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CHCS 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       

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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 water framework directive (2000/60/EC);
  • The directive on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration (2006/118/EC);
  • The directive on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy (2008/105/EC).

Press release on the European Council mandate for negotiation with the European Parliament on the revised detergents regulation

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 & Events

Registration is now open for:

Training Courses & Workshops

Registration is now open for our training courses for Autumn 2024. This article lists all currently available courses.

News From Our Partners

News from the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP) and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication, based in the USA.



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CHCS News

CHCS' July 2024 Newsletter is now available, containing several important updates on the many recent changes to the regulation framework. See CHCS July 2024 Newsletter [Posted on 15 July 2024]

CHCS Webinar: An overview of the United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Registration is now open for CHCS Webinar, An overview of the United States Toxic Substances Control Act on 25th July 2024. More information and registration is available on the Events page [Posted on 5 July 2024]

Update to the Consultation on UK REACH
The period to comment on the Alternative Transitional Registration model proposed under UK REACH for application in Great Britain has been extended. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 21 June 2024]

CHCS Webinar: Canada Consumer Chemical Product Labelling
CHCS have now published the slides and recording from the webinar. CHCS members can access these on the Past Events page of the website [Posted on 14 June 2024]

CHCS Webinar: United States Consumer Chemical Product Labelling
CHCS have now published the slides and recording from the webinar. CHCS members can access these on the Past Events page of the website [Posted on 12 June 2024]

CHCS 30th Anniversary & 13th Annual Lectures
Registration is now open for the CHCS 30th Anniversary & 13th Annual Lectures on 11th September 2024. More information available on the Events page of the website [Posted on 23 May 2024]

OSHA has issued a final rule that updates the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) OSHA has issued a final rule that updates the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align primarily with the seventh revision of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 21 May 2024]

European Parliament votes on key legislation & European Commission announces guiding criteria for essential use
The European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg concludes today, the 25 April. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 25 April 2024]

Amendments to the GB Cosmetics Regulation
Amendments to the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 for application in Great Britain (GB), have been notified to the World Trade Organisation, Technical Barriers to Trade (WTO-TBT) Committee. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 15 April 2024]

The Health & Safety Executives Call for Evidence on PFAS in firefighting foams and the EU moves forward with the PFHxA restriction
The Health & Safety Executive, as the Agency for UK REACH on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals, has opened a Call for Evidence (CfE) on the restriction of Poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 9 April 2024]

ECHA Enforcement Forum: Checking poison centre notifications & compliance of products sold online
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Enforcement Forum is preparing to investigate whether suppliers have notified information regarding hazardous mixtures to poison centres. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 2 April 2024]

The Health and Safety Executive notifies proposed MCL for 48 hazardous chemicals to the World Trade Organisation
The proposed GB mandatory classification and labelling (MCL) of 48 hazardous chemical substances has been notified to the World Trade Organisation, Technical Barriers to Trade (WTO-TBT) Committee. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 27 March 2024]

The European Chemicals Agency publishes latest Assessment of Regulatory Needs Reports
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the latest Assessment of Regulatory Needs (AoRN) Reports. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 26 March 2024]

GB MCL List Update
Following a Ministerial decision regarding the GB mandatory classification and labelling of 25 chemical substances, an update to the GB MCL list was published on the 2nd March 2024. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 15 March 2024]

Latest United States TSCA Inventory is now available
The United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the latest updated Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 23 February 2024]

The United States Environmental Protection Agency notifies a significant new use rule for 329 PFAS to the WTO
The United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Technical Barriers to Trade Committee regarding PFAS. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 21 February 2024]

The HSE UK REACH Report and Work Programme
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), as the Agency for UK REACH on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals, has published a UK REACH Report covering the period 2022/23, along with the Agency Work Programme for 2023/24. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 19 February 2024]

The European Chemicals Agency publishes new chemicals database
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched the much anticipated new chemicals database called ECHA CHEM, reporting that it is a ‘new solution for publishing information on chemicals’. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page [Posted on 1 February 2024]

Endocrine Disruptors - 1st CHCS Video

We have produced our first video for members: "Endocrine Disruptors", which is available to members free-of-charge.

This introductory video explains the various components of the human endocrine system and how they interact, to help understand the mechanisms of endocrine disruptors on human systems.

The video is just over 10 minutes long.

For access to the video, please visit: Endocrine Disruptors Video.

[Posted on 1 July 2019]

CHCS News Summary

  • EU Candidate List Substances of High Concern updated (31 January 2024)

  • Turkey extends KKDIK registration deadlines (29 January 2024)

  • ECHA issues updated Guidance for the identification and naming of substances under REACH and CLP (26 January 2024)

  • The Health and Safety Executive recommends diisohexyl phthalate for inclusion in the UK REACH Authorisation List (25 January 2024)

  • 21st ATP to CLP Published (10 January 2024)

  • DEFRA Publishes a Policy Statement on the New UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration Model (16 November 2023)

  • GB CLP Mandatory List is Updated for the First Time (23 October)

  • European Union Proposal for a Regulation on the Safety of Toys Notified to the WTO-TBT Committee (5 October)

  • EU Public Consultations – Candidate List Substances of Very High Concern (3 October)

  • Germany Withdraws Proposal to Restrict Endocrine-Disrupting Bisphenols (27 September 2023)

  • Public Consultation on the Product Safety Regulatory Framework (26 September 2023)

  • DEFRA Survey on UK REACH (20 September 2023)

  • DFT Publishes Post Implementation Review of CDG Regulations (6 September 2023)

  • United Kingdom Notifies Mandatory Classification and Labelling of 26 Substances to the World Trade Organisation (29 August 2023)

  • Model Regulations, 23rd Revised Edition (29 August 2023)

  • IATA Publishes Significant Changes to the 64th Edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (29 August 2023)

  • GHS Revision 10 Published (7 August 2023)

  • EU REACH: PFAS Restriction Proposals (28 July 2023)

  • 20th ATP to CLP Published (25 July 2023)

  • 19th ATP to CLP Published (21 July 2023)

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