Upcoming GB active substance dossier submission deadline Take action to keep your active substance in the GB Review Programme 17 April 2025 Active chlorine generated from sodium chloride by electrolysis (CAS 7782-50-5 EC n/a) in product types 2, 3, 4, 5 and 11 Upcoming GB active substance renewal submission deadlines Apply for active substance renewal by the deadlines to keep…
Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025
PackUK – the scheme administrator for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility formally launches today. PackUK will implement the UK’s new Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) programme. The EPR Statutory Instrument came into force on Wednesday 1 January and the establishment of PackUK as the scheme administrator is a key part. Investing in Efficient and Effective Local Recycling Services PackUK will shift the cost of managing…
Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025
This workshop style event will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with developing and using alternatives to PFAS. We will highlight innovations in advanced materials and high-tech applications, examining how scientists are developing sustainable substitutes and the broader implications of PFAS replacement across industries, including textiles, electronics and consumer goods. We look to gain insights into balancing performance, environmental safety,…
Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025
Animal diseases: international and UK monitoring Page summary: Monitoring for major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks internationally and in the UK. Change made: Preliminary outbreak assessment and updated situation assessments for foot and mouth disease (FMD) in water buffalo in Germany has been added. Time updated: 4:41pm, 14 January 2025 Research and trade samples or display items…
Ben KempJanuary 27, 2025
Foot and mouth disease in water buffalo in Germany Page summary: Preliminary outbreak assessment and updated situation assessments for foot and mouth disease (FMD) in water buffalo in Germany. Change made: First published. Time updated: 4:12pm, 14 January 2025 Animal diseases: international and UK monitoring Page summary: Monitoring for major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks internationally and…
Ben KempJanuary 24, 2025
Emerging Circular Economy (CE) requirements are pushing manufacturers and their networks to measure and share product circularity information, which poses a key question: how exactly are you measuring and assessing your products' circularity and acquiring the necessary data? Join our expert webinar, Emerging Requirements & Standards for Measuring Product Circularity and Supply Chain Data Collection, where Walter Jager from ECD…
Ben KempJanuary 24, 2025
MedTech Europe has published two position papers. One of the reporting requirements for microplastics (approx. less than 5mm, although there is also a spec for filaments) reporting requirements and the other on the phase out of animal testing. Microplastics Reporting Requirements - link Non-Animal Testing - link
Ben KempJanuary 24, 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