2. June 2025
New simplification package
The European Commission has proposed a new package of proposals to simplify EU rules, boost competitiveness, and unlock additional investment...
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2. June 2025
Catalogue of Borderline Cases Between Articles and Substances/Mixtures
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) The Catalogue of Borderline Cases Between Articles and Substances/Mixtures, published by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA),...
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7. May 2025
Synthetic Polymer Microparticles (SPMs)
The European Union (EU) has recently adopted a restriction regulating Synthetic Polymer Microparticles (SPMs) intentionally added to products under the...
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5. May 2025
ECHA Proposes Restrictions on Chromium(VI) Compounds to Protect Health
ECHA/NR/25/11 The European Chemicals Agency brings forward a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on certain hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), substances. The...
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11. April 2025
ESG delaying the implementation – ‘stop-the-clock’ Directive
CSRD, CSDDD European Parliament Press Releases Plenary session JURI The European Parliament voted to postpone the application dates for...
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9. April 2025
Work on the ‘One substance, one assessment’ approach
On 31 March 2025, the European Parliament debated and then voted on the "one substance, one assessment" solution. This approach...
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8. April 2025
ECHA Enforcement Project on Biocidal Products 2025
The Forum’s subgroup on Biocidal Products Regulation (BPRS), agreed the major enforcement project on biocides (BEF-3) which will focus on controlling...
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31. March 2025
The scope of inspections regarding the classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous mixtures
The Enforcement Forum, which is responsible for coordinating the enforcement of REACH, CLP and biocidal products, held a meeting on...
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28. March 2025
Cefic Calls for Stronger Enforcement of Chemicals Legislation Following EU Safety Gate Report 2023
Cefic’s analysis of the 2023 EU Safety Gate Report has revealed an urgent need to enhance enforcement of EU chemicals...
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27. March 2025
List of projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act
On 23 May 2024, the European Critical Raw Materials Act entered into force, addressing resources and rules for the sourcing...
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