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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
🌍 Von der Leyen Calls for Action on REACH and PFAS
Ursula von der Leyen, re-elected as European Commission President, emphasises the need to revise the REACH framework and address PFAS. She advocates for a new Clean Industrial Deal to balance industrial competitiveness with environmental sustainability, urging swift regulatory action to protect public health.
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🧬 EFSA Opens Public Consultation on Revised MoE Guidance for Genotoxic Chemicals
EFSA has launched a consultation on updated guidance for the Margin of Exposure (MoE) approach for genotoxic and carcinogenic chemicals, aiming to improve risk assessment methodologies. The consultation period ends on 6 September 2024, with final guidance expected in 18-24 months.
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🌱 EU Adopts New Biodegradability Criteria for Polymers in Fertiliser
The EU has set new biodegradability criteria for polymers in fertilising products, effective from 17 October 2028. The criteria require polymers to degrade significantly in soil and aquatic environments to minimize environmental impact, aligning with the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy.
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🚢 EU Proposes Updates to Hazardous Chemicals Trade Rules
The European Commission has proposed updating the PIC regulation to include new hazardous chemicals, such as dihexyl phthalate and warfarin, to better manage their risks. Public feedback is invited until 16 August 2024, with the goal of enhancing global chemical safety.
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🌿 EPA Proposes Revocation of PTFE Tolerance Exemption in Pesticides
The EPA proposes revoking the exemption for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) residues in pesticides, as PTFE is no longer used in registered pesticides in the U.S. This action is part of broader efforts to reduce the environmental and health impacts of PFAS.
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