Europe's Path to Climate Neutrality: Parliament Backs Boost for Net-Zero Technology
On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament took a significant step towards a greener future by adopting the ‘Net-Zero Industry Act’ aimed at enhancing the production of net-zero technologies in Europe....
Read MoreEuropean Commission Expands Scope of ECHA’s Chromium VI Restriction Proposal
In an effort to strengthen environmental and public health protection, the European Commission has requested the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to expand the scope of the REACH restriction proposal for chromium...
Read MoreEU to Introduce Tougher Regulations on Plastic Food Contact Materials
The European Commission is in the process of amending the regulatory frameworks governing plastic materials and articles intended for food contact. A feedback period on a draft regulation ended recently and...
Read MoreEU Commission Adopts Criteria for 'Essential Uses' of Harmful Chemicals
On 22 April 2024, the European Commission adopted criteria outlining what constitutes ‘essential uses’ of the most harmful chemicals (‘Guiding Criteria and Principles for the Essential Use Concept in EU Legislation...
Read MoreEU Parliament Takes Stand for Sustainability with 'Right to Repair' Policy
On 23 April 2024, the European Parliament endorsed the "Right to Repair" initiative. This initiative aims to make repairs more accessible and appealing to consumers across the EU. Background: With the...
Read MoreEU Parliament Takes Bold Step Towards Sustainable Future with New Ecodesign Rules
On 23 April 2024, the European Parliament approved new EU rules to initiate a more sustainable era of product design and consumption. Key Highlights: Ecodesign Directive: The European Parliament has adopted...
Read MoreEU Parliament Adopts Provisional Agreement to Update the CLP Regulation
In a plenary session on 23 April 2024, the European Parliament adopted a provisional political agreement with the EU countries to update the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation. This revision...
Read MoreEU Agencies Collaborate to Assess Chemical Safety and Sustainability
In a report published on 17 April 2024, the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have presented their joint assessment of chemical pollution across Europe. The report...
Read MoreECHA to Include New CLP Hazard Classes in IUCLID Software
On 9 April 2024 the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the new hazard classes in the Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation will be included in the IUCLID software. From 29...
Read MoreEU Commission sets the criteria for regulation of safeners and synergists
After a long wait, the European Union (EU) is set to adopt a new regulation governing the approval of safeners and synergists (crucial ingredients in many pesticides) used in plant protection...
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- EU Cosmetics Actionable Summary
- Agrochemical Regulation Actionable Summary
- Bio Pesticides Regulation Actionable Summary
- Food Contact Material Actionable Summary
- Nanomaterial Regulation Actionable Summary
- Medical Device Regulation Actionable Summary
- 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