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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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Commission Will Not Revise REACH Regulation at This Stage, Prioritises Simplification and Enforcement

Apr-29-2026

Committee on Environment Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) REACH Revision EU REACH Comitology Market Surveillance Regulatory Simplification

During an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI) on 27 April 2026, Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall confirmed that the European Commission does not intend to reopen the REACH...

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EU Restricts 2,4-Dinitrotoluene in Articles Under REACH

Apr-27-2026

Annex XVII Carcinogen Restriction EU REACH Articles

On 21 April 2026, the European Commission published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859, amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), which introduces new restrictions on 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) in articles. Closing...

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EU Draft Regulation Targets CMR Substances in Childcare Products under REACH

Apr-24-2026

EU REACH Annex XV restriction EU Chemicals Regulation CMR Substances CLP Regulation Childcare Products

On 9 April 2026, a draft Commission Regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) was sent to the REACH Committee for discussion, introducing a proposed restriction on substances...

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ECHA Integrates Updated REACH Data into OECD eChemPortal

Apr-21-2026

ECHA CHEM OECD eChemPortal Chemical Databases Global Chemical Information Substance Information Regulatory Data REACH Registrations

On 20 April 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the latest REACH registration data, published in its central database, ECHA CHEM, has been integrated into the OECD eChemPortal. This...

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EU Proposes New Documentation and Import Control Rules for Recycled Plastic Food Contact Materials

Apr-20-2026

Recycled Plastic Food Contact Materials Customs Documentation Recycled Plastics Recycled Plastics Compliance Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 Supply Chain Requirements Declarations of Compliance Amendment Food Contact Materials (FCMs)

On 15 April 2026, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization of a draft Commission Regulation to amend Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come...

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European Parliament Committees Adopt Omnibus VI Position to Simplify EU Chemicals Legislation

Apr-16-2026

EU Cosmetics Regulation EU Chemicals Regulation Stop the Clock Mechanism Omnibus VI Package Fertilising Products Regulation Regulatory Simplification CLP Regulation Committee on Environment Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)

On 15 April 2026, the European Parliament’s Committees on Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) and Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted their joint draft report on the Omnibus VI...

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