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EU Inspections Reveal Widespread Non-Compliance in Imports
One-third of substances in imported mixtures lacked proper REACH registration, while restricted hazardous chemicals were found above legal limits
Cheap Carbon-Heavy Imports Flood Europe and Drown European Industry
INEOS is filing ten major anti-dumping cases to protect essential chemicals critical to Europe’s automotive, defence, electronics, construction, packaging, and pharmaceutical sectors
Do You Know ChemSec’s SIN List and How You Could Use It?
The SIN (Substitute It Now) List, developed by the non-profit organization ChemSec, identifies hazardous chemicals that are likely to be banned or restricted under EU chemicals legislation such as REACH
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Cefic Calls for Streamlined R&I Funding
The EU must simplify its fragmented Research & Innovation (R&I) funding system to support the chemical industry's transition and ensure global competitiveness
10-Point Action Plan to Simplify EU’s REACH Legislation
Ahead of the European Commission’s REACH revision, Cefic proposes a plan to streamline legislation while supporting the chemical industry and ensuring safety
The Transformation of the Economy Cannot Be Regulated into Existence
Comments from the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) on the EU launch of the "Clean Industrial Deal" and "Omnibus" procedure
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Takes Effect Today
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) takes on new role to improve safety of packaging materials
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Benzene Leads EU’s Hazardous Chemical Trade
In 2023, benzene constituted 98 % of EU exports and 99 % of imports of hazardous chemicals according to Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation report
Cefic Welcomes Mario Draghi’s Plan to Make Europe More Competitive
Draghi’s report calls for additional €800 billion in annual investments and major EU policy reforms to keep pace with the US and China
Make Sure Legislation And Regulations Are Fit For Purpose
Graeme Barden, AICIS Executive Director, explains why the job as a regulator is no longer just to open up page one of a legislation and go, and how Australia differs from other countries
The Future Role of ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency
Sharon McGuinness discusses ECHA's new roles and challenges, emphasising collaboration and the role of academic scientists in European chemicals regulation
E-Waste On The Rise Worldwide
Global e-waste monitor released by UN organizations
European Industrial Deal
Antwerp Declaration—Industry Leaders' Agenda for European Competitiveness
Easier Detection of GM Maize
CRISPR/Cas12a used in biosensor to efficiently detect genetically modified (GM) crops
ECHA CHEM: ECHA’s New Chemicals Database
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) makes growing amount of data available to public in user-friendly way
European Chemicals Regulation: New Candidate List Entries
ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to Candidate List, bringing total to 240 entries, requiring companies to manage risk and provide safety information to customers