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Japan enacts strict regulations on hazardous chemicals, including PFAS, to meet global standards, safeguard ecosystems, and enforce industry compliance.
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Nov 2024
Participate in Japan’s public consultation on amendments targeting harmful substances. Submit feedback by 6 December 2024.
Montenegro enforces new rules for food contact regenerated cellulose films, ensuring EU-aligned safety, quality, and compliance standards.
he EU has granted Union authorisation to Novadan's L-(+)-lactic acid-based teat disinfectants for use in dairy animal hygiene until 2034.
The UK advances chemical safety with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), reducing animal testing and boosting regulatory innovation.
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Antidote Europe challenges the EU’s glyphosate approval in court, citing health risks and regulatory breaches.
The EU has approved Allium fistulosum as a plant protection substance for use as a bactericide in soil treatments.
The EU will end approvals for fenpyrazamine and flumetralin in plant protection products by January 2025.
UK HSE's survey on chemical use in post-mortem care seeks insights from professionals by 8 December 2024, to shape future biocide policies.
Deutsche Umwelthilfe sues the EU Commission over pesticide approval extensions, raising environmental and health concerns.
HSE extends approval expiry dates for pesticides like Aluminium phosphide and Sulfoxaflor, ensuring continued crop protection in the UK.
The European Commission seeks public feedback on extending PFOA limits and exemptions for firefighting foams.
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The EPA finalises glufosinate tolerance limits on food commodities, aiming to protect health with rigorous safety standards.
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The EPA announces a new tolerance for mefenoxam residues on palm oil, addressing safety standards for agricultural chemicals.
The EPA has set new fluindapyr tolerance levels for soybean products, ensuring food safety through rigorous risk assessment.
The UK seeks information on the environmental and health impacts of chlorinated paraffins and polyhalogenated dibenzodioxins, proposed as POPs. Comments due by 29 November 2024.
UK FSA explores New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance chemical safety testing, reduce animal testing, and align with ethical standards.
The FDA upholds its 2022 decision to eliminate most phthalates from food packaging, citing industry shift and ongoing safety reviews.
The EU’s new urban wastewater treatment rules target hazardous substances, imposing stricter pollution controls and extended producer responsibilities.
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UK MP Munira Wilson advocates for PFAS regulation in drinking water, urging government action against these harmful "forever chemicals."
The ECHA is assessing regulatory needs for fatty acid oligomers due to environmental concerns.
The EU temporarily authorises France's new health warning labels for dinitrogen oxide products due to increased misuse and health risks, effective until 2027.
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EU regulation denies caffeine approval as a plant protection agent, citing health and environmental safety risks. Future applications still permitted.
The EU will cease approval of tritosulfuron by May 2025 due to unresolved safety evaluations. Authorisations will end, with a final phase-out by November 2025.
The EU extends the approval periods for 13 active substances used in plant protection until 2027, citing delays in risk assessment processes.
The EU will not renew the approval of metribuzin due to safety concerns, requiring member states to withdraw authorisations by May 2025. Use Foresight.
Health Canada's 2024-2026 plan brings significant chemical policy updates, including GHS adoption and toxin regulations, aligning with global standards.
The LitChemPlast database, compiling data from 372 studies, reveals over 3,500 chemicals in plastics.
A new report from Stockholm University unveils challenges in EU REACH regulation, urging clearer guidance to assess the essentiality of harmful chemical uses.
According to the EPA, veratrine may be applied up to 12 times annually using handheld sprayers, pump sprayers, or aerosols.
Stay informed on biocides regulations in GB. Key active substance authorisations expire by 2025.
A new study highlights the role of microplastics as vectors for chemical exposure, potentially impacting human health through ingestion.
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A new report reveals extensive chemical pollution in EU waters, calling for swift regulatory updates to tackle toxic substances like PFAS and pesticides.
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Oct 2024
The EU's One Health Task Force launches a 2024–2026 plan to address public health threats through cross-agency collaboration.
Authorities issued 80% written advice, 6% orders, and escalated severe cosmetic non-compliance cases to prosecutors.
The EFSA’s 2024 report confirms the safety of silicon dioxide (E 551) as a food additive in infant formulas, while recommending stricter limits on lead and arsenic content.
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The EU approves prallethrin for biocidal use in insecticides with conditions to protect health and the environment.
Ethiopia proposes an amendment to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention to exempt UV-328 use in aircraft. COP-12 will review the amendment in 2025.
EU enforces stricter limits on thiacloprid residues in food to protect consumers from potential health risks, effective May 2025.
The EU Commission approves the biocidal product Phenogen, resolving safety objections raised by Germany over chlorocresol residues.
European Court to decide on biocidal product classification in the Speyer & Grund GmbH case, impacting EU regulations for dual-use products in food and hygiene.
EU grants 10-year authorisation to LANXESS CMIT/MIT biocides, boosting industrial preservation across Europe from Nov 2024 to Oct 2034.
The EU’s new regulation enforces stringent biodegradability criteria for fertiliser polymers to protect soil and water quality, effective by 2028.
HSE revises fenpyrazamine regulations, setting stricter impurity limits to improve safety in plant protection products in the UK.
The 2025 REACH revision may prioritise broader restrictions on harmful chemicals over case-by-case authorisations.
The EPA’s final evaluation on acetamiprid highlights potential risks to endangered species, signalling forthcoming mitigation measures.
EPA’s final biological evaluation on dinotefuran reveals potential impacts on endangered species and habitats.
This requirement follows years of research linking lead exposure to severe health issues including cognitive impairment and developmental delays.
The UK has lifted prosulfuron application restrictions, allowing annual use of the herbicide for improved pest control.
The Firearms United Network, alongside three Polish hunters, argued that the ban infringes on fundamental rights.
The flagged chemicals are used across a range of industries, including automotive, construction, electronics, textiles, and consumer products.
EPA finalises the cancellation of Dacthal, a pesticide with DCPA, effective October 23, 2024.
Stay informed on the latest biocides dossier and renewal submission deadlines for Great Britain (GB). Act by early 2025 to keep products in the market.
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MHRA confirms biocide products in PT 1 making mycobacteria claims now fall under medicines regulations.
Canada announces chemical risk management initiatives under CEPA. Public consultation on toxic substance regulations is open until December 4, 2024.
California's AB 347 mandates PFAS-free household products by 2030, introducing strict testing and penalties for violators.
The EPA registers Glufosinate-P for use on corn, cotton, canola, soybeans, and more, ensuring environmental safety measures.
The EU Ombudsman recommends the European Commission speed up decisions on authorising dangerous chemical substances, citing serious delays.
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Assessment finds no immediate need for EU-wide regulatory actions, except for maleic acid’s skin sensitisation risks.
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ECHA's latest report on linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acids finds no immediate need for regulatory actions, ensuring their safe use in various industries.
The evaluation of 1-phenylethanol identifies carcinogenic and eye irritation risks, widely used in cleaning, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals.
MSC reviews its substance prioritisation approach for the Authorisation List, with discussions to continue in December 2024, aimed at enhancing regulatory efficiency.
The Member State Committee unanimously approves the Hyalella Azteca (HYBIT) test as the new standard for bioaccumulation studies under REACH.
ECHA report highlights regulatory concerns for carboxylic acids and polyethylenepolyamines with future restrictions likely.
Triphenyl phosphate identified as a SVHC, to be added to the Candidate List in November 2024.
The European Commission authorises the Taski-Room Care-Suma Family of biocidal products based on lactic acid for EU-wide use starting 31 October 2024.
The EU updates hazardous chemicals regulation, adding pesticides and industrial chemicals to protect health and the environment. Effective March 2025.
The Commission amends the authorisation for the Contec IPA biocidal product family, introducing administrative updates and pack size extensions.
The European Council adopts the CLP revision, introducing new labelling and hazard classification rules to enhance chemical safety across the EU.
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A new study from the European Commission urges a transition to animal-free testing methods for chemical safety, promoting efficiency and sustainability.
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EPA agrees to expedite testing of pesticide chemicals for endocrine-disrupting effects, addressing health risks linked to hormone interference.
The EU invites public feedback on new hazardous battery waste regulations. Respond by 8 November 2024.
The US EPA has issued interim guidance expanding virucidal claims for antimicrobial pesticides, with a 10-year review period.
The EPA mandates testing of 6:2 Fluorotelomer Acrylate to assess potential health and environmental risks under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
The EPA’s new framework addresses the growing threat of antibacterial and antifungal resistance linked to pesticide use.
EPA approves new sulfoxaflor label amendments for California, introducing buffer zones and protections for endangered species.
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) publishes an FAQ addressing key questions about the proposed EU PFAS ban.
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ChemSec's new report, A Profitable Detox, calls on the chemical industry to increase transparency, phase out hazardous chemicals, and develop safer alternatives.
The EU has revised maximum residue levels for pesticides, including clopyralid and difenoconazole.
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EPA releases final water quality criteria for PFAS to protect aquatic life, addressing the harmful effects of PFOA and PFOS.
Environmental groups challenge the European Commission's glyphosate renewal in court, citing procedural flaws and health risks.
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EU grants approval for Divosan PAA biocidal products across multiple industries. Effective 23 October 2024.
The EU approves silver zinc zeolite for biocidal products in types 2, 7, and 9, effective March 2026, with specific conditions to enhance safety and efficacy.
The SACC reviews EPA’s risk assessments for phthalates DIDP and DINP, highlighting potential exposure risks to human health and the environment.
EPA proposes adding 16 PFAS and 15 categories to the Toxics Release Inventory to enhance reporting. Public comments are open for 60 days.
EPA reinstates stricter Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) rules to protect farmworkers, families, and communities from pesticide exposure, effective December 3, 2024.
The European Court of Justice overturned part of the EU Commission's non-renewal of mancozeb, citing reliance on outdated scientific data.
Ombudsman probes delays in chemical restrictions under REACH, highlighting administrative challenges.
The construction industry debates reclassifying recovered aggregates under REACH.
The EPA seeks voluntary remand to review its 2022 chemical order challenged by Cherokee Concerned Citizens.
GAO urges EPA to support public water systems with PFAS treatment and waste management before the 2029 deadline.
The VA is assessing potential links between military PFAS exposure and kidney cancer.
The EPA has submitted a new ICR for Textile Mills Industry Data Collection to evaluate wastewater discharges.
The EPA is inviting public input on the production of PFAS chemicals like PFOA, PFNA, and PFDA during the fluorination of HDPE containers.
The EPA has updated its Safer Chemical Ingredients List, adding 27 new chemicals.
The EPA opens a consultation on metamitron, a herbicide for fruit thinning in orchards, designed to improve apple and pear yields.
EPA seeks public comment on the ecological risks of benzovindiflupyr to endangered species and critical habitats.
The EPA has opened a 60-day public comment period for the draft biological evaluation of bicyclopyrone.
The EU updates its CLP Regulation with new chemical classifications for hazardous substances. Compliance is required by May 2026.
The report concludes no regulatory action is needed, ensuring the safe use of these substances in consumer and industrial products.
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