On June 2, 2026, an amendment to entry 78 in Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation, concerning synthetic polymer microparticles, was published. The amendment…

y May 31, 2026, chemical companies covered by Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 are required to submit an annual report on synthetic polymer microparticles (SPM) emissions for the year 2025. The new reporting obligations for synthetic polymer microparticles apply to a significant group of entities operating in the chemical market – in…

The regulation provides two distinct transitional deadlines, depending on the market status of the product: 31 July 2026 – Placing on the market…

The European Commission aims to increase the protection of children from substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMRs) and may be present

Member states’ representatives approved the Council’s position on the Commission’s proposal to extend certain data protection periods for biocidal products, forming part of the EU’s…

Council agrees position to streamline rules on biocides

REGULATION (EU) 2024/2865 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 October 2024 amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

May 4, 2026 – the Commission published a report on the simplification of the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

The European Commission has announced a simplification package for the EUDR and published a draft delegated act

Cosmetics, #Ingredients, #Changes A new regulation has been published, amending the annexes to the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. Manufacturers and importers must verify product compositions, adapt formulations to the new requirements, and ensure compliance with the specified deadlines. Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/909 of 27 April 2026 amending Regulation (EC)…