In November 2022, the Belgian government notified the EU of a draft Royal Decree to limit the placing on the market of single-use plastic products. Read all the details in our article!
Chemicals
EU addresses microplastics issue with regulation proposal
The European Commission issued a proposal to restrict microplastics. The regulation will have an impact on products containing those substances. Read more!
Silver Zinc Zeolite: Request for a scientific opinion on its safety
The European Commission requested to issue an opinion on the safety of Silver Zinc Zeolite. Visit our page for more details!
Green Transition to impose new obligations for manufacturers
The European Union has been focusing on sustainability to reach its goal of climate neutrality by 2050. Visit our page for more information!
Restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electronics: what is next?
The European Union restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Do you want to find out which substances? Visit our page!
Transition to non-animal testing methods: plans and actions in the EU
The Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes aims to replace, reduce, and refine the use of animals used for scientific purposes
Call for change: safer, healthier toys in the European Union
The European Parliament has called for stronger regulations to guarantee that all toys marketed in the European Union are safe for children. Discover all the details!
Restriction on microplastics: the ECHA’s proposal
Useful information on microplastics and their correct use and disposal according to the ECHA. Read more on this topic on our webpage.
Toy Safety Directive: an explanatory guidance document revised
The European Commission updated the explanatory guidance document for the Toy Safety Directive (TSD) on 16th of December 2021. One of the most significant changes concerns instructions and safety information on the website, language requirements and second-hand toys. Read the full article for all the details!
The majority of inspected products sold online breach EU chemicals laws
The ECHA’s Enforcement Forum has found that most inspected products sold online breached at least one requirement in EU chemicals law. Read the full article to know all the details!