On proposal from the European Commission and after agreement by the Council, the European Parliament voted in favor of a further one-year postponement of the application of the “Deforestation-free” Regulation on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Like the Member States, MEPs …
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Nov 26, 2025
The new postponement of the "Deforestation-free" Regulation approved by the European Parliament
Nov 26, 2025
The US FDA withdraws its proposal for mandatory testing of products containing talc
The FDA has just announced the withdrawal of its regulatory proposal, initiated in December 2024, which aimed to require testing, using standardised methods, of talc-containing products to detect the presence of asbestos. The Agency explains that it made this …
Nov 11, 2025
A ECHA hub for SMEs
On November 11, 2025, ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) announced the launch of a hub dedicated to SMEs on its website to help small businesses meet their obligations under European chemicals legislation. The hub contains online tools and materials from Member …
Oct 31, 2025
ECHA extends its call for evidence on substances in packaging
On 17 September 2025, ECHA launched a call for contributions on substances in packaging and packaging waste. The initiative, which is part of the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (known as PPWR), was due to end on …
Oct 21, 2025
France withdraws its intention of CLH classification of Methylparaben
In June 2025, ECHA announced France’s intention to propose the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of Methylparaben as an endocrine disruptor. On October 21, 2025, the Agency updated the entry for this preservative in the Registry of CLH intentions to …
Oct 15, 2025
Publication of a summary of updated PFAS restriction proposal
On October 15, 2025, ECHA announced the publication by the five national authorities behind it of a summary of the updated proposal to restrict PFAS in Europe. According to the European Chemicals Agency, this summary “aims to help stakeholders navigate …
Oct 10, 2025
More and more products carrying the European Ecolabel
On 9 October 2025, the European Commission released the latest Ecolabel figures, welcoming a new record number of labelled products (109,096 – up 7% since March 2025) and licences granted (3,384 – up 4%). Cosmetics still have considerable room …
Oct 2, 2025
The European Union seized 112 million counterfeit goods in 2024
In a press release dated October 1, 2025, the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union released figures on counterfeit goods seized in 2024: 112 million items worth €3.8 billion. While CDs and DVDs ranked first with 34.84% of seizures, …
Oct 2, 2025
ANSES brings the subject of "Octocrylene" into the public arena
In a press release published on October 1, 2025, ANSES highlights the restriction dossier it is pursuing for octocrylene. The Agency points out that this UV filter is widely used, that it has a proven impact on the …
Sep 26, 2025
SCCS: status quo on Fullerenes (nano)
At its meeting on 18 September 2025, as stated in its minutes, the SCCS’s “Nanomaterials” working group discussed fullerenes again. With this very clear message: “The Applicants are invited to address all the concerns raised and submit a full …