SCIP database on the brink?
SCIP The SCIP (Substances of Concern In Products) database is facing a fundamental change: on December 10, 2025, the European Commission presented a comprehensive simplification package in environmental law. This…
Political agreement—the European Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (CSDDD) is to be amended
CSDDD On December 9, 2025, the European Commission announced that the European Parliament and member states had reached a political agreement on the so-called “Omnibus I” package. The aim is…
EUDR Delay Possible: One More Year for Businesses
EUDR The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was originally scheduled to apply from December 30, 2025. Now the EU Parliament has approved the one-year postponement. A final decision is expected by…
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ECHA Ready to Receive Reports on Microplastic Emissions
REACH The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is preparing to receive reports on microplastic emissions as part of the new restriction under REACH Regulation (Annex XVII, Entry 78). This measure aims…
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EU Tightens Toy Safety Rules
REACH Safer Products, Fewer Harmful Chemicals The European Parliament has adopted new EU toy safety regulations to better protect children and eliminate dangerous products from the market. These rules apply…
EU Supply Chain Act: EU Parliament votes in favor of amendments
CSDDD What companies need to know now On November 13, the European Parliament took a decisive step toward reforming EU supply chain legislation. By a clear majority, MEPs voted to…
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DBDPE added to REACH candidate list
REACH On November 5, 2025, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) added the substance 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE) to the REACH Candidate List. It has very persistent and very bioaccumulative properties and is…
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Current status and outlook
EUDR The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a key instrument of the European Union for combating global deforestation and protecting biodiversity. It obliges companies to ensure that certain raw materials…
IMDS Release 15.1 announced for mid-October
The IMDS On October 18 and 19, there will be some changes in IMDS again: A new substance group will be available in Chemistry Manager (Regulation Wizard) for the EU…
The Federal Plastics Registry: Canada’s roadmap for reducing plastic waste
CEPA With the Federal Plastics Registry (FPR), Canada is taking a decisive step toward a more sustainable future. The goal: to create transparency across the entire lifecycle of plastics, enabling…