The European Parliament has backed draft measures, supported by 431 MEPs, to advance a circular economy in the automotive sector. This will be achieved by improving vehicle design, increasing the use...
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The latest version of the OECD QSAR Toolbox version 4.8 has been released, introducing new functionalities and technical improvements to enhance usability, transparency, and data security. The QSAR Toolbox is a...
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On 1 October 2025, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two draft Commission Regulations revising the data requirements for active substances and plant protection products under the...
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On 30 September 2025, the European Commission published its Synthesis Report on the Operation of Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals for the period 2020–2022....
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In a decisive move to protect human health and the environment, the European Commission has announced the final adoption of a regulation under REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) to prohibit the...
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On 25 September 2025, the European Commission published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1930 in the Official Journal, amending the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 to include Dechlorane Plus (syn- and...
Read MoreAll fees under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012) have increased by 19.5% to reflect inflation, following Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1490.The revised fee schedule entered into force...
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On 17 September 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a call for evidence to support a study on substances of concern (SoCs) in packaging and packaging waste, as required under...
Read MoreOn Tuesday, the EU Parliament finalized legislation aimed at reducing food and textile waste across the Union. The law sets binding targets to cut food waste by 10% in processing and...
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On 15 September 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) confirmed that its Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) is expected to agree on a draft opinion regarding the EU-wide restriction of per- and...
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