Regulatory News & Updates - Page 49

United States·TSCA·29 Apr 2024

EPA Finalizes Stronger Chemical Risk Evaluation Process

All risk evaluations initiated 30 days post-publication will adhere to these updated procedures.

United States·TSCA·29 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·29 Apr 2024

European Commission Unveils "Essential Use" Chemical Strategy To Enhance Green Deal

The "essential use" concept, although not immediately altering existing legislation, sets the stage for potential future integrations into law.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·29 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·29 Apr 2024

European Positive Lists: EU Commission Sets New Standards For Water Contact Substances

Full application of this legislation by December 2026 gives stakeholders time to gradually adapt to new requirements.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·29 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·29 Apr 2024

Pollinis France Challenges The European Commission's Approval Of Boscalid

The applicant argues that the decision to extend boscalid's approval violates several EU laws and principles.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Plant Protection Products Regulation·29 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·22 Apr 2024

PFAS REACH Restriction Progress: Proposal Submitters Detail Assessment Updates

The collaborative effort aims to refine the initially submitted proposal based on the insights gained from public feedback.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·22 Apr 2024

United States·FIFRA·22 Apr 2024

EPA Publishes Update On Draft Herbicide Strategy (April 2024)

The EPA continues to engage with various stakeholders to refine the strategy, with the final version scheduled for release by 30 August 2024.

United States·FIFRA·22 Apr 2024

United States·TSCA·22 Apr 2024

EPA Seeks Public Comment On Asbestos Risk Evaluation

The EPA is keen on receiving input on the draft evaluation, particularly concerning the assessment methodologies and conclusions drawn.

United States·TSCA·22 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·18 Apr 2024

ECHA Board Of Appeal Overturns Agency's Decision In Chemical Mutagenicity Case

The Board identified errors in the Agency's risk assessment regarding the substance's potential for mutagenicity.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·18 Apr 2024

United States·Clean Air Act·18 Apr 2024

EPA Regulations To Transform Air Quality Standards In Chemical And Polymer Industries

One of the central aspects of the new regulations is the tightened controls on equipment leaks of VOCs in SOCMI.

United States·Clean Air Act·18 Apr 2024

United States·18 Apr 2024

EPA Updates Interim Guidance On PFAS Destruction And Disposal

The guidance zeroes in on three large-scale capacity technologies — thermal destruction, landfills, and underground injection.

United States·18 Apr 2024

Chemicals pollution barrels outside a factory

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·18 Apr 2024

EU Introduces Criminal Penalties For Chemical Regulation Breaches: Key Changes

The updated legislation introduces criminal penalties for severe infringements that cause significant environmental damage.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·18 Apr 2024

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·18 Apr 2024

European Court Defines Importation And Registration Guidelines Under REACH Regulation

ECJ clarifies that buyers don't need to register substances under REACH if another EU entity has already taken responsibility and registered it.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·18 Apr 2024

France·18 Apr 2024

‘Forever Chemicals’: French MPs Move PFAS Product Ban Forward

The bill mandates phasing out of PFAS in a variety of consumer products, leading up to a complete prohibition on all PFAS in textiles by the year 2030.

France·18 Apr 2024

United States·10 Apr 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Sets National Drinking Water Standard For PFAS

The rule sets limits for five individual PFAS chemicals and also establishes a combined limit for mixtures of certain PFAS.

United States·10 Apr 2024

United States·FIFRA·9 Apr 2024

EPA Implements New Measures To Safeguard Endangered Species From Harmful Insecticides

The mitigation measures are for the use of three widely-used insecticides: chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion.

United States·FIFRA·9 Apr 2024

Farm worker in field with digital tablet

United States·FIFRA·9 Apr 2024

EPA Issues Warning On Herbicide Dacthal

Used extensively in agricultural and non-agricultural settings, DCPA is a key herbicide for crops like broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, and onions.

United States·FIFRA·9 Apr 2024

Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·9 Apr 2024

UK Declares Non-Approval For 63 Active Substances In Biocidal Products Regulations

Manufacturers, suppliers, and users are urged to review the list and prepare for the upcoming changes to ensure compliance.

Great Britain·GB Biocidal Products Regulation·9 Apr 2024

Great Britain·GB Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·9 Apr 2024

UK Government Publishes Results Of POPs Public Consultation

As the consultation process concludes, the government faces the challenge of translating stakeholder feedback into effective policy measures.

Great Britain·GB Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)·9 Apr 2024

Great Britain·UK REACH·9 Apr 2024

UK Launches Public Consultation On PFAS In Firefighting Foams

The incorporation of PFAS into firefighting foams has raised significant environmental and health concerns.

Great Britain·UK REACH·9 Apr 2024

United States·TSCA·2 Apr 2024

EPA Initiates Lead Inspection Campaign In Manchester, NH, To Combat Childhood Lead Poisoning

The campaign's primary focus is on ensuring adherence to the Toxic Substances Control Act's lead paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.

United States·TSCA·2 Apr 2024