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- September 3, 2024
Update on EU-REACH regulation.
The European Union has recently updated ( amends Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) its regulations regarding Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5), and Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6). According to the new rules, these substances will be heavily restricted starting from June 6, 2026. Specifically, D4, D5, and D6 cannot be placed on the market: As a substance […]
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- March 31, 2024
PFAS Updates
In 2024, the regulation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has seen significant developments both in the U.S. and Europe. United States EPA’s Final Rule on Drinking Water Standards: The EPA has established the first-ever national drinking water standards for PFAS, covering compounds like PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (GenX chemicals). This regulation aims […]
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- July 31, 2023
EU-REACH Updates
Microplastics Restriction he REACH committee voted to restrict the use of intentionally added microplastics in products. This measure aims to prevent the release of about half a million tonnes of microplastics into the environment over 20 years. The proposal will be reviewed by the European Parliament and the Council before adoption (Internal Market). […]
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- July 31, 2022
EU-RoHS Updates
In 2022, the European Union proposed adding two new substances to the restricted list under the RoHS Directive: Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs). These additions, if approved, would increase the number of restricted substances from 10 to 12. The European Commission conducted a public consultation on this proposal, and the restrictions were […]
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