Persistent Organic Pollutant PFHxS banned in Great Britain

On 16 November 2023, an amendment to the Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) Regulation came into force in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). The amendment adds perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its...

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HSE publishes new batch of substances for mandatory classification and labelling in Great Britain

On 28 November 2023, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published a new batch of 6 Agency Opinions formally proposing mandatory classification and labelling (MCL) for the substances they contain....

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HSE calls for Information on Pigment Red and Solvent Violet

The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched two public consultations on two substances, Pigment Red 83 and Solvent Violet 13, used in tattoo and permanent make-up (PMU) inks. The...

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DEFRA calls for information on Persistent Organic Pollutants

On 10 November 2023, the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) issued a call for information on a number of proposed persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in advance of...

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UK to amend permitted levels of BHT in personal care products

On 27 October 2023, the UK Department for Business and Trade notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of an amendment to the Cosmetics Regulation to change the permitted levels for the...

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98 substances added to Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling List

The UK Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progress (MfSMYP) has, taken a key decision on the classification and labelling of 98 chemical substances in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales)....

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UK HSE Recommends Restrictions on Lead Ammunition after Risk Assessment

On 11 October 2023, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in collaboration with the Environment Agency published its risk assessment analysis of the risks to humans and the environment from...

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UK releases guidance for management of CMR substances in cosmetic products

The UK government published the Guidance on the Management of CMR substances under the UK Cosmetics Regulation, on 5 October 2023. The regulation was published under the guidance of the Office...

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HSE opposes mandatory classification of three lithium salts

In August 2023, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommended not to propose mandatory classification and labelling (MCL) for lithium carbonate, lithium chloride, and lithium hydroxide at this time. This...

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Great Britain: New guidance on the requirements for residue data from 1 January 2024

On 5 September 2023, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the publication of new guidance on how to meet aspects of the residue data requirements. The new guidance will...

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