If there’s one thing we can be sure of, it’s that the regulatory landscape is always evolving. In 2017, the European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluati...
The Evolving Regulatory Landscape: A Look Back at 2017
Several key regulations changed in 2017, and companies have many new requirements to be aware of in the year ahead. Throughout the year, governing bod...
EU REACH: Managing Risk, Avoiding Enforcement
The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (EC 1907/2006) has grown exponentially in scope and impact...
25 New CMRs Added to REACH Annex XVII
The European Commission (EC) recently announced 25 new carcinogens, mutagens and/or reproductive toxicants (termed ‘CMRs’) have been added to Annex XV...
[Update] Companies Urged to Comply With Sunset Date for Cr6+
The sunset date for Chromium VI (hexavalent chromium) compounds is today, September 21, 2017, meaning users of the substance should be ready to adjust...
[Video] REACH Regulation: Updated Guidance on Substances in Articles
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released an update to their Guidance on requirements for substances in articles in June this year. The much-antic...
ECHA Warns of Upcoming Compliance Checks for Restricted Substances
Last week, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released a list of 29 substances it may target for compliance checks in the final months of 2017. The ...
New Minamata Convention to Further Regulate Mercury Use
On August 16, 2017, the Minamata Convention on Mercury entered into force, reflecting renewed enthusiasm among international regulatory bodies for the...
European Commission To Make CMR Substance Restriction Under REACH Faster
The European Commission (EC) has taken steps toward reducing the time it takes to restrict a new substance under the Registration, Evaluation, Authori...
The REACH Handbook: Your Guide to SVHC Compliance
The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (EC 1907/2006) continues to grow in scope and impact, dema...