In response to the pandemic, HSE took steps to assist industry’s efforts to increase the availability of hand sanitisers to help reduce the spread/transmission of COVID-19
By July 15, 2022, ECHA is expecting to submit the dossier that is currently under preparation.
On March 16, 2022, Directive (EU) 2022/431 was published in the Official Gazette, amending Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work.
The Note of 5 April 2022 has been published on the portal of the Ministry of Health, updating the national procedure for the management of applications for authorization of plant protection products for plant health emergencies, in accordance with Article 53 of Regulation EC 1107/2009.
ECHA: published the updated guidance on information requirements for human health related to the Biocidal Products Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2020/1149 of 3 August 2020, amending Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (Reg. (EC) No. 1907/2006), introduced the restriction on diisocyanates, which may no longer be present in products for industry and professional users from 24 August 2023
The EU’s sustainability strategy has placed the issue of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances at the forefront, given the substance’s associated dangers for what concern the health and the environment. The European Commission is committed to phasing out all PFASs (PerFluorinated Alkylated Substances), allowing them to be used only when proven to be essential for society.
On November 3, 2021, Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 was published in the Official Gazette. The Regulation amends Annexes II, III and V of the Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, related to cosmetic products.
ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) adopted three opinions on active substance’s applications during its meeting held on 1-3 and 8-9 March 2022. The opinions will be available soon on the BPC webpage.
New procedures for the drafting and submission of authorization procedures for biocidal products and Presidi Medico Chirurgici