40 New Hazardous Chemicals Added to PIC Regulation Starting 1 March 2025, EU exporters will be required to notify their intent to export 40 additional hazardous chemicals. This obligation follows the European Commission’s decision to update the EU’s Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation by adding new substances. Which Chemicals Were Added? The latest addition includes…
Revised CLP Regulation: Key Updates and What Companies Need to Do The updated Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation has officially entered into force as of December 10, 2024. Designed to enhance the identification and classification of hazardous chemicals, this update is a significant step towards better communication on chemical hazards. The European Chemicals Agency…
PFAS Restriction in Europe: Latest Update from ECHA and Five Countries The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), along with authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, has issued an update on the ongoing process to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe. This initiative aims to protect human health and the environment from…
Hazardous Chemicals Found in Cosmetic Products A pilot enforcement project by ECHA’s Enforcement Forum found that 6% of inspected cosmetic products contained hazardous substances banned under the POPs and REACH regulations. National enforcement authorities in 13 countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) checked nearly 4,500 cosmetic products, focusing on ingredients lists for the presence…
New Study Highlights Concerns About Tattoo Ink Ingredients: What’s Really in Your Tattoo? If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, there’s something important you should know: A recent study conducted by Binghamton University, State University of New York, has revealed alarming details about green and blue tattoo inks in Europe. Researchers found that many inks…
Important Updates on Cosmetic Product Claims and Chemical Registration New Guidelines from the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK) The Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK) has introduced two crucial updates in guidelines concerning the cosmetics sector. These changes aim to make product claims more transparent, accurate, and legally compliant. Below are the…
Compliance Date or End of Transition Period – Key Information for Companies The upcoming compliance date of 1 January 2024 for poison centre notifications is a crucial milestone, but it’s important to understand that this is not an immediate cut-off point. From this date onward, new notifications for mixtures meant exclusively for industrial use (as…
Updates on Certain Chemicals in Japan Japan has recently announced significant updates under its Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL). In a joint effort, the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW), the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), and the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) have introduced 164 new chemical substances, along with assessments…
Upcoming Deadline for Poison Centre Notifications: Prepare for January 2025 Compliance As the end of the transition period for poison centre notifications approaches, businesses placing hazardous mixtures on the EU market must act to ensure compliance. Starting 1 January 2025, all notifications must be submitted in the harmonised format as outlined in Annex VIII of…
Sofia Zisi Elected as Chair of ECHA Management Board The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Management Board has elected its Greek member, Sofia Zisi, to lead its work for the next two years. Sofia is the Director General of the General Chemical State Laboratory, operating under Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue. Sofia Zisi succeeds Paul…