Since Brexit, the EU and UK regulatory requirements for chemicals have diverged significantly. This adds a lot of complexity for companies seeking to comply with both regimes.
At the request of the European Commission, ECHA has assessed the risks posed by certain hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), substances to workers and the public as well as the socio-economic impacts of potential restrictions, and has brought forward a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on these substances.
The UK Parliament
Environmental Audit Committee has launched an Inquiry into PFAS. Submissions of written evidence can be made up to 26 May.
The announcement mentions that….“Members will be considering whether enough is being done to understand fully the risks of PFAS in the UK and whether research institutions and the Environment Agency are equipped to monitor their impact”.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently published the Statutory Instrument amending the UK REACH fees payable to the UK REACH Agency (The Health and Safety Executive). The Statutory Instrument (2025 No. 299), laid before Parliament on 10 March, will enter into force on 1 April 2025.
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