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🔍 Headlines in focus
🇪🇺 EU declares war on microplastics
The European Commission makes a bold move, proposing a new regulation that targets plastic pellet pollution. Key requirements? Best practices for handling by operators, mandatory certifications, and methods to estimate losses.
Importantly, SMEs are given lighter requirements to reduce business impacts, with additional support in tow. Now, the ball is in the European Parliament and Council's court for discussions.
☢️ ECHA calls for transparent hazardous chemical trade
In its revealing "Report on the operation of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation [PDF]", ECHA stresses the need to refine current procedures.
With new features in the ePIC application and constructive feedback from the industry, the report underscores the importance of collaboration and efficient resource use.
🇺🇸 US intensifies oversight on PFAS
Following the publication of the EPA's final reporting rule, there's a renewed emphasis on strict reporting of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Manufacturers, take note: this rule requires comprehensive data on PFAS uses, production, disposal, and their effects since 2011.
🇬🇧 UK's water quality faces scrutiny
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has sounded the alarm on 'forever chemicals' in the UK's drinking water.
With PFAS linked to numerous health issues, RSC's #CleanUpPFAS campaign is advocating for stricter water standards and the creation of a dedicated National Chemicals Agency.
It's not just about quality but also about public health and environmental safety.
🇬🇧 UK's REACH tackles chemicals
The HSE has voiced opinions on Chromium trioxide, MOCA, and MbOCA, substances that are crucial in industries like automotive, energy, and renewables.
The Defra Secretary of State with the consent of the Appropriate Authorities has 6 months from receipt of the final opinions in which to make decisions on whether to grant the authorisations.
The big question now – will they get the green light for continued use? Decisions are pending, and they're worth watching.
