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Guides on the EU policy on chemicals.
Renewal of the approval of glyphosate - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 16 November 2023, 23:14 CET
EU Member States on 16 November did not reach the required qualified majority to renew or reject the approval of glyphosate during a vote at the Appeal Committee. In line with EU legislation and in the absence of the required majority in either direction, the Commission is now obliged to adopt a decision before 15 December 2023 when the current approval period expires.
Protection of children from unsafe toys - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 29 July 2023, 00:13 CET
The European Commission proposed on 28 July a Toy Safety Regulation revising the current rules to protect children from potential risks in toys. While toys put on the EU market are among the safest ones in the world, the proposed rules will further improve this protection, in particular from harmful chemicals.
EU Commission response to Citizens' Initiative "Save Cruelty-Free Cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without Animal Testing" - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 25 July 2023, 23:38 CET
The European Commission responded on 25 July to the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) 'Save Cruelty-free Cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without Animal Testing'. The response provides a comprehensive overview of the EU's legislative and policy framework relevant to the use of animals for testing purposes. It also proposes additional actions to further reduce animal testing.
Revision of the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 19 December 2022, 22:37 CET
The European Commission proposed on 19 December a revised Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP) and introduced new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and other harmful chemical substances to better protect people and the environment from hazardous chemicals.
New rules to reduce the risk and use of pesticides in the EU - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 22 June 2022, 22:56 CET
The European Commission proposed on 22 June to reduce the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030.
Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability by EUbusiness — last modified 14 October 2020, 18:34 CET
The European Commission adopted on 14 October the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
Bayer - Monsanto: the Commission's competition concerns by EUbusiness — last modified 22 March 2018, 22:30 CET
The European Commission approved on 21 March under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Monsanto by Bayer. The merger is conditional on the divestiture of an extensive remedy package, which addresses the parties' overlaps in seeds, pesticides and digital agriculture.
Ten years of REACH - Commission review by EUbusiness — last modified 06 March 2018, 22:29 CET
The European Commission proposed on 5 March actions to facilitate implementation of 'REACH', the key EU law on chemicals, which has made significant contributions to enhancing the protection of human health and the environment and promoting alternatives to animal testing.
Endocrine disruptors by EUbusiness — last modified 07 July 2017, 00:31 CET
EU Member States representatives voted on 4 July in favour of the European Commission's proposal on scientific criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in the field of plant protection products. This is seen as an important step towards greater protection of citizens from harmful substances.
Endocrine Disruptors: Commission Communication by EUbusiness — last modified 07 November 2018, 18:21 CET
The European Commission adopted on 7 November a Communication outlining its strategy to address the problem of endocrine disruptors, with the aim of protecting consumers against harmful chemicals which change our hormonal system.
Protection against exposure to hazardous chemicals by EUbusiness — last modified 27 February 2013, 23:45 CET
The European Commission has proposed to better protect workers from risks linked to exposure to chemicals at the workplace.
Fish-friendly laundry and dishwasher detergents - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 15 December 2011, 00:01 CET
Washing powders and dishwasher detergents will need to be almost phosphate-free in future, following a vote in the European Parliament on Wednesday. The measures aim to protect aquatic life in waterways and seas around the EU.
EU proposal to ban phosphates in laundry detergents - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 04 November 2010, 16:29 CET
The European Commission has proposed to ban the use of phosphates and to limit the content of other phosphorous containing compounds in laundry detergents. The draft Regulation aims to reduce the phosphates found in waste water and to improve water quality. The draft Regulation does not affect detergents for automatic dishwashers or those used by professionals as technically and economically feasible alternatives are not yet available throughout the EU. However, Member States can regulate the phosphate content of these detergents in specific circumstances.
Chemicals deadlines - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 22 September 2010, 12:25 CET
The chemicals deadlines: REACH places the responsibility on industry to manage the risks that chemicals can pose to human health and the environment. The REACH registration deadline is 30 November 2010. Companies have also to notify by 1 January 2011 the classification and labelling of the substances they place on the market to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), who will publish the information in the Classification & Labelling Inventory.
Registration and authorisation for safer chemicals in the EU - briefing by EUbusiness — last modified 25 March 2010, 18:38 CET
European Commission Vice President Tajani and Commissioner Potočnik on 25 March announced EC action to make progress towards the registration of chemicals and the management of substances of very high concern. This memo focuses on action being taken for European companies, in particular for SMEs, towards the approaching deadline of 30 November 2010 under REACH. It also provides background information regarding substances of very high concern and authorisation, where substantial progress has been reached.
The safety of toys in the EU by Ina Dimireva — last modified 03 March 2022, 22:23 CET
Toys contribute to child development and play is an essential part of growing up. However, toys have to be safe for children to play with. Ensuring that toys marketed in the EU do not put children at risk is a priority. EU legislation aims to ensure that toys meet safety requirements that are amongst the strictest in the world, especially in relation to the use of chemicals in toys.
EU Enterprise and Industry Contacts by Ina Dimireva — last modified 22 September 2009, 22:38 CET
 
REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals by Ina Dimireva — last modified 24 September 2009, 19:27 CET
REACH is the Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. It entered into force on 1st June 2007. It streamlines and improves the former legislative framework on chemicals of the European Union.
CLP: Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging by Ina Dimireva — last modified 22 September 2009, 22:43 CET
The CLP is an EU regulation which sets the rules for classification and labelling of chemicals. It aims to determine whether a substance or mixture displays properties that lead to a classification as hazardous.
Chemicals Reference Documents by Ina Dimireva — last modified 22 September 2009, 22:47 CET
EU reference documentation related to CLP (the Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures) and specific chemicals.