EU Adopts Ambitious Regulation to Combat Ozone Depletion
In a significant step towards environmental protection, the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2024/590 on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20...
Read MorePFHxA to be restricted in the EU following vote of Member States
At a meeting of the European Commission’s REACH Committee on 29 February 2024, EU Member States voted in favour of a Commission Regulation restricting perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and related...
Read MoreECHA consults on SVHC listing of two substances
On 1 March 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a call for comments on proposals to identify two substances as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). The deadline for subtmitting comments...
Read MoreEU Launches Consultation on BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials
On 9 February 2024, the European Commission announced a four-week consultation on a draft regulation aimed at strengthening the restriction of bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials (FCMs) and articles....
Read MoreLithuania Moves to Amend Chemical Management Laws for Enhanced Safety and Environmental Protection
The Lithuanian government has taken a significant step towards amending the country's chemical management laws, to strengthen safety and environmental protection measures related to chemicals and chemical mixtures. In a resolution...
Read MoreECHA Publishes Guidance to Protect Bees from Biocides
On 14 February 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a comprehensive guidance document (Guidance on the assessment of risks to bees from the use of biocides) aimed at improving the...
Read MoreEU Co-Legislators Pave the Way for Tougher Measures against Ship Pollution
EU co-legislators reached a preliminary agreement on 15 February 2024 to update and strengthen fortify EU rules addressing pollution from ships navigating European waters. The agreement emphasizes the imposition of fines...
Read MoreBreakthrough Agreement to Ensure Cleaner Air in the EU
On 20 February 2024, negotiators from both the Parliament and the Council reached a preliminary political agreement focused on ensuring cleaner air within the EU. The overall objective is ambitious yet...
Read MoreEuropean Parliament Adopts New Exposure Limits for Lead and Diisocyanates
On 7 February 2024, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved new rules to minimise exposure to harmful substances in the workplace. The approved rules include updated exposure limits for lead,...
Read MoreEuropean Union Takes Steps to Phase Out Dental Amalgam
On 8 February 2024, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional political agreement on the phasing out of dental amalgam. The agreement is in line with the...
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- Nanomaterial Regulation Actionable Summary
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- Medical Device Regulation EU 2017/745
- Regulation Ec No 1223/ 2009 Of EU On Cosmetic Products
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- Regulation Ec No 1935/2004 On FCM
- Regulation Ec No 1907/2006 On EU REACH
- Annual Regulatory Summary 2022 - EU
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