The EPA announces Gharda Chemicals International, Inc.'s request to end the use of chlorpyrifos on asparagus.
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The EPA amends provisions for Kaizen's chlorpyrifos product "Bifenchlor," allowing limited sale and use until 2025.
The EPA proposes the registration of Glycerol Formate, a new active ingredient for hospital disinfectants and sanitizers.
EU blocks URAGAN D2 in Hungary due to health risks. Lack of antidotes for hydrogen cyanide raises concerns, aligning with EU's focus on public safety.
Debate sparks over Mario Draghi's report on EU competitiveness, highlighting tensions between chemical regulations, innovation, and environmental safety.
General Court upholds ECHA's decision requiring Polynt SpA to provide safety data under REACH, reinforcing compliance obligations even after production ceases.
Participate in ECHA’s public consultation on the updated classification of 3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole, focusing on reproductive toxicity.
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Several biocidal products in NI face phase-out by 2025 due to EU active substance expiries, impacting iodine, decanoic acid, and other essential biocides.
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HSE lifts prosulfuron usage restrictions after risk assessment, allowing more flexible application in Great Britain.
ECHA assesses esters from dicarboxylic acids for environmental risks, finding potential aquatic toxicity but no need for immediate EU-wide regulatory actions.
ECHA proposes regulations on Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂) and silicon compounds, highlighting health risks and widespread use in industries like construction and cosmetics.
EU extends approval for acequinocyl, aluminium silicate, emamectin, pendimethalin, and more until 2026.
EU renews metrafenone approval until 2039, ensuring safe crop protection while requiring further safety assessments for endocrine and genotoxic properties.
Eggshell powder not approved by EU for plant protection, citing health risks. Future applications with safer specs may gain approval.
EU renews folpet approval until 2039 with stricter regulations to protect aquatic life and ensure safety for workers and residents.
CJEU ruling clarifies REACH fee enforcement, confirming that ECHA must use national courts to recover unpaid fees from companies failing to prove SME status.
Industry associations believe that the PFAS restriction proposal has caused planning uncertainties, product discontinuations, and disrupted supply chains.
Stakeholders have until 14 October 2024 to submit comments on the proposed SVHC listing under REACH regulation.
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Stakeholders are invited to submit comments by 14 October 2024, including industry representatives, environmental groups, and the public.
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The public has until 14 October 2024 to submit comments on the proposal to classify Tris(4-nonylphenyl) phosphite as a SVHC.
New rules detail labelling requirements for products in specialised sectors, including medical devices, military applications, and semiconductors.
The decision to cancel these registrations comes amid growing concerns about the environmental and health impacts of DCPA.
ECHA's assessment finds no current need for additional regulatory actions on lactate esters.
Contribute to the call for evidence on asbestos fibres by 16th October 2024. Help assess risks of unintentional asbestos in products and materials.
The proposal to list Tetra-PSCA as an SVHC is now open for public comment until 14 October 2024.
ECHA has opened a public consultation on the proposal, with a deadline for submitting comments set for 14 October 2024.
Stakeholders, including industry, environmental groups, and the public, are invited to submit comments by 14 October 2024.
Businesses can access the survey on the HSE website, with submissions closing at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
All suppliers are urged to act promptly to ensure compliance and maintain their status on the GB Article 95 list.
ClearKlens wipes have received EU approval for their effective disinfecting properties, ensuring compliance with safety standards across Europe.
Discover the European Commission's renewal of captan with new safety measures and restrictions for agricultural use.
German authority urges stricter n-hexane regulations due to neurotoxicity and reproductive risks.
DINP is commonly found in consumer products such as adhesives, coatings, synthetic rubbers, and various plastic materials.
From 28 May 2026, recovered rigid PVC from electronic windows and doors can only be used for new articles in specific categories per the regulations.
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The guidance stresses robust testing to ensure antimicrobial products effectively reduce Legionella in cooling tower systems.
Mesothelioma, a lung-lining cancer linked to asbestos exposure, is nearly always fatal, often within 12 months of symptoms appearing.
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Aziridines are commonly used in adhesives, sealants, coatings, and textile treatments.
The consultation invites Parties and observers to submit comments on the draft guidelines by 16 September 2024.
The strategy outlines a three-step plan to identify and apply measures to reduce herbicide impacts on endangered species.
Its applications range from the production of pigments, where it is known as Pigment Yellow 31, to its use in explosives, coatings, and adhesives.
The HSE stresses early notification to ensure processing time, including obtaining consent or considering waivers if the importing country doesn't respond.
The applicants seek €50,000 claiming it unfairly restricts tattoo ink substances. The applicants also argue the regulation hinders business freedom.
The regulation takes effect on 23 January 2025, starting a crucial pre-registration phase for chemical companies, running until 23 January 2026, to ensure compliance.
A key measure requires applicants to cut Cr(VI) consumption during the review period, targeting at least a 50% reduction from the original application volume.
The REACH restriction adoption is expected by end of 2026, about three years after the mandate was issued.
Cr(VI) reliance in aerospace and defence makes upcoming decisions crucial, with significant impacts expected across the sector.
Manufacturers and users may face strict new regulations, including potential restrictions on the substance's use in consumer products.
The Board of Appeal found in favour of BASF, concluding that the ECHA had breached its duty to examine each case individually.
Businesses handling lead acid batteries are now required to implement stricter controls to ensure compliance with the latest standards.
This strategy aims to advance chemical safety through science, collaboration, and knowledge, emphasising the protection of human health and the environment.
The dispute began when Armosa Tech SA sought to share costs to be included in the Article 95 list.
The substance is widely used as an additive in gasoline and for other industrial applications.
The catalyst for this suspension stems from a series of studies, particularly a Comparative Thyroid Assay (CTA) conducted in 2021.
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The programme continues to advocate for informed substitution, encouraging the transition from chemicals of concern to safer alternatives.
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Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide used in various agricultural settings, has faced increasing scrutiny over its potential health risks.
Famoxadone - Producers: sell until 31 Dec 2024; Users: use until 31 Dec 2025. Indoxacarb - Producers: sell until 28 Feb 2025; Users: use until 28 Feb 2026.
Several areas need improvement, including a robust monitoring system, better prioritisation, and enhanced resource allocation.
o-Phenylphenol (OPP) and its salts, SOPP and POPP, are preservatives in cosmetics, preventing microbial growth to extend shelf life and ensure safety.
HC Yellow No. 16 was first reviewed in 2015 after the European Commission received an approval request from the cosmetics industry.
The committee's recommendations aim to improve risk evaluation accuracy and reliability, enhancing health and environmental protection. The EPA will incorporate these insights.
The rule would prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of 1-BP for all consumer uses, except for certain industrial applications.
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The deadline for submitting feedback on the proposed regulation is 27 August 2024.
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This information must be submitted through the Single Window online system by no later than 29 January 2025.
The EPA is conducting thorough quality checks to ensure data accuracy, with a revised dataset expected in October 2024.
Despite the decision not to revise existing standards, the EPA identified several contaminants that warrant further investigation.
The draft assessments highlight significant concerns regarding the impact of these pesticides on both human health and the environment.
PPP holders in Northern Ireland are advised to check their authorisations against the updated EU MRLs to ensure compliance.
The groups urge the EPA to immediately cancel all PFAS-containing pesticide registrations under FIFRA.
The draft, open for public comment until 23 September 2024, advances the EPA's efforts to balance pesticide use with conservation under the ESA and FIFRA.
The new regulations require that polymers in EU fertilising products, like coating agents and mulch films, must be natural and unmodified or meet biodegradability standards.
A product with dicamba and S-metolachlor is proposed for use on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans.
The regulation sets a stringent limit for methoxychlor presence in substances, mixtures, and articles at 0.01 mg/kg.
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The EPA's decision to propose the revocation stems from the fact that PTFE is no longer used in any registered pesticide products in the United States.
The draft regulation is open for public feedback from 19 July 2024 to 16 August 2024.
2023 was also a year of strategic enhancement for ECHA.
Ledprona's mechanism of action is based on RNA interference (RNAi), a natural process used by plants and animals for disease protection.
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EFSA is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the proposed revisions, work plan, and engagement activities.
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The document offers a step-by-step approach to determine if a polymer falls within the scope of the restriction and how to comply with the new requirements.
The updated Roadmap addresses regulatory actions for PVC and other substances to enhance health and environmental safety across the EU.
Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, commonly used as a flame retardant, has been identified by ECHA as toxic for reproduction.
The decision mandates that all advertising statements for biocidal products must accurately reflect their risks.
In September, the focus will shift to textiles, upholstery, leather, apparel, carpets, food contact materials and packaging, and petroleum and mining.
The EU plans to revise its watch list of surface water pollutants in 2024 to better monitor and control chemical risks.
This legislation mandates significant increases in the recycled plastic content of single-use plastic beverage bottles.
The fungicide has potential endocrine disrupting properties but non-renewal would have had a significant impact on society.
Industry gets more time to make a gradual shift to DEHP-free medical devices.
As von der Leyen's new term begins, the EU faces significant challenges in balancing industrial competitiveness with environmental sustainability.
Stakeholders and interested parties can submit their feedback during the 60-day public comment period.
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The regulation stipulates that these new criteria will come into effect from 17 October 2028.
The workshop featured presentations and discussions from a wide range of stakeholders.
Talc, widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food processing, is classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A).
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All petitions for new active ingredients seeking initial U.S. registration must include a detailed human health spray drift assessment.
Initial steps will restrict PFAS in firefighting foams, with further regulations for other uses based on socio-economic factors and available alternatives.
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From 1 January 2027, the manufacture, sale, and distribution of covered products containing intentionally added PFAS will be prohibited within the state.
The adoption of the regulation is expected by November this year, with the entry into force by the end of the year.
The regulation of PFAS in plastic fluorination is expected to have wide-reaching implications for industries relying on fluorinated plastic containers.
The FWS draft BiOp concludes that the use of methomyl, as currently registered, is likely to jeopardize 82 listed species and adversely modify 34 critical habitats.
Starting 1 January 2025, the use of dental amalgam will be largely prohibited within the EU.
Additionally, the companies will upgrade equipment to cut emissions, perform regular compliance checks, and speed up leak repairs.
The compliance guide provides detailed information to help entities understand the rule’s requirements and their responsibilities.
