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ECHA assesses esters from dicarboxylic acids for environmental risks, finding potential aquatic toxicity but no need for immediate EU-wide regulatory actions.
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Sep 2024
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.
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EPA delays PFAS reporting to 11 July 2025 to ensure software readiness, giving more time for accurate data submission under the new rule.
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ECHA's assessment finds no current need for additional regulatory actions on lactate esters.
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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.
Stakeholders are invited to submit comments by 14 October 2024, including industry representatives, environmental groups, and the public.
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.
Stakeholders have until 14 October 2024 to submit comments on the proposed SVHC listing under REACH regulation.
The public has until 14 October 2024 to submit comments on the proposal to classify Tris(4-nonylphenyl) phosphite as a SVHC.
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.
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New rules detail labelling requirements for products in specialised sectors, including medical devices, military applications, and semiconductors.
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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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Aug 2024
The guidance stresses robust testing to ensure antimicrobial products effectively reduce Legionella in cooling tower systems.
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The decision to cancel these registrations comes amid growing concerns about the environmental and health impacts of DCPA.
Evonik contested an ECHA decision requiring additional histopathological data for a chemical substance.
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The substance is widely used as an additive in gasoline and for other industrial applications.
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.
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Its applications range from the production of pigments, where it is known as Pigment Yellow 31, to its use in explosives, coatings, and adhesives.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The catalyst for this suspension stems from a series of studies, particularly a Comparative Thyroid Assay (CTA) conducted in 2021.
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.
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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.
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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.
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A product with dicamba and S-metolachlor is proposed for use on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans.
ECHA will only issue one administrative charge for joint authorisation applications.
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.
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.
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.
EFSA is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the proposed revisions, work plan, and engagement activities.
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.
The compliance guide provides detailed information to help entities understand the rule’s requirements and their responsibilities.
Additionally, the companies will upgrade equipment to cut emissions, perform regular compliance checks, and speed up leak repairs.
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Starting 1 January 2025, the use of dental amalgam will be largely prohibited within the EU.
EPA will take public comment on the revised proposal.
For apples, pears, and quinces, the MRL lowers from 0.03 to a proposed 0.01 mg/kg.
Substances such as 'Frits, chemicals' (EC 266-047-6) have been identified with a potential hazard for carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity.
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 framework guides the EPA's collaboration with federal agencies to balance the agricultural benefits of pesticides while minimising public health impact.
The HSE undertook a thorough assessment of Bixlozone against the approval criteria set out in assimilated Regulation No 1107/2009.
The decision was needed to legally include entries from the EU classification that weren't retained in GB law after Brexit ended on 31 December 2020.
The updated Roadmap addresses regulatory actions for PVC and other substances to enhance health and environmental safety across the EU.
The renewed approval of metconazole will come into effect on 1 September 2024 and will be valid until 31 August 2031.
An inspection conducted by the EPA in August 2022 revealed several violations of the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule at properties owned by J. Da Silva Properties.
The EPA is now inviting public comments on the draft documents for a 60-day period following the publication of the Federal Register notice.
The regulation focuses on ensuring transparency and safety concerning hazardous substances in products.
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The evaluation confirms that Diuron poses a confirmed risk of endocrine disruption to the environment.
Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, commonly used as a flame retardant, has been identified by ECHA as toxic for reproduction.
This draft regulation, reflecting decisions from the May 2023 Stockholm Convention, aims to prohibit or restrict dechlorane plus use within the EU.
Terbufos has been recognised as a hazardous chemical under the Rotterdam Convention, which requires prior informed consent for its international trade.
The decision mandates that all advertising statements for biocidal products must accurately reflect their risks.
The assessment supports the inclusion of HFE-7500 under the proposed universal restriction PFAS at the EU level.
The Spanish Ministry concluded that there is a critical need for regulatory actions to manage the risks associated with 4-nonylphenol, branched.
