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Learn about the EPA's final TSCA risk evaluation for DINP, its health risks for workers, and upcoming regulatory actions to ensure safety.
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Jan 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Discover why the EU has imposed anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide imports from China, protecting its industry from unfair competition.
AmCham EU urges the European Commission to simplify REACH regulations, proposing science-based policies, enforcement reforms, and streamlined data requirements to boost EU competitiveness.
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The EPA proposes updated emission standards for the polyether polyols industry, aiming to cut hazardous pollutants like ethylene oxide and enhance public health protection.
Japan invites public input on proposed updates to chemical substance exemptions under the CSCL. Share your feedback by 3 February 2025.
EPA finalises new rules for substances like soybean meal phosphoric trichloride and calcium propionate complexes under TSCA, effective March 2025. Learn more.
German agriculture alliance challenges EU decision on Fluopyram approval extension, citing regulatory violations and health risks.
The EPA invites public comment on the Fish and Wildlife Service's draft Biological Opinion for carbaryl. Submit feedback by February 6, 2025, to help shape pesticide regulations.
EU adds 40 hazardous chemicals to PIC Regulation for export control starting 1 March 2025.
The EPA proposes safety measures for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 to reduce health risks. Learn about the new regulations, costs, and public comment opportunities.
UK takes a bold step to safeguard pollinators, moving to ban harmful neonicotinoid pesticides and support sustainable farming practices.
The EPA’s draft evaluation finds risks to workers from DCHP exposure. Share your input by 10 March 2025, to influence future regulatory decisions.
The EU Council adopts its position to prevent plastic pellet losses, reducing microplastic pollution by up to 74%.
EPA’s final risk evaluation reveals that formaldehyde poses significant risks to workers and consumers. Learn about the findings and upcoming regulations.
The EPA’s final evaluation of DIDP highlights significant workplace health risks, particularly for female workers exposed to spray-applied adhesives and paints.
The EU invites feedback on the updated plant protection product labelling regulation until 3 February 2025. Share your views to shape the final regulation.
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The EPA adds nine PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory for 2025, improving transparency and chemical management reporting across the U.S.
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The EU bans Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials due to health risks. Learn about its uses, dangers, and the transition to safer alternatives.
These six substances, including Octamethyltrisiloxane, are widely used in cosmetics, industrial applications, and coatings but face new requirements due to environmental risks.
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Dec 2024
Learn about Canada's updated formaldehyde regulations to protect public health, align with U.S. standards, and streamline industry compliance.
Canada amends its Domestic Substances List to include stricter controls on Methylenediphenyl Diamine substances, aiming to reduce health and environmental risks through regulatory oversight.
On 18 December 2024, the EPA designated five High-Priority chemicals for risk evaluation under TSCA and initiated review of five others.
Learn how the Australian Government’s Independent Review on PFAS contamination delivers crucial reforms to support communities around Defence bases. Discover key recommendations.
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The UK REACH agency releases its final opinion on lead ammunition restrictions, focusing on environmental and health risks while outlining phased bans and exceptions.
Italy concludes its evaluation of Pigment Yellow 65 (PY65) under the REACH framework, highlighting its environmental risks and future regulatory needs.
Learn about ECHA’s evaluation of EBTBP, a flame retardant flagged for its environmental persistence and potential health risks, and the ongoing regulatory review process.
ECHA evaluates risks of 4-OPnEO and 4-NPnEO in articles like coatings and glass, aiming for potential EU-wide restrictions to protect the environment.
Participate in ECHA's consultation on microplastics reporting under REACH. Submit your input by 20 January 2025 to shape regulations for synthetic polymer microparticles.
Explore ECHA's draft CoRAP update for 2025-2027, detailing planned chemical evaluations and their impact on health and the environment.
Learn about the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) investigation into aromatic brominated flame retardants (ABFRs) and their environmental impact, highlighting regulatory considerations and alternatives.
Explore how benzene dominated the EU hazardous chemical trade in 2023 under the PIC Regulation, ensuring safe international trade of chemicals.
The Food Safety Commission of Japan is seeking public input on the safety evaluation of Prallethrin, a widely used insecticide. The consultation runs from 4th December 2024 to 2nd January 2025.
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The EUON's second interim evaluation report reveals its effectiveness in providing safety information on nanomaterials, while recommending improvements in market data and communication strategies.
The EU General Product Safety Regulation 2023/988 will be implemented in Northern Ireland from December 2024, requiring businesses to ensure product safety and appoint a responsible economic operator.
The EPA has proposed a streamlined review process for several low-risk biopesticides, citing their low toxicity and minimal environmental impact. Public comments are invited until February 10, 2025.
The EU has abandoned plans to restrict TBBP-A and MCCPs under the RoHS Directive, leaving the future of hazardous substance regulation uncertain.
The EPA introduces strict bans and controls on trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE), aiming to reduce cancer risks and protect workers.
The EPA reforms chemical safety regulations, removing exemptions for PFAS and PBT chemicals to ensure rigorous safety assessments for public health.
California's Proposition 65 updates require businesses to include specific chemicals in short-form warnings, effective January 1, 2025.
EU Court upholds reproductive toxicity classification for DTPA, supporting stringent chemical labelling to safeguard human health.
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Stay informed on the European Commission's proposed updates to Annex XVII of REACH, introducing stricter controls on hazardous CMR substances. Feedback open until 2 January 2025.
Belgium finalises REACH evaluation of climbazole, confirming its endocrine disruption and aquatic toxicity classification. Regulatory updates expected by 2025.
ECHA's latest report reveals that 35% of safety data sheets (SDS) are non-compliant with EU regulations, urging improvements to better protect workers and the environment.
The EPA proposes revised mitigation measures for atrazine, featuring stricter standards and a flexible point-based system to protect aquatic ecosystems.
ChemScore 2024 rankings show Yara leading in transparency, but chemical companies lag in adopting safer alternatives. Discover key insights and challenges.
Discover the recent amendment to flonicamid approval in GB, enhancing safety with a revised ARfD.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled proposed guidance for improving Endangered Species Act (ESA) considerations in antimicrobial pesticide registrations.
EPA draft identifies 1,3-butadiene as a health hazard, citing risks to workers and fenceline communities. Public comment open until February 3, 2025.
The EPA proposes revoking chlorpyrifos food tolerances for most uses to protect public health, with 11 crop exceptions.
Learn about the EPA's FY2025 pesticide maintenance fees update, key deadlines, and eligibility for small business discounts or waivers.
The EPA seeks nominations for peer reviewers of phthalate risk evaluations under TSCA. Submit nominations by the deadline to shape future regulatory policies.
MEP Dimitris Tsiodras backs a centralised chemicals data platform under ECHA to boost safety and transparency, aligning with the EU's sustainability goals.
EPA assesses 1,1-dichloroethane and 1,2-dichloroethane risks, highlighting industrial impacts and ecological threats. Stakeholder feedback to shape final conclusions.
The EPA concludes its Part 2 Risk Evaluation for Asbestos, identifying significant health risks from legacy uses. Learn about its findings and regulatory implications.
IPBC alternatives face regulatory and technical hurdles under EU BPR. Learn why Fludioxonil and Pythium oligandrum fall short and why IPBC remains vital.
Minnesota seeks public input on new PFAS product reporting and fee rules. Share feedback by 19 December 2024.
FDA requests public input on PFAS in seafood to improve safety and mitigate risks. Share your data and strategies by February 18, 2025.
The EPA proposes updated Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for 17 chemical substances, requiring risk assessments before new manufacturing or processing activities. Public comments are open until 30 December 2024.
EU panel questions the safety of UV-filter Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate in cosmetics due to genotoxicity and endocrine activity. Public input invited by 17 January 2025.
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Nov 2024
The EPA investigates the environmental and health risks of 6PPD and its toxic transformation product, 6PPD-quinone, seeking public input on alternatives and regulatory actions.
The revisions for decaBDE and PIP (3:1) introduce strict new measures to protect workers and reduce toxic releases.
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EU Court upholds silanamine's hazardous classification, rejecting Evonik’s legal challenge.
Discover SCHEER's 2024 updates to the Weight of Evidence approach for risk assessment, introducing transparency, NAMs integration, and advanced uncertainty analysis.
The HSE's latest guidance under UK REACH outlines steps to minimise animal testing by adopting in vitro, in silico, and other alternative approaches.
Priorities focus on hazardous mixture labelling, import compliance, and improving EU chemical safety strategies.
EPA releases draft guidance for registering pre-saturated disinfecting wipes, detailing efficacy testing with ASTM E3363.
ECHA Board of Appeal upholds the rejection of Coloured Chemicals BV’s registration for ethyl methyl carbonate.
ECHA's report highlights risks and regulatory gaps for aliphatic amines with ether substituents, calling for harmonised classification and targeted restrictions.
Learn about Minnesota's new PFAS reporting rules requiring manufacturers to disclose product details and pay associated fees.
EU progresses PFAS regulation with sector-based reviews, new use cases, and 2025 plans.
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Learn about Brazil REACH, the new Law No. 15,022, which introduces a National Chemical Inventory.
EPA seeks public comments on candidates for 1,3-butadiene risk review. Join the discussion by 29 November 2024 and contribute to this critical evaluation.
Stay compliant with HSE’s GB Biocides Review deadlines for DCDMH, DCEMH, and Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium. Act by February 15 and May 23, 2025.
The EPA is investigating the risks of 6PPD-quinone, a toxic tire chemical harming salmon and ecosystems.
EPA resumes accepting pesticide data from Palamur Laboratory after compliance improvements and GLP recertification.
The EPA highlights progress on PFAS pollution with enforceable standards, cleanup funding, and research advancements while addressing challenges in cost, contamination, and equity.
Malta updates regulations under the Product Safety Act, introducing new cadmium use exemptions in electronics. Compliance required by January 2025.
ECHA’s 2024 report on nano-agrochemicals calls for new EU regulations to manage these emerging technologies, balancing safety and sustainable agricultural growth.
ECHA's RAC concludes that 1,3-butadiene poses significant occupational cancer risks, recommending biomonitoring and deriving an exposure-risk model over a traditional OEL.
ECHA explores Fish Embryo Toxicity test as a humane alternative to fish toxicity testing for chemicals.
