HSE 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...
Read MoreUK Government Publishes Response to Consultation on Amendments to POPs Regulation
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the UK Government's official response to the consultation on potential amendments to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation. The consultation...
Read MoreHSE Launches Public Consultation on Copper Substances
On 15 April 2024, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a call for comments and relevant information on a number of copper substances. The reason for the consultation is that...
Read MoreUK SAG-CS Publishes Final Opinion on Methyl Salicylate: Setting Safe Limits in Cosmetics
The UK Scientific Advisory Group on the Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) published its final opinion on methyl salicylate in cosmetics on 8 March 2024. The opinion...
Read MoreUK Notifies WTO of Amendments to Cosmetic Regulation
On 10 April 2024, the UK Department for Business and Trade formally notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intention to amend the GB Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009),...
Read MoreCall for Evidence: UK Authorities Seek Information on PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Update: The deadline on this consultation has been extended until 24 June 2024. On 4 April 2024, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced its initiative to seek information and...
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