Regulatory briefing
The European Union has developed and evolved its chemical inventory systems over time. Historically, the EU used the European Community (EC) Inventory, which consists of three lists: the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS), the European List of Notified Chemicals Substances (ELINCS), and the No-Longer Polymers (NLP) list.
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EU Publishes Guidance on CBAM Verification and Verifier Accreditation
Aug-27-2026
On 24 August 2026, the European Commission published new guidance on verification and accreditation under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The guidance explains the requirements for verifiers assessing emissions reports...
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EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation Enters into Force, Strengthening Chemical and Circularity Requirements
Aug-24-2026
The European Union’s new End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation entered into force on 13 August 2026, introducing a new regulatory framework for vehicle circularity and end-of-life management. Regulation (EU) 2026/1738 replaces the...
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