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: July 2024[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our July 2024 edition contains articles as introduced below: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation published in the OJ: First working plan includes detergents, paints, lubricants & chemicals Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products has been published in the Official Journal (OJ) and will enter into force on 18 July 2024.European Council mandate to update list of pollutants in surface water and groundwater: PFAS, pharmaceuticals and pesticides The European Council has agreed the mandate for negotiation with the European Parliament on the Proposal for a Directive, amending:
The press release issued on 14 June outlines the position of the European Council on the European Commission proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents and surfactants, repealing Regulation 648/2004, herein referred to as the detergents regulation. European Chemicals Agency report: Key regulatory challenges The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published an updated report covering areas where key regulatory challenges exist. According to ECHA, the report identifies more specifically the areas where scientific research is needed to protect people and the environment from hazardous chemicals.Module 81; The new CLP Hazard Classes I was fortunate to listen in on the latest presentation of Module 81, presented by Mark Selby and Gill Pagliuca. The introduction of new hazard classes to the European Union (EU) CLP Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures regulation via Regulation (EU) 2023/707 has been quite emotive. The presenters provide an excellent insight into some of these emotive issues, for example in relation to the GHS and UK regulatory positions. Update to the GB CLP MCL List relating to the 14th and 15th ATPs to the EU CLP Regulation The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued an alert earlier in the year regarding the 14th and 15th adaptations to technical progress (ATPs) of Regulation 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP). Latest batch of 7 GB MCL Agency Opinions are now available for download The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) as the Agency for the GB CLP Regulation has published the latest batch of MCL Opinions for which the Agency has published a Technical Report under Article 37 of the GB CLP Regulation in May 2023. CHCS Webinars & EventsRegistration is now open for:
Registration is now open for our training courses for Autumn 2024. 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 Webinar: An overview of the United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) |
