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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.
Release of QSAR Toolbox 4.7: Major Update with Enhanced Functionality

Jul-19-2024

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) update OECD QSAR Toolbox Software

The latest version of the QSAR Toolbox, version 4.7, was released on 12 July 2024. The QSAR Toolbox is a freely available software developed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and...

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European Commission Proposes to Amend Cosmetic Regulation to Ban 21 CMR Substances

Jul-18-2024

CLP CMRs Consultation Cosmetic Products Restricted substances

On 24 June 2024, the European Commission issued a draft amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, which regulates the use of substances in cosmetic products. The draft was notified to the...

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EU Publishes Rolling Updates Extending Restrictions on Substances

Jul-17-2024

EU chemicals strategy EU REACH Sustainability

On 1 July 2024, CARACAL (Competent Authorities for REACH and CLP) approved the review of the rolling list, leading to the publication of updates to Annex I of the Restrictions Roadmap...

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ECHA Adds a New Substance of Very High Concern to the Candidate List

Jun-27-2024

EU REACH Hazardous chemicals Restricted substances SVHC

On 27 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)peroxide has been added to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) by the ECHA Member State...

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ECHA Makes Progress on PFAS Restriction Proposal: Key Sectors under Review

Jun-24-2024

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Evaluation PFAS Annex XV restriction

At their June meetings, the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) have evaluated four key sectors and made provisional conclusions on the...

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EU Inspectors to Check Product Labels for Hazardous Mixtures

Jun-19-2024

CLP Hazardous chemicals Labelling

On 17 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a new EU-wide project, REF-14, to ensure that products containing hazardous mixtures are correctly classified, labelled and packaged. This initiative aims...

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ECHA Launches Second Call for Evidence on Hexavalent Chromium Substances

Jun-13-2024

EU REACH Call of evidence Hexavalent chromium Chromium VI Annex XV restriction

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a call for evidence on the uses and alternatives for certain hexavalent chromium (CrVI) substances on 5 June 2024. The information will support ECHA’s preparation...

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ECHA Updates Research Needs for Regulation of Hazardous Chemicals

Jun-12-2024

Animal testing Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability New Approach Methodologies NAMs

On 12 June 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published an updated report identifying key areas where further scientific research is needed to improve the regulation of hazardous chemicals in the...

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EU Implements Critical Raw Materials Act to Ensure Sustainable Supply

Jun-12-2024

Chemical supply-chain Environment

On May 23, 2024, the European Union’s Regulation (EU) 2024/12521, known as the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), officially took effect. This landmark regulation establishes a framework to ensure a secure...

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EU Implements New Methodology to Monitor Microplastics in Drinking Water

Jun-12-2024

Built environment microplastics Plastics

On May 21, 2024, the European Union published Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2024/1441, Enhancing Water Quality and Safety, which establishes a methodology for measuring microplastics in water intended for human consumption....

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