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European Economic Area·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·3 Oct 2025

EU Tightens Oversight On Hazardous Chemical Exports Under PIC Regulation

The EU’s latest synthesis report on the PIC Regulation adds 48 hazardous chemicals, tightens export consent rules, and heightens enforcement for chemical manufacturers.

European Economic Area·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·3 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·2 Oct 2025

Dutch Proposal Tightens Early Warning System For Harmful Chemicals Using European Data

The Netherlands refines its list of potential ZZS chemicals to better align with EU assessments, boosting early detection and regulatory foresight.

European Economic Area·2 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·2 Oct 2025

EU Adopts New Circular Economy Rules For Automotive Sector

New EU rules require recycled content in vehicles and stricter end-of-life treatment. Automotive sector faces major regulatory shift.

European Economic Area·2 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

Denmark Confirms TMBPA As Endocrine Disruptor

TMBPA identified as an endocrine disruptor for human health and the environment. Denmark to propose EU harmonised classification in 2026.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

EFSA Proposes New Health Guidance Values For Trifluoroacetic Acid

EFSA proposes new ADI and ARfD values for trifluoroacetic acid based on updated toxicological evidence. Stakeholders invited to comment by 22 September 2025.

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

EU Court Backs Bioenergy And Plastic Taxonomy Rules Despite Environmental Legal Challenge

EU Court backs bioenergy and plastics taxonomy criteria, rejecting ClientEarth’s challenge. Decision clarifies sustainability definitions under the EU Taxonomy Regulation.

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

EU Sets 2026 Deadline For PFAS Restriction Review Affecting Over 10,000 Chemicals

EU to finalise PFAS restriction review by 2026, impacting 10,000+ chemicals. Industry must prepare for broad compliance and emissions control obligations.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

EU Tightens Toy Safety Rules: Cobalt Restrictions Set To Impact Manufacturers

The EU proposes stricter toy safety rules to limit cobalt exposure. Industry must prepare for compliance under the updated Toy Safety Directive.

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

New EU Occupational Diseases Manual To Shape Future Chemical Regulations

Eurostat’s new occupational disease manual impacts EU chemical regulations. Discover how standardised data reporting will shape compliance and safety.

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

New UBA Study Calls For Overhaul Of Soil Microorganism Risk Assessment In Agricultural Chemical Regulation

German Environment Agency urges updates to soil microorganism risk assessment, recommending new tests to better capture chemical impacts.

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

REACH Annex XVII Update Adds New CMR Restrictions With Aviation Fuel Derogation

REACH Annex XVII update adds new CMR substance restrictions with a cumene exemption for aviation fuels. Industry must comply by 1 September 2025.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

Revised ESRS Exposure Drafts Aim To Simplify Sustainability Reporting Under CSRD

EFRAG’s revised ESRS Exposure Drafts slash mandatory data points by 57%, opening a 60-day consultation to streamline CSRD compliance.

European Economic Area·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·17 Sept 2025

Revised EU Data Rules Set To Reshape Active Substance Approvals For Plant Protection Products

The EU is updating data requirements for active substances in plant protection products, raising safety standards and regulatory expectations.

European Economic Area·Plant Protection Products Regulation·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·5 Aug 2025

EU Proposes Major Overhaul Of REACH Fees With New SME Verification Rules

The EU proposes inflation-linked REACH fee increases and a new SME verification model. Affects all chemical manufacturers and importers.

European Economic Area·REACH·5 Aug 2025

European Economic Area·5 Aug 2025

European Commission Launches Circular Economy Act Consultation

The EU launches its Circular Economy Act consultation, signalling major regulatory shifts for the chemicals and manufacturing sectors. Have your say now.

European Economic Area·5 Aug 2025

European Economic Area·5 Aug 2025

Germany Proposes Chemicals Act Amendment To Align With EU F-Gas And ODS Regulations

Germany’s draft amendment to the Chemicals Act aligns with EU F-Gas and ODS rules, impacting chemical compliance and enforcement across industry.

European Economic Area·5 Aug 2025

European Economic Area·CLP·5 Aug 2025

EU Court Overturns Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Label, Reshaping Chemicals Compliance

EU Court annuls titanium dioxide carcinogen label, impacting labelling rules under CLP. Key update for chemicals, coatings, and consumer goods industries.

European Economic Area·CLP·5 Aug 2025

European Economic Area·31 Jul 2025

EU Considers Ending SCIP Database To Cut Environmental Compliance Burdens

The EU may scrap the SCIP database to streamline chemical reporting under waste law—potentially easing compliance for manufacturers and importers.

European Economic Area·31 Jul 2025

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·31 Jul 2025

EU Raises Biocidal Product Fees By 19.5% To Reflect Inflation

The EU has updated fees for biocidal products under Regulation (EU) 2025/1490, adjusting for 19.5% inflation. Learn how this impacts your regulatory costs.

European Economic Area·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·31 Jul 2025

European Economic Area·31 Jul 2025

New EU Exposure Limits For Cobalt, PAHs And 1,4-Dioxane Set To Reshape Chemical Risk Management

The EU’s new exposure limits for cobalt, PAHs and 1,4-dioxane will reshape chemical risk management across manufacturing. Compliance deadlines begin soon.

European Economic Area·31 Jul 2025

Latest Articles

EU Tightens Oversight On Hazardous Chemical Exports Under PIC Regulation

Dutch Proposal Tightens Early Warning System For Harmful Chemicals Using European Data

EU Adopts New Circular Economy Rules For Automotive Sector

Denmark Confirms TMBPA As Endocrine Disruptor

EFSA Proposes New Health Guidance Values For Trifluoroacetic Acid

EU Court Backs Bioenergy And Plastic Taxonomy Rules Despite Environmental Legal Challenge

EU Sets 2026 Deadline For PFAS Restriction Review Affecting Over 10,000 Chemicals

EU Tightens Toy Safety Rules: Cobalt Restrictions Set To Impact Manufacturers

New EU Occupational Diseases Manual To Shape Future Chemical Regulations

New UBA Study Calls For Overhaul Of Soil Microorganism Risk Assessment In Agricultural Chemical Regulation

REACH Annex XVII Update Adds New CMR Restrictions With Aviation Fuel Derogation

Revised ESRS Exposure Drafts Aim To Simplify Sustainability Reporting Under CSRD

Revised EU Data Rules Set To Reshape Active Substance Approvals For Plant Protection Products

EU Proposes Major Overhaul Of REACH Fees With New SME Verification Rules

European Commission Launches Circular Economy Act Consultation

Germany Proposes Chemicals Act Amendment To Align With EU F-Gas And ODS Regulations

EU Court Overturns Titanium Dioxide Carcinogen Label, Reshaping Chemicals Compliance

EU Considers Ending SCIP Database To Cut Environmental Compliance Burdens

EU Raises Biocidal Product Fees By 19.5% To Reflect Inflation

New EU Exposure Limits For Cobalt, PAHs And 1,4-Dioxane Set To Reshape Chemical Risk Management

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