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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 Commission Publishes Final PPWR Guidance Including PFAS Compliance Interpretation for Food-Contact Packaging
European Commission Publishes Final PPWR Guidance Including PFAS Compliance Interpretation for Food-Contact Packaging

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Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) PPWR Enters into Force Food Contact Materials (FCMs) Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS PFAS Restriction Packaging Compliance

On 5 June 2026, the European Commission published its final guidance document for Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). This provides clarification on selected provisions ahead of the...

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ECHA Publishes 2026 Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge Report Highlighting New Research Priorities
ECHA Publishes 2026 Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge Report Highlighting New Research Priorities

Jun-10-2026

Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge Report Regulatory Science Chemical Risk Assessment Biodiversity Environmental Assessment Chemicals Policy Persistent Chemicals

On 9 June 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published an updated edition of its Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge report. The report identifies priority research areas intended to strengthen chemical...

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