European Commission Publishes Final PPWR Guidance Including PFAS Compliance Interpretation for Food-Contact Packaging

On 5 June 2026, the European Commission published its final guidance document for Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). This provides clarification on selected provisions ahead of the...

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ECHA Publishes 2026 Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge Report Highlighting New Research Priorities

On 9 June 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published an updated edition of its Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge report. The report identifies priority research areas intended to strengthen chemical...

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European Commission Adopts Roadmap to Phase Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments

On 1 June 2026, the European Commission adopted its Roadmap towards Phasing Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments. The roadmap sets out a long-term strategy for replacing animal testing across...

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European Commission Clarifies Scope of REACH Microplastics Restriction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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