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EU Court Confirms Annulment of Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Classification

Aug-14-2025

CLP Classification Labelling and Packaging Court of Justice of the European Union CJEU Carcinogenic Classification Substance Classification Court Ruling

On 1August 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its final judgment on the classification of titanium dioxide (TiO2), upholding the 2022 General Court decision that annulled...

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EU Proposes Simplification of CLP, Cosmetics and Fertiliser Rules; Key Labelling Requirements to Be Postponed to 2028

Jul-14-2025

CLP Fertilizer Nanomaterials EU Cosmetics Regulation EU Chemicals Regulation Digital Labelling Labelling 2028 postponement EU Simplification Proposal

On 8 July 2025, the European Commission published a wide-ranging legislative proposal package aimed at simplifying the EU’s chemicals legislation. This includes significant proposed amendments to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging...

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ECHA Asks RAC to Reassess Glyphosate Classification Based on New Information

Jul-10-2025

cancerogenic CMRs Hazard assessment Plant Protection Products (PPP) Chemical Risk Assessment Chemical Classification Glyphosate Committee for Risk Assessment RAC

On 25 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) formally requested that its Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) reassess the hazard classification of glyphosate (CAS no 1071-83-6) under Article 77(3)(c) of...

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EU Commission Evaluates WEEE Directive: Urgent Need for Modernisation to Tackle E-Waste

Jul-04-2025

Circular Economy Circular Economy Action Plan Circular Economy Strategy Electrical and Electronic Equipment EEE Waste Reduction

On 2 July 2025, the European Commission released its evaluation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, reaffirming its importance in mitigating the environmental and health risks posed by...

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ECHA Adds Three New Substances to the Candidate List of SVHCs

Jun-25-2025

EU REACH Safety data sheets (SDSs) update Substances of Very High Concern SVHC Candidate List EU Chemicals Regulation SCIP Notification

On 25 June 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of three hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under the REACH Regulation....

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EU Publishes 23rd ATP to CLP Regulation – New Classifications Apply from February 2027

Jun-24-2025

Classification Labelling and Packaging Chemical Classification EU CLP Regulation Update 2025 23rd ATP Regulation EU 2025/1222 Annex VI Update

The European Commission has adopted the 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP9 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 through Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1222. This update concerns...

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EU Publishes REACH Restriction on DMAC and NEP Due to Reproductive Toxicity

Jun-09-2025

Toxic substances Chemical Safety Annex XVII DMAC NEP Reproductive Toxicity Worker Protection

On 3 June 2025, the European Commission published Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1085 in the Official Journal of the European Union. The regulation introduces a new restriction under Annex XVII to REACH,...

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European Commission to Prepare Delegated Act to Align CLP with GHS Revisions 8–10

Jun-03-2025

Hazard Classification and Labelling Globally Harmonized System GHS EU CLP Regulation Update 2025 GHS Revisions 8-10 CLP Delegated Regulation 2025

Update (24 June 2025): The European Commission has clarified that the upcoming Delegated Regulation will also partially implement GHS Revision 11, covering aerosols and skin sensitisers in mixtures, in addition to...

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EU Unveils 2025–2030 Eco-design Plan to Advance Sustainable Product Standards Across Key Sectors

Jun-02-2025

ESPR Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation ECO design EU Regulatory Update

On 16 April 2025, the European Commission adopted the 2025–2030 working plan under the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Energy Labelling Framework Regulation (ELFR). The plan prioritizes key...

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ECHA Launches Revamped C&L Inventory via ECHA CHEM Platform

May-22-2025

Regulatory Compliance ECHA CL Inventory ECHA CHEM Database Harmonised Classification REACH Substance Notifications REACH Registration Data Chemical Classification

On 20 May 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it has officially launched its redesigned Classification and Labelling (C&L) Inventory, which is now integrated into the Agency’s ECHA CHEM...

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