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...
Read MoreOn 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...
Read MoreOn 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreOn 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...
Read MoreOn 11 November 2024, the European Union Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the release of a new service version for the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID). This most recent version, IUCLID...
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On 20 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), in collaboration with authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, provided a progress update on the restriction proposal for per-...
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The European Commission has released a detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide initial clarification on the newly implemented Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which officially took effect on...
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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria to reflect the latest regulatory developments and scientific advances. The revised guidance is now...
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