Denmark Proposes to Ban PFAS in Clothing Footwear and Waterproofing Agents by 2026
On 27 November 2024, Denmark notified the European Commission of a draft Order to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The proposed measure targets clothing, footwear, and waterproofing...
Read MoreEU Moves Ahead with Approval of DBNPA BIT and Formic Acid for Biocidal Products to Improve Safety and Standards
The European Commission has announced plans to approve three active substances - 2,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide (DBNPA), 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT) and formic acid - for specific uses in biocidal products. These proposals, detailed in WTO...
Read MoreEU Proposes Restrictions on CMR Substances under REACH
The European Union has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Regulation proposing amendments to the REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006). The amendment aims to include recently...
Read MoreEU Draft Decision Seeks to Ban Ethylene Oxide in Biocidal Products
On 20 November 2024, the European Union (EU) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Implementing Decision proposing the non-approval of ethylene oxide as an active substance in...
Read MoreECHA Launches IUCLID v8.13.2: Enhancing User Experience and Functionality
On 11 November 2024, the European Union Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the release of a new service version for the International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID). This most recent version, IUCLID...
Read MoreProgress on the EU PFAS Restriction Proposal: ECHA Provides Key Updates
Nov-21-2024
On 20 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), in collaboration with authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, provided a progress update on the restriction proposal for per-...
Read MoreEuropean Commission Releases FAQ Document to Clarify New Eco-design Regulation for Sustainable Products
Nov-18-2024
The European Commission has released a detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to provide initial clarification on the newly implemented Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which officially took effect on...
Read MoreECHA Publishes Updated Guidance on the Application of CLP Criteria
Nov-15-2024
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria to reflect the latest regulatory developments and scientific advances. The revised guidance is now...
Read MoreEU Plans 2025 REACH Regulation Revision: Enhanced Chemical Safety and PFAS Restrictions
Nov-12-2024
The European Union is set to revise its REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation in 2025, with the aim of streamlining chemical safety protocols and strengthening environmental protection....
Read MoreECHA Adds New Hazardous Chemical to SVHC Candidate List: Triphenyl Phosphate
On 7 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added triphenyl phosphate (CAS No 115-86-69) to its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC). Triphenyl phosphate is known to...
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