DEFRA's New Recommendations for the Implementation of NAMs in UK Chemical Regulations
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently published a report setting out a new set of recommendations for the integration of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) into...
Read MoreUpcoming Deadlines for Biocide Dossier Submissions and Renewals Announced by HSE
On 22 October 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published an update on biocide regulation in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), including important deadlines for dossier submissions and renewals...
Read MoreHSE seeks feedback from users of chemicals regulated under Product Type 22
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the UK's regulatory body for biocidal goods under the GB Biocidal Product Regulation (GB BPR), is conducting a public survey to gather data on the...
Read MoreUK Extends Restrictions on Chemicals in Cosmetics: 13 New CMRs Added
Oct-08-2024
The UK has made an amendment to its Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No. 2) Regulations 2024, which it notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in an addendum on...
Read MoreUK: Time to Notify the HSE of PIC Chemicals for 2025
On 16 August 2024, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published a bulletin on the export of hazardous chemicals under the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation. Companies are now invited...
Read MoreHSE Seeks Feedback on Possible Changes to GB CLP Regulations
Sep-10-2024
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting businesses involved in the chemical supply chain to provide feedback on potential changes to the Great Britain Classification, Labelling and Packaging (GB...
Read MoreGB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List Updated
On 26 June 2024, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced a significant update to the Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) list, giving legal effect to the...
Read MoreDEFRA Extends Deadline of Public Consultation on Alternative Transitional Registration Model ATRm
Jun-24-2024
The UK government has extended the deadline of the public consultation on proposals to amend the current transitional provisions under UK-REACH by introducing an Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) until 25...
Read MoreUK Government Notifies WTO of New Packaging and Recycling Regulation
On 1 May 2024, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations...
Read MoreDEFRA Launches Consultation on Proposal to Introduce Alternative Transitional Registration Model for UK-REACH
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published a consultation on 6 May 2024 on proposals to amend the current transitional provisions under UK REACH by introducing an...
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