European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act to introduce new hazard classes under the CLP for endocrine disruptors, persistent, and mobile chemicals.

The EU's fast-tracked amendments to hazard classes under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008) are due to be adopted soon.

Are the US and EU adopting similar approaches to regulating substances? We find out what these approaches are and why this is a significant change.

With thousands of regulations enacted or revised every year, companies must adhere to the changing rules, regulations and standards. However, staying on top of these changes can be a time-consuming task.

Everything you need to know about digital product passports and the many benefits they provide to society.

Learn how the new legislation aims to provide more consistency and allow for greater alignment between Canadian and other global regulations of similar substances, leading to shorter registration times.

As society’s risk tolerance changes, there is a greater need for sound strategies and substitutions to phase out the use of hazardous substances in favour of more sustainable alternatives.

One of the most profound changes proposed under the EUs Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) is the proposal to extend the duty to register polymers. With 200,000 polymers on the market, this change will have a huge impact.

The European Commission has revised certain information requirements for registering chemicals under REACH. Read to learn what these revisions are.

It is important that all hazardous properties of chemicals are readily available for the safeguarding of people as well as the environment. This is why knowing how to read GHS labels is essential.

In South Africa, substances and mixtures intended to be used at a workplace must comply with the classification, labelling and safety data sheet requirements according to GHS rev 8.

Enforcement is one of the three pillars of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, which was first introduced in October 2020. The commitment to enforcement is now being worked out in detail and given teeth in various acts and initiatives.