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Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) – DEFRA Consultation Update

Defra is seeking views on proposed changes to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation, including draft legislation to prohibit 5 new POPs. This is a public consultation on Defra Citizen Space, closing on 13th May 2026. They want to know what you think about draft legislation to add 5 new POPs to the list of prohibited substances in Annex I of the assimilated POPs Regulation. This will…

adminMarch 30, 2026

ECHA Weekly: Highlights from March RAC and SEAC meetings Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA Weekly: Highlights from March RAC and SEAC meetings

Highlights from March RAC and SEAC meetings The Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) advanced restriction work on certain chromium (VI) substances and octocrilene, as well as on applications for authorisation. RAC also adopted opinions on classification and labelling (including on cannabidiol) and on occupational exposure limits. REACH Best practice for conducting…

adminMarch 23, 2026

Biocides: Upcoming EU active substance renewal submission deadline and expiry date Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

Biocides: Upcoming EU active substance renewal submission deadline and expiry date

Upcoming EU active substance renewal submission deadlines Apply for active substance renewal by the relevant deadlines to keep products on the NI market. Under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR), active substance approvals will expire unless a renewal application is submitted to ECHA at least 550 days before their expiry date. The 550-day deadlines are coming up for the…

adminMarch 23, 2026

EU Taxonomy Consultation – closes 14 April Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

EU Taxonomy Consultation – closes 14 April

Dear Members, please see below article regarding the ongoing consultation on EU Taxonomy implementation. The Consultation closes 14th April 2026. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bsi-national-standards-body_bsistandards-aistandardshub-conference-activity-7439356100828655617-WYrN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAAAeH9EBFpe2TIKx6c7gKShKVeAb46UjtpM

adminMarch 23, 2026

CELEX:32026R0667: Regulation (EU) 2026/667 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 as regards the setting of a Union intermediate climate target for 2040 Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

CELEX:32026R0667: Regulation (EU) 2026/667 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 as regards the setting of a Union intermediate climate target for 2040

Dear Members, the EU has updated its binding Net Zero commitment for 2040. Regulation (EU) 2026/667 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 as regards the setting of a Union intermediate climate target for 2040 View article...

adminMarch 19, 2026

FedEx Launches Reusable Packaging for B2B Shippers Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive Industry newsletters Environmental Newsletter Industry Newsletters Environmental Newsletter Archive

FedEx Launches Reusable Packaging for B2B Shippers

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adminMarch 19, 2026

EU Safe and Sustainable by Design framework Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter MedTech Europe Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

EU Safe and Sustainable by Design framework

We are writing to update you that the European Commission adopted on 6 March 2026 the revised recommendation on the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework. For background: The initiative was first announced in the 2020 Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. The framework builds on the 2022 Commission Recommendation, followed by a testing phase and stakeholder engagement involving Member States, industry, academic…

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DEFRA Updates – WC 15th March Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter UK Government Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

DEFRA Updates – WC 15th March

Call for comments on a revised draft risk profile of a substance proposed as a persistent organic pollutant (POP) 2026 Page summary: Call for comments on a draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans, excluding polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans. Change made: First published. Time updated: 5:03pm, 9 March 2026 Call for comments on…

adminMarch 19, 2026

From Technology to Outcomes: What Really Matters in Modern Supply Chain Management Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive Industry newsletters Environmental Newsletter Industry Newsletters Environmental Newsletter Archive

From Technology to Outcomes: What Really Matters in Modern Supply Chain Management

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adminMarch 19, 2026

90% of Companies No Longer in CSRD Scope Plan to Maintain, Expand Sustainability Reporting: Survey Environmental Newsletter Environmental Newsletter Archive Industry newsletters Environmental Newsletter Industry Newsletters Environmental Newsletter Archive

90% of Companies No Longer in CSRD Scope Plan to Maintain, Expand Sustainability Reporting: Survey

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adminMarch 19, 2026