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01 Jul 2025

Commission welcomes agreement to extend EU gas storage rules until 2027
The EU has agreed to extend gas storage obligations until the end of 2027, reinforcing energy security and market stability ahead of winter seasons.
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01 Jul 2025

Commission proposes measures to cut EUR 400 million in business compliance costs
The Commission’s fourth Simplification Omnibus package proposes measures to reduce administrative burdens for EU companies, with a focus on SMEs and a new ‘small mid-cap’...
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01 Jul 2025

Three hazardous substances added to EU’s candidate list of chemicals of concern
ECHA has listed three new substances of very high concern, raising the total number of entries to 250.
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29 Mar 2025

New EU rules on the safety and sustainability of construction
The new Construction Products Regulation entered into force on 7 January 2025. The regulation modernises the rules from 2011, makes it easier to sell construction...
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29 Mar 2025

ECHA to oversee safety of food packaging materials across the EU
The European Commission has tasked ECHA with improving the safety of chemicals in food contact packaging.
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29 Mar 2025

ECHA expands candidate list with five new hazardous chemicals and revises existing entry
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added five substances of very high concern to its Candidate List, reinforcing efforts to protect human health and the...
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29 Mar 2025

EU strengthens chemical safety rules with new additions to PIC Regulation
The EU has added 40 hazardous chemicals to its PIC Regulation, reinforcing export control and protection standards.
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29 Mar 2025

EU moves to ban bisphenol A in food contact materials to protect public health
The European Commission adopts a sweeping ban on bisphenol A in food contact materials, citing serious health concerns.
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29 Mar 2025

EU bans PFHxA use in everyday products to curb ‘forever chemicals’
The European Commission has restricted PFHxA chemicals in consumer goods to protect health and the environment.
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29 Mar 2025

New EU chemical labelling rules aim to enhance safety and transparency across the market
Updated EU regulations on chemical labelling and hazard classification have entered into force, strengthening consumer safety and improving clarity for businesses across the chemicals sector.
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