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Euro-Parliament backs tightening of EU toy safety rules by EUbusiness — last modified 13 March 2024, 19:17 CET
The EU Parliament approved its position Wednesday on revamped EU rules on toy safety, offering better protection to children from the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU single market.
New EU rules on toy safety to protect children from harmful chemicals by EUbusiness — last modified 13 February 2024, 23:42 CET
An EU Parliament committee approved stricter rules on toy safety Tuesday, aiming to bring down the number of unsafe toys on the single market and protect children better from toy-related risks.
Remaining intentional uses of toxic mercury to be banned in EU by EUbusiness — last modified 08 February 2024, 22:21 CET
EU institutions reached political agreement Thursday to phase out use of dental amalgam and prohibit the manufacturing, import and export of a number of mercury-added products, including certain lamps.
EU reaches deal on voluntary digital labelling of fertilisers by EUbusiness — last modified 24 January 2024, 00:03 CET
The European Parliament and EU Council reached a political deal Tuesday on the voluntary digital labelling of EU fertiliser products to make fertilisers' labelling, clearer, simpler.. and more digital.
EU tightens labelling requirements for chemicals sold online by EUbusiness — last modified 06 December 2023, 00:06 CET
The European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional agreement Tuesday on an updating of a regulation for the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals sold online.
EU reaches deal to reduce fluorinated gas emissions by EUbusiness — last modified 05 October 2023, 17:12 CET
The EU Council and Parliament reached agreement Thursday on new legislation to massively reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone depleting substances.
EU to step up protection of children from unsafe toys by EUbusiness — last modified 29 July 2023, 00:20 CET
The EU Commission proposed a Toy Safety Regulation Friday which revises current rules to protect children from potential risks in toys, with improved protection from harmful hormone-disrupting chemicals.
Brussels backs phasing out animal use in experiments by EUbusiness — last modified 27 July 2023, 17:46 CET
The EU Commission kick-started a plan Tuesday to phase out animal testing for chemicals across Europe, though campaigners are concerned it will not protect the EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics.
Brussels mulls ban on export of hazardous chemicals by EUbusiness — last modified 11 May 2023, 19:06 CET
The European Commission launched an open public consultation Wednesday to seek views on how to address the production for export of hazardous chemicals that are banned in the EU.
New EU endocrine disruptors rules into force by EUbusiness — last modified 20 April 2023, 18:36 CET
A new EU regulation on classification and labelling of chemicals entered into force Thursday, with new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and chemicals that do not break down in the environment.
New EU exposure limits for dangerous chemicals by EUbusiness — last modified 13 February 2023, 23:34 CET
The Commission took action Monday to further improve the protection of workers from the health risks linked to the exposure to dangerous chemicals: lead and diisocyanates.
EU adopts stringent residue limits for pesticides to protect pollinators by EUbusiness — last modified 08 February 2023, 22:20 CET
The EU continued its battle to address pollinator decline Thursday with new rules on pesticides which will, once applicable, lower the maximum residues levels (MRLs) of two pesticides in food.
EU ban on harmful chemicals in waste comes into force by EUbusiness — last modified 02 January 2023, 23:02 CET
A ban on harmful chemicals came into force Thursday, providing a legally binding obligation to protect human health and the environment from some of the most harmful chemicals in waste.
Brussels proposes tighter rules on chemicals by EUbusiness — last modified 19 December 2022, 23:05 CET
The EU Commission proposed revised rules on chemicals classification and labelling Monday, with new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and other harmful chemical substances.
New EU rules to allow use of recycled plastics in food packaging by EUbusiness — last modified 15 September 2022, 23:19 CET
The EU Commission adopted new rules Thursday on the safety of recycled plastic materials which set clear rules to ensure that recycled plastic can be safely used in food packaging in the EU.
EU moves to halve use of pesticides by 2030 by EUbusiness — last modified 23 June 2022, 23:46 CET
The EU will reduce the use of pesticides by 50 per cent by 2030 under proposals announced Wednesday by the European Commission to restore damaged ecosystems and bring nature back across Europe.
EU agrees to restrict persistent organic pollutants in waste by EUbusiness — last modified 21 June 2022, 20:40 CET
EU Council and Parliament reached a provisional deal Monday on a revised regulation which sets further restrictions to the presence of persistent organic pollutants in waste.
EU to restrict use of harmful Sulfoxaflor pesticide for pollinators by EUbusiness — last modified 07 April 2022, 23:57 CET
The EU is set to adopt, in the coming weeks, legislation to restrict the use of Sulfoxaflor, a pesticide which can have adverse impacts on wild bees, to indoor use only, the EU Commission announced Thursday.
EU states agree to reduce persistent organic pollutants in waste by EUbusiness — last modified 21 March 2022, 23:50 CET
EU environment ministers have agreed to negotiate an agreement with the European Parliament on a regulation that aims to further restrict the presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in waste.
Brussels mulls upgrade to toy safety directive by EUbusiness — last modified 03 March 2022, 22:39 CET
The EU Commission published a public consultation Thursday on the revision of the EU Toy Safety Directive, with the aim of addressing chemical risks that could compromise children's health and safety.