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EU Chemicals Agency backs 'forever chemicals' ban, with final decision to the Commission

The European Chemicals Agency's opinion follows pressure from Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands to take urgent action to restrict PFAS use due to its environmental and health impact. The European Commission will decide on whether to act upon ECHA's opinion by the end of 2026.

European Commission to determine safety of ethanol in hand sanitiser

European Commission to determine safety of ethanol in hand sanitiser

The EU Chemicals Agency was due to table an opinion on the safety of ethanol before Christmas, but lack of consensus within scientific groups saw the decision postponed. Lawmakers are seeking evidence-based conclusions instead of rushed decisions.

Crackdown on 'forever chemicals' expands ahead of EU rules overhaul

Crackdown on 'forever chemicals' expands ahead of EU rules overhaul

As the EU prepares a broader reform of its chemical legislation, the European Chemicals Agency has updated its proposal to restrict “forever chemicals,” adding new sectors to the scope of its planned ban.

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Industry using ‘tobacco playbook’ to fend off ‘forever chemicals’ regulation

Industry-funded research and exaggerated claims litter arguments made by fluoropolymer industry against stricter regulation

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How does REACH, the EU regulation governing chemical substances, work?

Adopted by the European Union in 2006, the REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) governs the manufacture and use of chemical substances in Europe. Despite its importance, REACH has often been criticised for being slow and complex. These concerns prompted calls for reform as part of the…

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European Parliament Corrects Burdensome Essential Oils Rules

Amendment 32 addresses flawed regulations, ensuring affordable products and protecting EU exporters

‘Outrageous’: MEPs condemn pesticide companies for withholding toxicity data

Bayer and Syngenta accused of breaching legal obligations and unethical behaviour over brain toxicity studies

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EU regulators ‘dismissed evidence’ linking glyphosate to rodent tumours

EU regulators ‘dismissed evidence’ linking glyphosate to rodent tumours

European Chemical Agency’s positive assessment for continued sale of substance is flawed, say environmental campaigners

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