Regulatory briefing
The European Union has developed and evolved its chemical inventory systems over time. Historically, the EU used the European Community (EC) Inventory, which consists of three lists: the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS), the European List of Notified Chemicals Substances (ELINCS), and the No-Longer Polymers (NLP) list.
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European Parliament Backs Simplified Waste Compliance Rules for Small Businesses
Oct-20-2026
On 20 October 2026, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on proposals to simplify extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements for small businesses. The proposed changes cover packaging, batteries, textiles, footwear,...
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European Parliament Approves New Workplace Exposure Limits for Hazardous Chemicals
Oct-09-2026
On 6 October 2026, the European Parliament approved the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances Directive (CMRD), Directive 2004/37/EC. The revision introduces new occupational exposure limits and additional...
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