ECHA issues revised proposal on PFAS restrictions with the inclusion of eight additional sectors not explicitly covered before.

The European Commission announces a major review of the BPR to simplify its processes due to the number of detected problems in recent years.

If your biocidal products contain Geraniol, recent regulatory changes in the European Union may significantly affect your business.

The EC has put forward a draft to update Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, aiming to further reinforce cosmetic safety

The European Commission has introduced the Omnibus Plan, a new Action Plan for the Chemical Industry simplifying EU Regulations.

MIT approved for use in biocidal products of product-type 6 (preservatives for products during storage) according to BPR.

UK opens consultation to Incorporate New GB CLP Hazard Classes based on EU CLP criteria in Major Chemical Safety Reform.

European Detergents Regulation Update. The EU has taken a decisive step towards greater sustainability and safety with this recent update.

A central feature of the REACH Regulation revision is the introduction of a ten-year validity limit on REACH registration dossiers.

BIT, DBNPA, and formic acid approved under the BPR Regulation after European Commission decision according to BPR.

Only 7 months remain until the approval of prallethrin as an active biocidal substance for PT18 (insecticides) under the BPR.

Updates on REACH Fees for SMEs. The European Commission has proposed dropping the REACH administrative fees for SMEs.

ECHA to Restrict Chromium VI substances. ECHA has taken a significant decision by proposing an EU-wide restriction on (Cr(VI)) substances.

EU Restricts Microplastics. On October 17, 2023, the European Union implemented Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 under REACH to combat pollution.

CoRAP 2025-2027 to evaluate 28 registered substances suspected of posing risks to human health or the environment according to REACH.

Next sectors for PFAS restriction assessment. RAC and SEAC proposed to include in the PFAS’s review pogram Medical devices and Lubricants.

Ecolabel for Detergents. The EU Ecolabel certifies cleaning products and detergents that meet strict environmental and performance standards

harmful chemicals in packaging. The Agency will now identify and, when necessary, push for restrictions on these dangerous substances

EU Cosmetics Regulation update. The European Commission Launches Evaluation of Cosmetics Safety Rules during the period 2025-2026.

Following ECHA’s review of ethanol as a biocidal active substance we need to focus on its approval according to Biocidal Products Regulation.

REACH revision scheduled: The European Commission has officially confirmed its commitment to overhauling the REACH regulation this year.

The European Commission has proposed a 19.5% increase in REACH fees charged by the European Chemicals Agency for registration purposes.

ECHA added 5 new entries to SVHCs List. ECHA has recently expanded the SVHCs List, increasing the total number of SVHCs to 247.

REACH Certification for Articles: Does your company sell jewelry, appliances, toys, etc.? If so, your business is likely affected by REACH.

40 hazardous chemicals added to PIC – Are you a chemicals exporter? You can start notifying them now (effective March 1, 2025)

ECHA has announced that the updated CLP Regulation about Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) has come into effect on December 10th

November BPC meeting highlights (Biocides, BPR). BPC decided to approve New Biocidal Substances such as MIT and MIT (PT6) and DBNPA (PT11).

ECHA Inspection: 35% of Safety Data Sheets fail to meet REACH and CLP Standards, Safety Data Sheet Compliance it’s a persistent Challenge

Ethanol as reproductive toxicant cat. 2? This could render the substance unusable in some products, such as antiseptic hand rubs.

7 months remain until the ADBAC/BKC approval for PT2 (Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals)

Brazil PL 6120/2019 approves new chemical regulation law: A step towards REACH that will help Brazilian companies to ensure chemical safety.

Silver and zinc zeolite approved as an active substance for use in biocidal products of types 2, 7, and 9, in accordance with BPR

All Poison Centre notifications must be in the harmonised PCN format (Annex VIII of CLP) as of January 1, 2025 according to CLP

Given the importance of PFAS and talc in the daily use of citizens, these were the key points of the RAC and SEAC meeting.

Embarking on the BPR authorization process can feel overwhelming Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you understand the requirements.

Britain is worried about losing up to 2,700 entries on the approved list of biocidal active substance suppliers for the British market.

The European Commission Admits Unrealistic REACH Deadlines due to the current characteristics of substances and chemical products.

On the 23rd of July, the Ukrainian government approved the Ukranian REACH for the safety of chemical products

The European Commission publishes the draft approval of prallethrin as an active insecticide substance (TP18)

ECHA scrutinizes more sectors in sweeping PFAS Restriction Proposal (F-gases, transport and construction products will be the next)

This article summarizes the conclusions on the 104th CA meeting about the discussions held about the Same Biocidal Products Regulation.

A New EU Project Targets Mislabeled Mixtures to protect consumers from hidden dangers: Electronic Cigarettes and Fresh Scents

REACH registrations need updates. A recent industry review of REACH registrations has revealed significant data gaps.

EU Updates Table of Harmonized Entries in Annex VI to CLP with the Delegated Regulations (EU) 2023/1435 and (EU) 2024/197

UK Streamlines UK REACH Registration with a new Alternative Transitional Model open to consultation on Defra’s website.

Significant step towards harmonization with the EU by adopting a revised format for Safety Data Sheets in Serbia (SDS) for all chemicals.

On April 23, the European Parliament approved the revision of CLP to include new CLP hazard categories and other specific requirements.

If you are marketing chemicals you have surely heard of endocrine disruptors. Why are they so important? What can we do about them?

Biocide Regulations in Germany: Restrictions on self-service sale of certain biocidal products such as rodenticides, insectides, etc.

ECHA enforces Poison Centre Notifications of hazardous mixtures through inspections that are planned to start in January 2025.

New regulation on allergen labelling in detergents that requires detergent manufacturers to indicate the presence of 81 allergens.

Approved Directive (EU) 2024/825 on Greenwashing: Empowering consumers for the Ecological Transition

BPC February 2024 meeting highlights: positive opinion on the BPR approval of prallethrin and silver zinc zeolite.

The Regulation identifies the different REACH roles and the associated obligations for each one depending on their business activity.

Between 2009 and 2023, the Agency has reviewed approximately 15,000 REACH registration dossiers, representing 21% of all full registrations

The approval date for ADBAC/BKC (C12-C16) for use in biocidal products of product-type 2 according to BPR Regulation is 1st July 2025

What are Material Safety Data Sheets? When should they be provided? And… when should they be updated? What is the latest regulatory update?

ECHA has added five new substances to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) due to their associated risks.

CLP Regulation (31/07/2023) introduces new CLP hazard classes on endocrine disruptors and new deadlines to adapt chemical products

The EU Ecolabel is the official voluntary environmental label of the European Union and certifies products with a low environmental impact.

Anticipation Fulfilled: KKDIK Regulation Amendment Officially Announced. The amendment was published on December 23, 2023.

Only 1 year left for Chrysanthemum cinerariafolium approval as biocidal active substance as insecticide (PT18) according to BPR.

Released a provisional agreement to amend the CLP Regulation. This agreement focuses primarily on adapting the regulation to online sales.

This decision comes after encountering problems with its approach to establishing its own registration requirements under UK-REACH.

One-third of biocidal products fail to meet biocidal regulations: EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) and national transitional regulations

Biocidal products in coatings play a crucial role in protection, prevention, and hygiene but what is the applicable regulatory framework?