feed

EFSA has confirmed the safety of clinoptilolite for use in poultry and pig feed, clearing the path for European Commission authorization. Companies should anticipate species-specific usage limits and prioritize occupational safety measures to manage respirable silica and nickel impurities.

11 Dec 2025, 15:30efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.comEuropean Union

French MPs Propose Inquiry Into Critical and Strategic Metals Strategy

French MPs have proposed a parliamentary inquiry to scrutinize the national strategy for critical and strategic metals and address supply chain dependencies. This move signals potential shifts toward stricter domestic oversight, enhanced circularity requirements, and more transparent industrial policies for sectors reliant on these materials.

8 Dec 2025, 18:02assemblee-nationale.frFrance