Regulatory News & Updates - Page 46

United States·FIFRA·15 Jul 2024

EPA Releases Draft Opinion On Methomyl's Impact On Wildlife

The FWS draft BiOp concludes that the use of methomyl, as currently registered, is likely to jeopardize 82 listed species and adversely modify 34 critical habitats.

United States·FIFRA·15 Jul 2024

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European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·15 Jul 2024

EU Implements Stricter Regulations On Mercury Usage To Protect Health And The Environment

‍Starting 1 January 2025, the use of dental amalgam will be largely prohibited within the EU.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·15 Jul 2024

United States·Clean Air Act·15 Jul 2024

Companies Pay $1mn CIVIL Penalties In Alleged Violation Of Clean Air Act

Additionally, the companies will upgrade equipment to cut emissions, perform regular compliance checks, and speed up leak repairs.

United States·Clean Air Act·15 Jul 2024

United States·TSCA·11 Jul 2024

New EPA Guidance On Methylene Chloride Compliance Released

The compliance guide provides detailed information to help entities understand the rule’s requirements and their responsibilities.

United States·TSCA·11 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·10 Jul 2024

ECHA Releases Report For Complex Inorganics From Non-Metallurgy

Substances such as 'Frits, chemicals' (EC 266-047-6) have been identified with a potential hazard for carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·10 Jul 2024

United States·10 Jul 2024

EPA Proposes New Mitigation Measures For Atrazine Contamination

EPA will take public comment on the revised proposal.

United States·10 Jul 2024

Great Britain·10 Jul 2024

Proposed Amendments To Methidathion Residue Levels In Great Britain

For apples, pears, and quinces, the MRL lowers from 0.03 to a proposed 0.01 mg/kg.

Great Britain·10 Jul 2024

United States·FIFRA·8 Jul 2024

EPA Calls For Public Comment On New Framework Addressing Antibacterial And Antifungal Resistance Risks

The framework guides the EPA's collaboration with federal agencies to balance the agricultural benefits of pesticides while minimising public health impact.

United States·FIFRA·8 Jul 2024

Great Britain·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·8 Jul 2024

GB PPP Approves New Herbicidal Active Substance Bixlozone

The HSE undertook a thorough assessment of Bixlozone against the approval criteria set out in assimilated Regulation No 1107/2009.

Great Britain·GB Plant Protection Products Regulation·8 Jul 2024

Great Britain·GB CLP·8 Jul 2024

Update To GB MCL List In Line With The 14th And 15th EU Adaptations To Technical Progress (ATPs)

The decision was needed to legally include entries from the EU classification that weren't retained in GB law after Brexit ended on 31 December 2020.

Great Britain·GB CLP·8 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·2 Jul 2024

ECHA Evaluates Regulatory Needs For Hydroxyphenyl Benzotriazoles

If the hazards are confirmed, restrictions on the use of these substances are proposed to minimise environmental release and human exposure.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Jul 2024

ECHA Releases Comprehensive Report On Saccharides

ECHA recommends no immediate regulatory actions for the saccharides group based on the current data.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·2 Jul 2024

ECHA's Regulatory Assessment Of Benzophenones: Key Findings And Proposed Actions

All substances are considered potential carcinogens based on structural similarity to benzophenone, which is classified as a Category 1B carcinogen.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·2 Jul 2024

United States·FIFRA·2 Jul 2024

EPA Develops Standard Protocols For Disinfectant Residue Analysis On Hard Surfaces

The protocols aim to apply disinfectants quantitatively, determine post-application residue levels on surfaces, and establish a standard analysis method.

United States·FIFRA·2 Jul 2024

United States·2 Jul 2024

EPA Reaches Settlement With J. Da Silva Properties For Violations Of Federal Lead-Based Paint Rules

An inspection conducted by the EPA in August 2022 revealed several violations of the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule at properties owned by J. Da Silva Properties.

United States·2 Jul 2024

United States·TSCA·2 Jul 2024

EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation Of 1,1-Dichloroethane And Draft Hazard Assessment Of 1,2-Dichloroethane For Public Comment And Peer Review

The EPA is now inviting public comments on the draft documents for a 60-day period following the publication of the Federal Register notice.

United States·TSCA·2 Jul 2024

United States·FIFRA·2 Jul 2024

EPA Releases Updates On Organophosphate Pesticides Dicrotophos, Dimethoate, And Tetrachlorvinphos

These updates are part of the EPA's ongoing effort to ensure these pesticides meet current safety standards.

United States·FIFRA·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Jul 2024

EU Cracks Down On Hazardous Substances With New Ecodesign Regulation

The regulation focuses on ensuring transparency and safety concerning hazardous substances in products.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·2 Jul 2024

EU Seeks Feedback On Proposed Dechlorane Plus Regulation

This draft regulation, reflecting decisions from the May 2023 Stockholm Convention, aims to prohibit or restrict dechlorane plus use within the EU.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·2 Jul 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·2 Jul 2024

European Commission Prohibits Future Imports Of Terbufos

Terbufos has been recognised as a hazardous chemical under the Rotterdam Convention, which requires prior informed consent for its international trade.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·2 Jul 2024