Cosmetic products containing substances listed in Annexes II and II of Regulation (EU) 1223/2009 may not be made available on the EU market anymore: 23 August 2021.
ECHA Publishes Draft CoRAP for 2025-2027

On 10 December 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the draft Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for 2025-2027. This annual update lists substances suspected of posing a risk to human...

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EU Bans Lead in PVC Products: Effective 29 November 2024

From 29 November 2024, the European Union enforces a strict ban on lead in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products, targeting concentrations of 0.1% or more by weight. This measure aims to further...

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Revised CLP Regulation 2024: New Distributor Responsibilities for Poison Centre Notifications

The revised Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, which came into force on 10 December 2024, introduces important updates for poison centre notifications. Under the new rules, distributors (i.e. companies that...

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Updated CLP Regulation Entered into Force on 10 December 2024: New Classification Labelling and Packaging Rules Now Apply

The updated EU Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2865) officially entered into force on 10 December 2024. The updated CLP Regulation was adopted by the Council of the...

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European Commission Notifies WTO of Proposed PFAS Restrictions in Firefighting Foams

On 26 November 2024, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its proposal to restrict the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fire-fighting foams. The draft...

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ECHA Investigates Alternative to Fish Toxicity Testing: Potential Use of Enhanced FET Method

On 13 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it has partnered with the Fraunhofer Institute to investigate a potential alternative to aquatic toxicity testing using fish. The research...

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Denmark Proposes to Ban PFAS in Clothing Footwear and Waterproofing Agents by 2026

On 27 November 2024, Denmark notified the European Commission of a draft Order to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The proposed measure targets clothing, footwear, and waterproofing...

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EU Moves Ahead with Approval of DBNPA BIT and Formic Acid for Biocidal Products to Improve Safety and Standards

The European Commission has announced plans to approve three active substances - 2,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide (DBNPA), 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT) and formic acid - for specific uses in biocidal products. These proposals, detailed in WTO...

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EU Proposes Restrictions on CMR Substances under REACH

The European Union has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Regulation proposing amendments to the REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006). The amendment aims to include recently...

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EU Draft Decision Seeks to Ban Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products

On 20 November 2024, the European Union (EU) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision proposing the non-approval of ethylene oxide as an active substance in...

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