GADSL Update in IMDS
The IMDS The latest GADSL update was implemented in IMDS on Friday, March 20, 2026. Several basic substances were reclassified and evaluated according to the updated GADSL requirements. You can…
New: IMDS 026 – Rules and Guidelines for the Regulation Wizard
The IMDS Starting April 24, 2026, the new IMDS Recommendation 026 – Regulatory Information will come into effect. It covers information related to REACH Annex XIV, BPR, MCCP, and the…
New EU Regulation on Vehicle Circularity and End‑of‑Life Vehicle Management in Progress
The IMDS The European Union is developing a new regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and the treatment of end‑of‑life vehicles (2023/0284 (COD)). The aim is to improve resource…
Exceptions to the reuse requirements for plastic film and strapping
PPWR The European Union is currently working on a delegated act that will create exemptions from certain reuse obligations for plastic films and strapping bands under the new Packaging and…
Violations of CEPA are costly
CEPA On January 13, 2026, the Ontario Court of Justice fined cosmetics company Estée Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. CAD 750,000 after it admitted to two violations of the Canadian Environmental Protection…
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New SVHC substances on the REACH Candidate List
REACH On February 4, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added two more substances to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). With this update, the list…
France’s PFAS ban has come into effect
PFAS Since 1 January 2026, France has enforced one of the strictest PFAS bans worldwide – a law that not only protects consumers but also transforms the entire consumer goods…
TSCA in transition: What companies need to know now
TSCA The US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is facing significant changes. For manufacturers, importers, and supply chain managers, this means new reporting requirements, stricter risk management rules, and possible…
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News about conflict minerals and reporting templates
Conflict minerals The regulation of conflict minerals under the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as the accompanying reporting tools such as CMRT, EMRT, and AMRT (formerly PRT), are at the center…
EU POP Regulation: New substances, stricter limits
POP Regulation The EU regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is being further tightened. For companies, this means stricter limits, new substances on the banned list, and additional compliance requirements.…