UK Parliament Launches Inquiry into PFAS Chemicals and Regulatory Oversight
Apr-10-2025
On 10 April 2025, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) of the UK Parliament launched a new inquiry to investigate the environmental and health risks posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),...
Read MoreUK Launches Consultations on RoHS Exemptions for Lead in Engine Control Units and Mercury in Discharge Lamps
Apr-07-2025
On 10 March 2025, the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) launched two public consultations on proposed exemptions under the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances...
Read MoreUK Brings Methyl Salicylate Restrictions into Force for Cosmetic Products
Apr-04-2025
The UK has introduced the Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025 No. 413), which will come into force on 30 September 2025. This regulation amends Annex 3...
Read MoreUK Circular Economy Strategy to Prioritise Chemicals and Plastics Sector
Apr-01-2025
UK Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced a national shift toward a circular economy, placing chemicals and plastics at the heart of the government’s strategy to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency,...
Read MoreHSE Releases UK REACH Annual Report and 2024–2025 Work Programme
Mar-27-2025
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual UK REACH Article 83 Report (2023–2024) and Work Programme for 2024–2025, highlighting ongoing regulatory work and outlining upcoming priorities under...
Read MoreUK and EU Seek Public Input on Draft Risk Profiles for Polybrominated Dioxins and Furans
Mar-27-2025
The United Kingdom and the European Union have launched public consultations on draft risk profiles for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/Fs), including mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBCDD/Fs). These consultations are...
Read MoreUK Notifies Draft Amendments on Food Contaminants and Pesticide Residues to WTO
Mar-24-2025
On 20 March 2025, the United Kingdom notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation proposing to update the maximum levels for certain contaminants and pesticide residues in food....
Read MoreHSE Updates Health Surveillance Guidance for Workers Exposed to Respirable Crystalline Silica RCS
Mar-24-2025
On 17 March 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced an important update to its guidance on health surveillance for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) - a...
Read MoreUK Government Revises REACH Fees Effective 1 April 2025
On 10 March 2025, UK Government laid before Parliament the REACH Fees and Charges (Amendment of Commission Regulation (EC) No 340/2008) Regulations 2025, which will apply from 1 April 2025. This...
Read MoreUK HSE Publishes 2024 UK REACH Dossier and Substances Evaluation Reports
Feb-27-2025
On 25 February 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published two reports detailing its 2024 evaluation activities under UK REACH, covering dossier evaluation and substance evaluation. This annual report,...
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