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EU Proposes Non-Approval of Three Active Substances Under the Biocidal Products Regulation

Aug-10-2026

Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) Biocidal Products Active Substances Non-Approval Treated Articles Public Consultation

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...

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EU Bisphenol Restrictions for Food Contact Materials Take Effect While Great Britain Has Yet to Set an Implementation Date

Aug-07-2026

EU Chemical Restrictions Food Contact Materials (FCMs) Bisphenols Bisphenol A (BPA) Regulation (EU) 2024/3190

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...

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European Commission Updates PPWR FAQ Ahead of 12 August 2026 Application

Aug-07-2026

Conformity Assessment Packaging Enforcement Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Market Surveillance Packaging Waste Economic Operators FAQ

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...

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EFSA Lowers Safe Exposure Level for Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA)

Aug-07-2026

Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) PFAS Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) Acute Reference Dose (ARfD) Toxicology Pesticides

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...

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Sweden Proposes National PFAS Ban for Selected Consumer Products

Aug-05-2026

PFAS National Restriction Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Sweden Consumer Products Cosmetic Products Environmental Protection Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

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...

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EU Proposes Extensive Revisions to RoHS Lead and Cadmium Exemptions

Aug-04-2026

Annex III and IV of RoHS RoHS Directive Hazardous Substances Lead Cadmium Exemptions Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Compliance

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...

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EU Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation Adding Chlorpyrifos to POPs Regulation

Jul-17-2026

Chlorpyrifos Stockholm Convention Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) POPs Regulation Annex I to the POPs Regulation Pesticides EU Chemicals Legislation

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...

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EU Proposes Non-Renewal and Non-Approval of Two Biocidal Active Substances

Jul-17-2026

Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) Biocides Active Substances Medetomidine DMDMH Endocrine Disruptors Candidate for Substitution Antifouling Products Non-Renewal Non-Approval

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...

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EU Notifies Draft Cosmetics Regulation Introducing New Ingredient Bans and Restrictions

Jul-17-2026

Cosmetics Regulation Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 CMR Substances Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) 23rd ATP CLP Regulation Cosmetic Ingredient Restrictions Regulatory Update

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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European Commission Updates REACH Restrictions Roadmap with New Restriction Priorities

Jul-15-2026

Rolling List REACH Restrictions Roadmap Annex XVII Restriction Hazardous Substances EU chemicals strategy PFAS Bisphenols Flame Retardants Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) Chromium VI

The European Commission has published the 2026 update of its REACH Restrictions Roadmap, which provides an overview of ongoing and planned restrictions on hazardous substances under the REACH Regulation. The updated...

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