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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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EU Revises Cosmetics Regulation: New Substance Restrictions and Triphenyl Phosphate Ban

May-04-2026

Cosmetics Regulation Amendment Regulation (EU) 2026/909 Triphenyl Phosphate Ban Cosmetic Ingredient Restrictions Cosmetic Preservatives Fragrance Allergens SCCS Opinions Cosmetics Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)

On 28 April 2026, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2026/909, amending the EU Cosmetics Regulation by introducing new restrictions, prohibitions and conditions for a range of substances used in cosmetic...

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European Parliament Adopts Omnibus VI Position, Clearing Way for EU Negotiations

Apr-30-2026

EU Chemicals Regulation Omnibus VI Package CLP Regulation Cosmetics Regulation Stop the Clock Mechanism CMR Substances Cosmetics Fertilising Products Regulation ECHA Regulation

On 29 April 2026, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Omnibus VI proposal, which aims to simplify EU chemicals legislation. The proposal was adopted with 540 votes in favour,...

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Major IUCLID 6 Version 10 Update Introduces New Format and Changes Across EU Regulatory Frameworks

Apr-29-2026

IUCLID IUCLID Version 10 Microplastics Reporting EU REACH Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) OECD Harmonised Templates Chemical Data Dossier Formats Regulatory IT Tools

On 27 April 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a major update to its IUCLID software, releasing version 10.0.0, which introduces a new format and a range of changes that...

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