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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.
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The EPA reforms chemical safety regulations, removing exemptions for PFAS and PBT chemicals to ensure rigorous safety assessments for public health.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
IUCLID v8.13.2 introduces key improvements to data entry, report generation, and regulatory compliance, enhancing user experience.
Discover the latest updates to the CLP Regulation, detailing new hazard criteria and classification guidance.
ECHA’s 2024 assessment on fluoride salts highlights potential endocrine risks in sodium fluoride, prompting further review.
Evaluation of Imidazolium compounds (EC 931-745-8) reveals environmental risks in soil and sediment from industrial and consumer uses.
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Sweden’s Chemicals Agency classifies Bis(isopropyl)naphthalene (DIPN) as very persistent and bioaccumulative, sparking regulatory scrutiny and potential restrictions.
UK updates methidathion MRLs to protect public health, setting strict near-zero residue limits effective May 2025.
The EPA’s finalised risk evaluation for 1,4-dioxane identifies serious health risks, including cancer, from occupational and environmental exposures. Regulatory actions are forthcoming.
Japan enacts strict regulations on hazardous chemicals, including PFAS, to meet global standards, safeguard ecosystems, and enforce industry compliance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
