European Commission Updates PPWR FAQ Ahead of 12 August 2026 Application
Aug-07-2026
The European Commission has published the second edition of its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). This introduces new and updated guidance ahead...
Read MoreEFSA Lowers Safe Exposure Level for Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA)
Aug-07-2026
On 22 July 2026, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific report revising the consumer health-based guidance values for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). TFA is a highly persistent degradation product...
Read MoreSweden Proposes National PFAS Ban for Selected Consumer Products
Aug-05-2026
On 23 July 2026, the Swedish government published a proposal to introduce a national restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in selected consumer products. The proposal has been released for...
Read MoreEU Proposes Extensive Revisions to RoHS Lead and Cadmium Exemptions
Aug-04-2026
On 8 July 2026, the European Commission published a draft Delegated Directive proposing updates to numerous exemptions for lead and cadmium under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (2011/65/EU). The...
Read MoreEU Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation Adding Chlorpyrifos to POPs Regulation
Jul-17-2026
On 30 June 2026, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation amending the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 to add chlorpyrifos to Annex I. This amendment implements the decision...
Read MoreEU Proposes Non-Renewal and Non-Approval of Two Biocidal Active Substances
Jul-17-2026
On 8 July 2026, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of two draft implementing decisions under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), which concern the future approval status of...
Read MoreEU Notifies Draft Cosmetics Regulation Introducing New Ingredient Bans and Restrictions
Jul-17-2026
On 8 July 2026, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Regulation that would amend EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 following recent scientific assessments by...
Read MoreEuropean Commission Updates REACH Restrictions Roadmap with New Restriction Priorities
Jul-15-2026
The European Commission has published the 2026 update of its REACH Restrictions Roadmap, which provides an overview of ongoing and planned restrictions on hazardous substances under the REACH Regulation. The updated...
Read MoreEU Updates PIC Regulation with New Listings for Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals
Jun-26-2026
On 9 June 2026, the European Commission adopted a delegated regulation amending and correcting the annexes to the EU PIC Regulation concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals. These amendments...
Read MoreEU Reaches Political Agreement on New Occupational Exposure Limits for Cobalt, PAHs, 1,4-Dioxane and Isoprene
Jun-24-2026
On 23 June 2026, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances Directive (CMRD), introducing new...
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- Bio Pesticides Regulation Actionable Summary
- Food Contact Material Actionable Summary
- Nanomaterial Regulation Actionable Summary
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- Cosmetics Actionable Summary
- Medical Device Regulation EU 2017/745
- Regulation Ec No 1223/ 2009 Of EU On Cosmetic Products
- Regulation Ec No 1107/2009 On Plant Protection Products
- Regulation Ec No 1935/2004 On FCM
- Regulation Ec No 1907/2006 On EU REACH
- Annual Regulatory Summary 2022 - EU
- Actionable Summary EU REACH