The European Commission is considering introducing restrictions for chromium (VI) substances under the REACH Regulation in order to streamline the regulatory process and better protect human health and the environment. The proposed measures are intended to replace the current authorisation system, covering all key Cr(VI) compounds, and are expected to lead to the adoption of new provisions no later than…
ECHA has published an updated proposal to restrict the use of PFAS, prepared by five Member States on the basis of more than 5,600 comments from the consultations conducted in 2023. The document covers new sectors as well as alternative restriction options, and the final decision will be taken by the European Commission following the assessment of the ECHA committees.…
The European Commission is increasing fees for biocidal products and registration of substances under REACH. The method of verifying the size of the company, which will be valid for 3 years, will also change. The European Commission has prepared two proposals to increase fees and charges paid to the European Chemicals Agency: for biocidal products and for registration of substances…
The European Commission has proposed another amendment to Regulation 1223/2009, which includes restrictions on the use of: benzyl salicylate, citral or a ban on the use of triphenyl phosphate. The act is a proposal for now, but it is already worth preparing for potential changes in the formulation of cosmetics. The European Commission has published another proposal to amend Annexes…
At the beginning of 2025 the Ukrainian REACH regulation, modeled on the European regulation on the registration of chemical substances, came into force. The regulation imposes an obligation to register chemical substances placed on the Ukrainian market. By 26 of January 2026, pre-registration and registration of substances classified as CMR and Aquatic hazardous in category 1 must be completed.…
The European Commission has proposed a package of simplifications for the revision of the CLP Regulation published in 2024. Below we present a summary and dates of entry into force of potential simplifications of the regulations. In November 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging…
As part of the concluded negotiations, the content of the updated detergents regulation was agreed. The official publication of the content is planned for the turn of 2025/2026. Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 on detergents provides a harmonised framework for the marketing and use of detergents and surfactants throughout the European Union. As part of the work on the revision of…
The European Commission has presented another package simplifying regulations covering the chemical sector. The simplifications concern chemical regulations in the cosmetics and fertilizers sector, as well as the method of labelling, advertising or selling chemicals. On 08.07.2025, the European Commission published the sixth Omnibus called the European Action Plan for the Chemical Industry. The aim of the Omnibus is to…
The European Commission has presented another proposal to amend the annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as part of the Omnibus programme, which proposes amendments to the annexes II, III, IV, V. The amendment implements the opinions of the SCCS Committee on the safety of cosmetic ingredients and also implements Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564 on substances classified as CMR. On…
The European Commission held a meeting on CLP regulation simplification to reduce burdens on companies, especially SMEs. Topics included label changes, digitalisation, simplification of advertising, and notification processes. Submitted comments will be used to prepare a report for further decision-making. As part of the EU simplification package (Omnibus package), the European Commission is taking action also for the chemical sector,…