EU Proposes Stricter BPA Limit and New Fragrance Restriction for Toys
Aug-13-2026
The European Commission has proposed amendments to the EU Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC), which would significantly reduce the permitted migration limit for bisphenol A (BPA) in certain toys and prohibit the...
Read MoreEU Proposes Non-Approval of Three Active Substances Under the Biocidal Products Regulation
Aug-10-2026
On 6 August 2026, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision proposing the non-approval of three active substances for specific product types under...
Read MoreEU Bisphenol Restrictions for Food Contact Materials Take Effect While Great Britain Has Yet to Set an Implementation Date
Aug-07-2026
The first major compliance deadline under Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 took effect on 20 July 2026, introducing new restrictions on bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials...
Read MoreEuropean Commission Updates PPWR FAQ Ahead of 12 August 2026 Application
Aug-07-2026
The European Commission has published the second edition of its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). This introduces new and updated guidance ahead...
Read MoreEFSA Lowers Safe Exposure Level for Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA)
Aug-07-2026
On 22 July 2026, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific report revising the consumer health-based guidance values for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). TFA is a highly persistent degradation product...
Read MoreSweden Proposes National PFAS Ban for Selected Consumer Products
Aug-05-2026
On 23 July 2026, the Swedish government published a proposal to introduce a national restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in selected consumer products. The proposal has been released for...
Read MoreEU Proposes Extensive Revisions to RoHS Lead and Cadmium Exemptions
Aug-04-2026
On 8 July 2026, the European Commission published a draft Delegated Directive proposing updates to numerous exemptions for lead and cadmium under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (2011/65/EU). The...
Read MoreEU Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation Adding Chlorpyrifos to POPs Regulation
Jul-17-2026
On 30 June 2026, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation amending the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 to add chlorpyrifos to Annex I. This amendment implements the decision...
Read MoreEU Proposes Non-Renewal and Non-Approval of Two Biocidal Active Substances
Jul-17-2026
On 8 July 2026, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two draft implementing decisions under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), which concern the future approval status of...
Read MoreEU Notifies Draft Cosmetics Regulation Introducing New Ingredient Bans and Restrictions
Jul-17-2026
On 8 July 2026, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Regulation that would amend EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 following recent scientific assessments by...
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