The EU Ecolabel criteria for the product group 'Absorbent Hygiene Products' have been revised, covering a wider scope and targeting reusable menstrual cups for the first time.
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On January 22,2024, ECHA updated France intention to submit 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one as Reproductive toxicant.
On December 13, 2023 ECHA updated Germany intention to submit 2,2'-iminodiethanol as acute toxicant, skin irritant, cause damage to skin, carcinogenic and damage reproductive system.
The January 01, 2024 compliance date for poison centre notifications mandates that all new notifications for mixtures for industrial use must adhere to the harmonised format in Annex VIII of the CLP Regulation, including a UFI code on the label…
ECHA is launching a call for evidence on certain chromium (VI) substances to support the preparation of a restriction proposal.
The European Commission is extending the review period for existing active substances in biocidal products to 31 December 2024, citing industry costs and potential consequences of missing deadlines.
The document is a regulation amendment aimed at prohibiting certain hazardous substances. It outlines the list of hazardous substances and their chemical names, which will be effective on January 16, 2024.
The Cabinet Ministers of Ukraine have amended the Resolution & Technical Regulations of Detergents from June 2, 2021, to December 22, 2023.
The Phthalates Action Plan is a comprehensive guide to reducing potential harms to people and the environment caused by phthalates.
The Biocidal Products Regulation (ChemG) has been revised to reduce pesticide use risks.