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EU Parliament to review PFAS ban and water directives on 23–24 April. Key updates for manufacturers. Stay informed on regulatory changes.
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Apr 2025
Commission adopts Ecodesign Working Plan 2025–2030. Learn how new EU product rules affect sustainability, compliance, and market access.
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Record 2024 Safety Gate alerts push EU to enforce General Product Safety Regulation. Learn how it impacts your business and supply chain.
EU bans PFAS in toys under new Toy Safety Regulation. Learn what this means for manufacturers and how to prepare for compliance with digital tracking.
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New Mexico’s PFAS ban phases out key products by 2032. Manufacturers must act now—review your PFAS exposure and plan compliance strategies.
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The EU’s Soil Monitoring Law targets PFAS and contaminated land. Learn how this affects manufacturing and where opportunities lie.
EPA proposes SNURs for 37 chemicals under TSCA, impacting US manufacturing. Review the changes and ensure compliance before 6 May 2025.
ECHA proposes compliance checks and future restrictions for amine-terminated aliphatic ethers. Understand how this affects your regulatory obligations.
UK Parliament launches PFAS inquiry to assess risks and regulation. Find out what this means for manufacturers and the wider supply chain.
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The EU’s SCHEER committee halts PFAS total limits under the Water Framework Directive. Discover the industry impact and next steps.
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EU chemical safety assessment rules overhauled to streamline compliance. Learn what it means for your business and how to prepare.
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China invites public comment on its first long-chain PFCA list under the Stockholm Convention—key input deadline looms for manufacturers.
Public comment is now open on AICIS draft evaluations for 18 industrial chemicals. Learn how these changes affect Australian manufacturers and value chains.
EU revises REACH test methods to reduce animal testing and align with OECD standards. Learn how this affects manufacturers and suppliers.
At CARACAL-54, the EU presented sweeping REACH revisions. Industry leaders are warning of rising burdens. Engage in consultation by 25 April.
EU enforces new recycling efficiency rules for waste batteries. Prepare your operations to meet documentation and verification requirements.
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Mar 2025
Temu’s product safety violations reveal major EU compliance risks across the value chain. Learn what’s at stake and how to respond.
The 2023 Stockholm Convention review reveals gaps in POPs elimination. Learn how this affects manufacturers and supply chains worldwide.
MEPs to debate 'one substance, one assessment' rule to simplify EU chemical safety laws. Industry must prepare for regulatory change.
EU Member States propose 28 chemicals for REACH evaluation in CoRAP 2025–2027. Manufacturers should assess risks and update compliance strategies.
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IARC will assess the carcinogenicity of Tris(chloropropyl)phosphate, Butyraldehyde, and Cumyl Hydroperoxide in 2026.
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he UK Government is cutting business compliance costs by 25% through regulatory reforms in manufacturing, chemicals, and infrastructure.
The European Commission is hosting a workshop on 19 May 2025 to define a planetary boundary for chemical pollution. Industry stakeholders should monitor this initiative, which could shape future regulations.
Upcoming PFAS restrictions and chemical reclassifications will impact manufacturing, transport, energy, medical devices, and electronics sectors.
A new proposal seeks to classify cannabidiol (CBD) as a reproductive toxicant, affecting pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food sectors.
The UK is consulting on RoHS exemptions for lead, mercury, and cadmium in industrial engines, lighting, and scientific equipment.
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Eight EU nations urge an EU Critical Chemicals Act to safeguard 15 essential chemicals, protect jobs, and boost European manufacturing amid a 12% production decline.
The U.S. EPA has announced 31 deregulatory actions affecting energy, automotive, and manufacturing industries.
Canada introduces new regulations banning coal tar and PAH-based sealants due to environmental and health risks.
The UK government is revising UK REACH fees from April 2025, affecting manufacturers, importers, and service providers.
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The EU is seeking feedback on amendments to the Taxonomy Delegated Acts to simplify sustainability reporting for manufacturers.
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The EU’s 2030 zero-pollution targets demand stricter emissions controls, waste reduction, and cleaner production.
Canada’s 2025 PFAS report signals stricter regulations on manufacturers and supply chains. Find out how these changes impact your industry and compliance strategy.
The EU updates the European List of Waste, reclassifying battery-related waste. Manufacturers and recyclers must prepare for stricter hazardous waste rules by September 2026.
ECHA has opened public consultations on the SVHC identification of decamethyltetrasiloxane, heptamethyltrisiloxane, and Reactive Brown 51. Stakeholders have until 14 April 2025 to submit comments on potential regulatory impacts.
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California’s AB-1148 Safer Food Packing Act proposes banning bisphenols, ortho-phthalates, and antimony trioxide in food packaging from 2027. If passed, manufacturers must reformulate materials to comply.
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Feb 2025
ECHA's 2024 evaluation statistics reveal compliance gaps in REACH dossiers. Discover key findings, enforcement actions, and how manufacturers can mitigate risks.
The EU has assessed the regulatory needs for fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons. While no new restrictions are proposed, manufacturers should monitor potential future policy shifts.
The EU has introduced stricter purity and migration limits for plastic food contact materials under Regulation (EU) 2025/351.
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The EU is reviewing the Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) No. 1223/2009 to assess ingredient safety, sustainability, and digitalisation.
France has passed a law banning PFAS in cosmetics, textiles, and ski waxes by 2026, with further restrictions by 2030.
ECHA's latest assessment confirms no regulatory risk management actions are needed for inorganic carboxylates. Learn how this impacts manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
Japan has adopted the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) implementation plan, impacting chemical management across industries.
The EU has reached a provisional agreement on revising the Waste Framework Directive, introducing Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles and binding food waste reduction targets.
Slovenia has proposed n-hexane as an SVHC under REACH due to its neurotoxic risks.
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IARC has classified PFOA as carcinogenic (Group 1) and PFOS as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B). Learn how this impacts manufacturers, supply chains, and regulatory compliance.
A Swedish investigation finds excessive lead, phthalates, and cadmium in 21% of tested seasonal products. Learn about compliance risks and regulatory actions.
Canada proposes new regulations on chlorinated alkanes, restricting their manufacture, import, and use. Businesses must act before the April 2025 consultation deadline.
Canada adds chlorhexidine to CEPA’s toxic substances list, impacting manufacturers and chemical users. Learn about compliance risks and industry adjustments.
The EU’s 2025 Work Programme will introduce a chemicals industry package in Q4 2025, aiming to simplify compliance, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance digital reporting.
A report finds 86% of food samples contaminated with plastic chemicals, raising concerns over regulatory standards and risks for manufacturers.
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The EU Commission is taking legal action against 27 Member States for failing to transpose key directives. Learn why.
New AICIS chemical assessments impact manufacturing. Learn about compliance deadlines, risks, and opportunities for sustainability.
EU revises pollutant standards under the Water Framework Directive, affecting PFAS, diclofenac, and pesticides. Learn the risks and opportunities for manufacturers.
Discover how EU e-commerce reforms impact chemical regulations. Learn key deadlines, compliance steps, and opportunities for manufacturers.
EU Advocate General Ćapeta calls for revisiting the annulment of titanium dioxide’s carcinogen classification. Learn what this means for the chemicals industry.
EU enforcement reveals compliance gaps in restricted substances for cosmetics, with PFAS and siloxanes under scrutiny.
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Jan 2025
ECHA’s 2025–2027 plan advances chemical safety, sustainability, IT integration, and alternatives to animal testing, supporting EU goals.
Stay informed on ECHA's regulatory update on non-cyclic carboxylic acid anhydrides. Learn how it impacts the chemicals industry and your business strategy.
ECHA's new assessment on quaternary ammonium compounds may have future impacts on disinfectants, pest control, and personal care products.
EU updates evaluation of PFHxA and PFHpA under PFAS regulation, highlighting environmental and health risks.
Explore the EU's 2025 report on chemicals regulation, highlighting challenges and strategies for enhancing competitiveness and sustainability.
Discover the EU's initiative to reduce PFAS in healthcare, promoting sustainable alternatives and environmental safety.
Discover the potential reproductive health risks of HHCB and the EU's regulatory response.
European Commission corrects hydrofluorocarbon reference values for compliance. Learn more about the changes and their impact.
Discover how the Netherlands is enhancing food safety with new amendments to the Commodities Act Regulation.
Discover the latest UK HSE notice on EU biocides regulation changes affecting Northern Ireland.
A Congressional hearing reviews the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, highlighting EPA delays, industry concerns, and public health protection needs.
Learn about the EU's new regulation setting maximum residue levels for fluxapyroxad, lambda-cyhalothrin, metalaxyl, and nicotine in food products.
Discover the proposal to classify formaldehyde as an SVHC, its industrial uses, associated risks, and how industries can prepare for regulatory changes.
Discover ECHA's latest report on short chain quaternary ammonium compounds, highlighting uses, risks, and regulatory needs.
ECHA proposes new regulations for quaternary ammonium compounds to mitigate environmental and health risks.
Discover the ECHA's assessment of quaternised alcohol amines, highlighting uses, risks, and proposed regulatory actions.
Discover the latest ECHA update adding five hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List. Learn about supplier obligations and safety measures.
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Discover the SCCS's new safety limits for methyl salicylate in children's cosmetics. Learn how these changes ensure safer products for young children.
Learn how a coalition of states supports the EPA's PFAS regulations through an amicus brief, emphasising public health protection.
EPA releases draft scope for vinyl chloride risk evaluation under TSCA. Public comments invited until 3 March 2025.
Discover how the EPA's registration of veratrine ensures safe pest control on vertical surfaces.
FDA revokes FD&C Red No. 3 due to cancer risks. Learn about the implications for food and drug safety.
Learn about the EPA's final TSCA risk evaluation for DINP, its health risks for workers, and upcoming regulatory actions to ensure safety.
Discover EFSA's latest findings on emerging plant health threats in December 2024, highlighting critical pests and diseases impacting European agriculture.
Discover how the EU's anti-dumping duties on Chinese tyres aim to protect local industries from market distortions.
EU Court dismisses Commission's appeal, ensuring public access to EFSA's plant protection guidance.
Explore the CEO's report alleging corporate lobbying against EU PFAS restrictions. Discover the claims, implications, and calls for transparency.
Discover the EPA's interim registration review decision for ethylene oxide, addressing safety and regulatory concerns.
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ECHA assesses tert-alkyl/aryl peroxyesters for reproductive and aquatic toxicity risks, urging regulatory actions.
Discover the new EU guidelines for drinking water safety, ensuring public health through stringent testing and approval processes.
Discover OEKO-TEX®'s 2025 standards enhancing sustainability and transparency in the textile and leather industries.
FDA declares multiple Food Contact Notifications ineffective due to production discontinuation, affecting fluoropolymers, resins, and adhesives.
The EU has adopted a regulation to counter trade distortions in China’s lysine sector, safeguarding fair competition and EU industry sustainability.
Discover why the SCCS considers Salicylic Acid unsafe for children in certain cosmetics. Learn about the risks, recommendations, and public consultation process.
Discover how the EU’s Regulation (EU) 2025/33 provides a temporary exemption for high-GWP refrigeration equipment, ensuring supply continuity during the transition to eco-friendly alternatives.
EU opens consultation on revising lead exemptions in high melting temperature solders under the RoHS Directive. Feedback ends 10 Feb 2025.
The EU proposes exemptions for lead in steel, aluminium, and copper under the RoHS Directive. Feedback is open until 10 February 2025.
Discover the EU's updated proposal for lead exemptions in electronics under the RoHS Directive. Learn how this initiative supports innovation and sustainability.
SCCS recommends reducing Butylparaben concentration in children’s cosmetic products to 0.028% due to safety concerns.
Learn about Japan’s new regulations on Dechlorane Plus, which will take effect in February 2025. Public feedback is open until 25 January 2025.
The SCCS deems HC Red No. 18 safe for use in hair dye formulations at specified concentrations. Learn more about the committee's findings and their implications for the cosmetics industry.
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The EPA announces interim decisions for chlorothalonil, thiophanate-methyl, and carbendazim, outlining updated safety measures to address human health and ecological risks.
