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Last month in Europe, the European Commission published its highly anticipated final proposal to review the CLP Regulation, alongside new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and other harmful substances. In the US, Washington state proposed restricting or imposing reporting requirements on organohalogen flame retardants (OFRs), PFASs, phthalates and phenolic compounds in a range of consumer products. In Asia, China published its first voluntary standard on EU REACH-compliance for automotive makers, identifying 202 substances that are restricted or classified as substances of very high concern under the European Regulation.
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NGO bemoans decision but further win for industry on statutory dates for compliance checks
01 December 2022
Businesses want risks narrowly defined; NGOs seek greater transparency, environmental protections
07 December 2022
Draft EU law to face further scrutiny from member states, industry
07 December 2022
Environment ministry accepting comments until 2 February
01 December 2022
13 December 2022
Planned rule would prohibit certain uses of OFRs, PFASs, phthalates and bisphenols
20 December 2022
Agency solicits peer reviewers ahead of late February release of two documents
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Industry faces pressure to fully engage in long-awaited proposal
09 December 2022
Long-awaited texts, incorporating new hazard classes, to face Parliament and Council scrutiny
20 December 2022
Move to protect increasing trade with the European market
13 December 2022
Grace period for companies handling 100-1,000 tonnes per year of existing substances ends 16 January 2023
08 December 2022
22 December 2022
Huge pressure to phase out the persistent chemicals, says NGO