On September 02, 2022, ECHA added barium diboron tetraoxide into its substances of very high concern (SVHC) identification list as per the proposal of Sweden. It has thining properties and is used as paint remover.
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On September 02, 2022, ECHA added 4,4'-sulphonyldiphenol into its substances of very high concern (SVHC) identification list as per the proposal of Belgium. The substance is a a metabolite.
On September 02, 2022, ECHA added 2,2',6,6'-tetrabromo-4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol into its substances of very high concern (SVHC) identification list as per the proposal of Norway. The chmical is reactive and used as additive flame retardant.
On September 06, 2022, EU's Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) is seeking public comments on draft Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) for priority substances under the water framework directive of…
In its efforts to investigate the presence of PFAS in pesticides since late 2020, the U.S.
California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is proposing to adopt a Proposition 65 No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) of 0.13 micrograms per day for antimony trioxide.
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On August 09, 2022, a notifiction issued by the U.S.
In its response to call for evidence on the EU's adoption of ‘One Substance One Assessment’ approach for chemical safety assessment and to ensure balanced dissemination of chemical safety information which incentivises companies to invest in…