Major IUCLID 6 Version 10 Update Introduces New Format and Changes Across EU Regulatory Frameworks
Apr-29-2026
On 27 April 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a major update to its IUCLID software, releasing version 10.0.0, which introduces a new format and a range of changes that...
Read MoreCommission Will Not Revise REACH Regulation at This Stage, Prioritises Simplification and Enforcement
Apr-29-2026
During an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI) on 27 April 2026, Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall confirmed that the European Commission does not intend to reopen the REACH...
Read MoreEU Restricts 2,4-Dinitrotoluene in Articles Under REACH
On 21 April 2026, the European Commission published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859, amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), which introduces new restrictions on 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) in articles. Closing...
Read MoreEU Draft Regulation Targets CMR Substances in Childcare Products under REACH
Apr-24-2026
On 9 April 2026, a draft Commission Regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) was sent to the REACH Committee for discussion, introducing a proposed restriction on substances...
Read MoreECHA Integrates Updated REACH Data into OECD eChemPortal
Apr-21-2026
On 20 April 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the latest REACH registration data, published in its central database, ECHA CHEM, has been integrated into the OECD eChemPortal. This...
Read MoreEU Proposes New Documentation and Import Control Rules for Recycled Plastic Food Contact Materials
Apr-20-2026
On 15 April 2026, the European Union notified the World Trade Organization of a draft Commission Regulation to amend Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come...
Read MoreEuropean Parliament Committees Adopt Omnibus VI Position to Simplify EU Chemicals Legislation
Apr-16-2026
On 15 April 2026, the European Parliament’s Committees on Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) and Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted their joint draft report on the Omnibus VI...
Read MoreECHA Updates CoRAP for 2026–2028: 28 Substances Scheduled for Evaluation
Apr-10-2026
On 24 March 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the updated Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the period 2026–2028. This outlines the substances to be evaluated by Member States...
Read MoreEU Commission Issues Draft Guidance on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
Apr-10-2026
The European Commission has issued a draft guidance document to support the interpretation and implementation of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). Published as an annex to Communication...
Read MoreEU Strengthens Circular Economy with Ban on Destruction of Unsold Consumer goods
Mar-27-2026
On 9 February 2026, the European Commission adopted a delegated act under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) setting out derogations from the prohibition on destroying unsold consumer goods. The...
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