Widely used PFAS-pesticide about to lose EU approval
(4 and 5 December 2024) Flufenacet, a widely used active ingredient in pesticides, is about to lose its EU approval granted in 2003, if Member States agree to a draft […]
Head of ECHA says grouping can simplify REACH procedures
(4 December 2024) “Chemical grouping […] is a good way to simplify […]. By looking at groups [of chemicals], we can in a way address all the chemicals in one […]
Von der Leyen to simplify REACH for more circularity and resilience
(18 July 2024) Newly elected President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, wants to simplify the chemicals safety law REACH as part of a “continued shift to a […]
The European Parliament strengthens Commission’s proposal for toxic-free toys
(13 March 2023) The European Parliament voted in support of strengthening the chemical safety provisions in the Commission’s proposal for a new toy safety regulation.It extended the list of restricted […]
Chemical sector leads a push for putting industry first in next Commission
(20 February 2024) The chemical industry took the lead and gathered energy-intensive companies and sectors at the European Industry Summit 2024 at BASF in Antwerp to ask EU leaders, Commission […]
The universal PFAS restriction proposal: one year on
What PFAS regulations exist beyond the EU?
Environment committee unanimously supports banning the most harmful chemicals in toys
Environment Commitee votes for ban on PFAS and bisphenols in toys.
Belgian presidency commits to advancing the EU Chemicals Strategy
Belgium committed to advace the EU Chemicals Strategy
Belgium EU Presidency agenda – chemicals files
What are the incoming Belgium EU Presidency`s plans on chemicals?
German Government published five-point plan on EDCs
The plan is a good first step. However, concrete regulatory actions and awareness-raising messures are urgently needed.
EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation
CLP regulates the classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substancesa and mixtures.
Hopes and Challenges of the EU Decision to Ban Plastic Waste Export
The EU Parliament decided to stop shipping plastic waste to non-OECD countries.
Legalized poisoning: the renewal of the approval of glyphosate in the EU for 10 years
Glyphosate renewal for another 10 years