Reuse recycle and reduce: EU proposes comprehensive new laws to reduce packaging waste
On 24 October 2023, the MEPs on the EU’s Environment Committee (ENVI) took a stand on a draft regulation that would set standards for the whole life cycle of packaging from...
Read MoreRevision of the REACH Regulation Further Delayed
The EU Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (EU-REACH) is the EU’s main legislation to protect human health and the environment from the risks that chemicals can...
Read MoreCompliance date for Poison Centre Notifications is approaching
Importers and downstream users of industrial-use-only mixtures need to be aware of the upcoming second poison centre compliance date. From 1 January 2024, all newly submitted poison centre notifications (PCNs) will...
Read MoreEuropean Commission proposes measures to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets
On 16 October 2023, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Regulation on the prevention of pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. The aim of the proposal is to ensure...
Read MoreECHA to Prepare Restriction Proposal on Certain Chromium VI Substances
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has received a mandate from the European Commission to prepare a restriction proposal in accordance with the requirements of Annex XV of the REACH Regulation targeting...
Read MoreECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee supports ban on secondary uses of creosote-treated wood
On 8 September 2023, the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) adopted its opinion supporting France’ proposal to restrict the placing on the market, reuse of wood...
Read MoreEU’s SCCS publishes their opinion for Methyl Salicylate limits in cosmetic products for children
On 22 September 2023, the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its opinion on the use of Methyl Salicylate in cosmetics for children. Methyl Salicylate, an ingredient used in...
Read MoreEuropean Commission Adopts Restrictions for Intentionally Added Microplastics
On 25 September 2023, the European Commission adopted new rules under EU-REACH to restrict microplastics intentionally added to products. The amendment, Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC)...
Read MoreEuropean Commission notifies WTO of decisions concerning two biocidal products
On 12 September 2023, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of decisions concerning two biocidal products. The disinfectant trihydrogen pentapotassium di(peroxomonosulfate) di(sulfate) (KPMS) was approved as an existing...
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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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