Sometimes, ignorance is bliss — but when it comes to compliance and regulatory changes, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Throughout 2019, chan...
European Chemicals Agency Announces New Strategic Priorities
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently announced its new strategy defining its priorities, and their implementation, for 2019–2023. The ECHA’s ...
ECHA Adds New SVHCs to REACH Candidate List
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released six new additions to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Re...
EU to Increase Compliance Enforcement in 2019
Too many non-compliant products are being sold in the European Union (EU) due to weaknesses in regulatory enforcement, according to members of the Eur...
Canada Publishes Asbestos Regulations
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring, fibrous silicate mineral that can be rendered soft and flexible, yet resistant to heat, electricity and chemical co...
ECHA Increases Vigilance on REACH Registration Dossiers
Beginning on January 1, 2019, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will take a more aggressive approach to verifying the compliance of all relevant Re...
ECHA Releases REACH Registration Data
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has recently released details of the May 28, 2018 Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemi...
ECHA Evaluating New Substances for SVHC Candidate & Authorisation Lists
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently opened two public consultations for substances being considered under the European Union (EU) Registrati...
Volkswagen Set to Recall More Than 124,000 Vehicles Containing Cadmium
Volkswagen may need to recall more than 124,000 electric and hybrid vehicles due to the presence of cadmium, which is prohibited under the European Un...
Danish Government Reiterates Need for Supplier Responsibility After Failed Tests
There’s little leeway for non-compliant products in the Danish market. The government of Denmark is enforcing strict chemical reporting processes, whi...