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European Commission Clarifies Scope of REACH Microplastics Restriction

Jun-03-2026

microplastics Annex XVII REACH Annex XVII Microplastics Regulation (EU) 2026/1168 Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 Product and Process Orientated Research and Development (PPORD) Medicinal Products

The European Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/1168, amending Entry 78 of Annex XVII to REACH, restricting the placing on the market of synthetic polymer microparticles (microplastics). Entry 78 was introduced...

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ECHA Launches New Chesar Platform for Chemical Risk Assessment

Jun-03-2026

Chesar Platform Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) EU REACH Chemical Risk Assessment

On 2 June 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the launch of the first version of the Chesar Platform, a new cloud-based application for conducting and reporting chemical risk assessments...

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ECHA Report Highlights Progress in REACH and CLP Implementation Between 2021 and 2025

Jun-02-2026

REACH and CLP Report EU REACH Classification Labelling and Packaging SVHC Candidate List Substance Evaluation Chemical Risk Management Compliance Checks

On 1 June 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its fourth five-year report on the operation of the REACH and Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulations. The report, which cover...

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EU Extends Certain Biocides Data Protection Periods Until 2030

May-28-2026

Biocidal Active Substances Regulation (EU) 2026/1165 Data Protection Data Protection Extension Endocrine Disruptors Active Substance Review Programme Data sharing

On 26 May 2026, the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2026/1165 amending the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) (Regulation (EU) No 528/2012) as regards the extension of certain data protection periods....

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EU Adopts New Labelling Rules for Plant Protection Products Including Mandatory Digital Labels

May-28-2026

Plant Protection Product Labelling Pesticide Labelling Digital Labels CLP Regulation Bee Hazard Pictogram Crop Protection Pollinator Protection

On 27 May 2026, the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/1123  laying down new labelling requirements for plant protection products and repealing Regulation (EU) No 547/2011. The new Regulation introduces...

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EU Notifies Draft Regulation for Digital Product Passport Registry Under ESPR

May-22-2026

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 EU Digital Product Passport Registry Detergents Product Compliance Product Traceability

On 21 May 2026, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Regulation, establishing the implementation arrangements for the Digital Product Passport (DPP) registry under...

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ECHA Receives New Scientific Role Under Revised EU Water Protection Framework

May-19-2026

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Pharmaceuticals Water Framework Directive Directive (EU) 2026/805 Environmental Quality Standards Watch List Substances PFAS

On 11 May 2026, the revised EU water protection framework came into force, granting the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) new scientific responsibilities concerning the identification and assessment of chemical pollutants in...

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EU Circulates Draft REACH Restriction on Lead in Certain Fishing Tackle

May-18-2026

Lead in Fishing Tackle Lead Restriction Annex XVII EU REACH Wildlife Protection Environmental Protection EU Chemicals Regulation

On 12 May 2026, a draft Commission Regulation to restrict lead in certain types of fishing tackle under REACH was circulated through the Council register. This proposal would amend Annex XVII...

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EU Proposes REACH Restriction on Terphenyl, Hydrogenated

May-11-2026

Partly Hydrogenated Terphenyl (PHT) Annex XVII Restriction Strictly Controlled Closed Systems (SCCS) vPvB Substances Heat Transfer Fluids Aerospace Applications Defence Derogation Chemical Regulation

On 8 May 2026, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Regulation proposing the addition of a new entry to Annex XVII to REACH which...

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European Commission Publishes EUDR Simplification Package and Proposes Scope Amendments

May-06-2026

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Deforestation-Free Products Sustainable Supply Chains Palm Oil Leather Products Regulatory Simplification Supply Chain Compliance Forest Degradation Consultation

On 4 May 2026, the European Commission published a simplification package for the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This package includes a report on simplification measures, updated guidance documents, revised Frequently...

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