The EU’s Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation now includes 40 additional chemicals, 35 of which are pesticides and 5 are industrial chemicals. 40 Hazardous chemicals added to EU export control list implies that companies must inform authorities before exporting these substances effective from the beginning, March 1st, 2025. 40 Hazardous Chemicals Added to EU Export […]
This Guidance includes technical guidance on how to conduct hazard and exposure assessments, as well as risk characterization for biocidal active agents and products in terms of effectiveness. The year 2023 brings forth a comprehensive and illuminating resource for the biocidal industry with the release of Volume II of the guidance on biocidal products regulation […]
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) represent a large class of synthetic chemicals with extensive use. The proposal was prepared by authorities in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden then submitted it to ECHA. Aim of the PFAS restriction proposal is to reduce PFAS emissions into the environment and make products and processes safer for […]
ECHA launched the public consultation on formaldehyde released from the reaction products of paraformaldehyde and 2-hydroxypropylamine. If an active substance meets any of the criteria listed in Article 10(1) of the BPR, the evaluating competent authority may identify it as a potential candidate for substitution. Before submitting its opinion on the approval or renewal of […]