The European Commission has taken a major step towards implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aimed at preventing deforestation globally by regulating products entering or exported from the EU market. Extended Timeline for EUDR Requirements Recognizing the global scope of this legislation and the challenges it poses to businesses, the European Commission has proposed extending the compliance deadlines. Large…
At the end of September, the European Commission updated Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The update cover two substances included in Annex I: a) Methoxychlor – concentration equal to or below 0.01 mg/kg if methoxychlor is present in substances, mixtures or articles.…
The end of the transition period for poison centre notifications is approaching. This means that all notifications for hazardous mixtures placed on the EU market must be in the harmonised format according to Annex VIII of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation from 1 January 2025. The transition period has allowed companies to continue placing their hazardous mixtures on the…
Ensuring the prevention of chemicalaccidents at hazardous facilities is a key component of chemicals management. This document is based on a 2023 OECD seminar series on the Management of Hazardous Substances at Port Areas. The first seminar covered examples from countries on the functioning of their ports with regard to the management of hazardous substances. The second focused on elements…
EFSA and ECHA guidance is now available From 1 April 2026, a new requirement in Europe is to assess the impact of water treatment processes on active substances and their metabolites. This initiative, which is jointly led by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), covers new registrations and renewal of registrations of active substances…
ECHA/NR/24/22 If your company is classified as micro, small, or medium-sized (SME), it’s essential to ensure that you’ve accurately stated your company size in REACH-IT during your substance registration. Incorrect declarations can lead to administrative charges. Helsinki, 10 September 2024 – The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is actively verifying the size of companies that have claimed SME status during their REACH…
Ecodesign has become an important tool for ensuring sustainable development aimed at reducing the negative impact of products on the environment throughout their life cycle. According to the new approaches, the regulation of sustainable products requires manufacturers to implement eco-design principles at all stages of the production process. This applies to both the individual components and the final products entering…
The Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products is based on Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products, adopted on 30 November 2009. This regulation defines the requirements for the safety, quality and labeling of cosmetics entering the Ukrainian market, and in accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 65 dated January 20, 2021, it enters into…
Ukraine has officially adopted the REACH regulation, marking a significant step in aligning its chemical safety standards with those of the European Union. This move requires companies operating in Ukraine to register their chemical substances, ensuring comprehensive information on the safety and use of these substances is available. Important Registration Deadlines: October 1, 2026: Substances at ≥1,000 t/a CMR substances…
ECHA/NR/24/20 Helsinki, 23 July 2024 – In accordance with new provisions confirmed by the European Commission, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will now issue only one administrative charge for joint authorisation applications that include applicants with incorrectly declared company sizes. This policy applies even if multiple applicants falsely claim to be micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The administrative charge will…
