CHCS NewslettersCHCS publishes Newsletters for its members. The Newsletters contain a variety of articles, often providing important insights into changes in regulation and legislation. Our Newsletters are available free-of-charge to CHCS members, who can access the full list of Newsletters by visiting: CHCS Newsletters. (Non-members can Join CHCS, then access the Newsletters). Latest CHCS Newsletter: August 2025[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our August 2025 edition contains articles as introduced below: Introduction The proposed changes to the EU CLP regulation were discussed in the July Newsletter, with CHCS committing to feature the proposed amendments to the Cosmetics and Fertilising Products Regulations in this, the August Newsletter, alongside ‘Reality Check’ Workshops that were held for these regulations.Reality Check Workshops, Cosmetics and Fertilising Products Regulations The Reality Check Workshop on the CPR took place on 16 May 2025, with 226 participants reported to have attended the online meeting. Discussion with stakeholders included introducing changes to Article 15 to reduce administrative and compliance burdens. EU Chemicals Omnibus, Cosmetics and Fertilising Products RegulationsThe adoption of the sixth Omnibus is purposed to reduce compliance costs and administrative burdens for the chemical industry. This includes simplifying hazardous chemical labelling rules, clarifying EU cosmetics regulations, and easing registration of EU fertilising products by aligning information requirements with standard REACH rules for chemicals. These measures are expected to save at least €363 million annually for the industry (as reported). Proposals for a regulation simplifying the CLP, Cosmetics and Fertilising products regulation notified to the WTO-TBT The European Commission has notified World Trade Organisation, Technical Barriers to Trade Committee (WTO-TBT) of the proposed regulation to simplify changes introduced to CLP, the BPR and FPR. Consultation on UK REACH in case you missed the posting on the CHCS website Caroline Raine posted a News item on the CHCS website regarding a Consultation issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on proposals to extend the UK REACH transitional registration submission deadlines. The existing deadlines are October 2026, October 2028 and October 2030. These deadlines are phased according to the tonnages and hazard profiles of the substances being registered. CHCS Webinars & Events An update on upcoming CHCS events. Training Courses & WorkshopsRegistration is now open for our training courses for Autumn/Winter 2025. This article lists all currently available courses. News From Our PartnersNews from the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP) and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication, based in the USA. Want to find out more? | CHCS NewsCHCS' August 2025 Newsletter is now available, containing several important updates on the many recent changes to the regulation framework. See CHCS August 2025 Newsletter [Posted on 14 August 2025] |