EU Imposes New Restrictions on PFAS ChemicalsEUThe European Commission has adopted new restrictions on PFHxA and related PFAS under the REACH Regulation, targeting consumer textiles, food packaging, cosmetics. Effective 20 days post-publication.
ECHA Adds New Hazardous Chemical to SVHC ListECHAEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has expanded its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) to include 241 entries. The latest addition, bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, is known for its reproductive toxicity and is commonly utilized as a processing aid, such as a flame retardant.
PFAS Restrictions: June RAC and SEAC Meeting HighlightsECHADiscover provisional conclusions from the June RAC and SEAC meetings on PFAS restrictions. Learn about impacted sectors, key concerns, future evaluations, and additional outcomes.
ECHA Updates Research Needs for Hazardous Chemicals RegulationECHAThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updates its report on hazardous chemicals regulation, highlighting key research areas such as protection against harmful chemicals, environmental pollution, alternatives to animal testing, and improved data availability
