The online market for counterfeit products has expanded over the last two decades, endangering the interests of several stakeholders. Read about it here.
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European Commission proposes new classification and labelling of chemicals under CLP
Classification and labelling of substances and mixtures is covered by the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008). Find out more about it here.
The New Machinery Regulation Proposal: Enhanced Safety through a Simpler Framework
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is a key piece of EU legislation that follows the ‘New approach‘ principles. Read about the new proposal to update this legislation.
Fighting a threat to public security: Regulation on marketing and use of explosives precursors
Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors entered into force on February 1, 2021, amending Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 and repealing Regulation (EU) No. 98/2013.
EU tobacco products directive is effective after all!
Read what the first Report published by the European Commission on the Tobacco Product Directive says.
High-risk medical devices in Europe: new methods of evaluation through CORE-MD project
Discover the new methods of evaluation through CORE-MD project on high-risk medical devices in Europe.
ECHA, REACH and Animal Testing
Read more on testing and marketing bans in the EU.
Children’s safety ensured: an evaluation of the Toys Safety Directive by the European Commission
Find out more about the evaluation by the European Commission on the Toys Safety Directive.
Final SCCS Opinion on the safety of presence of BPA in clothing articles published
The EU Commission and its Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published its final opinion on presence of Bisphenol A (BPA) in clothing articles.
WHAT’S NEW WITH ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES? FINAL OPINION FROM SCHEER
The Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) of the EU Commission adopted o the Final Opinion on electronic cigarettes.