New EU active substance non-approval decisions Biocidal products must be phased off the NI market p-toluene (CAS 20018-09-1 EC 243-468-3) in product types 6, 7, 9 and 10 Biocidal products containing these active substances in the relevant product types can no longer be: supplied in NI after 23 December 2025; or used in NI after 23 June 2026 You must…
Ben KempFebruary 3, 2025
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 247 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Two of the newly added substances are very persistent and very bioaccumulative, and two substances have persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic properties. One substance is toxic for reproduction. The updated entry is a substance that has endocrine disrupting…
Ben KempJanuary 30, 2025
ECHA public consultations: call for comments ECHA has announced public consultations on the following proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) The Great Britain mandatory classification and labelling (GB MCL) process includes the consideration of information gathered from public consultations, conducted by HSE or international bodies such as the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Deadline: 7 February 2025 cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium m-azo]benzenesulphonate (EC:…
Ben KempJanuary 24, 2025
Finished IVD’s are exempt from Biocides regulation however intermediates and raw materials are not exempt. PT 2 and 3 are regarding disinfectants, and PT 6 is regarding preservatives used in products. PT 2 & 3 can have an indirect impact on IVD’s by impacting the available disinfectants available for use to disinfect IVD’s. Companies placing products on the market which…
Ben KempJanuary 16, 2025
Revised rules for classification, labelling and packaging enter into force The updated Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation started to apply on 10 December 2024. We encourage companies to review their substance portfolios and update classifications as needed. The updated CLP Regulation aims to better identify and classify hazardous chemicals, as well as improve the communication on chemical hazards.
Ben KempDecember 18, 2024