The Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) adopted opinions supporting the approval of six active substances for several product-types (PT).

The EPA is undergoing review for updating the Confidential Business Information substantiation requirements relating to substance reverse engineering under the Toxic Substances Control Act

The GRACIOUS project will develop a highly innovative science-based framework that supports the assessment of the risk posed by the ever-increasing array of nanomaterials

ECHA has recently published a report detailing the findings of its sixth EU-wide enforcement forum project (REF-6), focussed on hazardous mixture classification and labelling compliance.

After much speculation, the European Commission has adopted a delegated act to amend Annex VIII of CLP 1272/2008 regulation, postponing the date for submission of poison centre notifications

Dr Rémi Vacherot, Senior Toxicologist summarises the current situation of Endocrine Disruptor Chemicals in the current EU Legislation in the latest edition of Chemicals Knowledge Hub’s magazine.

An ECHA FORUM pilot enforcement project, targeting SVHCs in consumer goods sold on the European market, has uncovered high levels of information communication non-compliance.

A regulatory update by Dr Mike Wolfe who works as Associate Regulatory Consultant at Yordas Group.

The recently proposed classification for TiO2 as a suspected carcinogen has been delayed for two months by the EU Council, with an extended period of legislative scrutiny now being undertaken.

With the federal election fast approaching, future impacts on CEPA will be dictated by the election outcome. The Liberal Party, Green Party, Bloc Quebecois, and New Democrats all pledged to open discussion on CEPA reform.

The European Commission is ready to adopt ‘Carcinogenic Category 2’ hazard classification for titanium dioxide present on the market in inhalable powder forms, with particle aerodynamic diameter of < 10 µm.

On 27th October, the 4th revision of Thailand’s revised Hazardous Substance Control Act will enter into force. The revised Act separates the definition of “transit” from that of “import”. Some procedures have also been simplified to reduce the regulatory burden.