EU paper trade body appoints new head

Commission opens consultation on EDC roadmap

JRC calls for shake-up of cancer assessment

Focus on most common forms recommended

‘Graphite rain' sparks health concerns for Dutch children

Council of Ministers' draft conclusions call for sustainable EU chemicals policy

Strategy would address REACH, endocrine disruptors and nanomaterials

Council of Ministers adopts EU POPs recast

EU plastic ban ‘bad’ for circular economy – Belgian trade body

Swedish chemicals agency extends mercury ban exemptions

Big Interview: Marco Mensink – steering Cefic in a kaleidoscopic world

Mamta Patel speaks to Cefic's director general, Marco Mensink, ahead of its Mid-Century Strategy report launch

New faces lead Echa teams in management shake up

ClientEarth appeals EU ruling on DEHP authorisation in recycled PVC

Judgment creates loopholes for easier recycling of toxic chemicals

Italy creates group promoting alternative methods to animal testing

NGO Platform: Unnecessary EU exemption permits toxic chemicals in healthcare

Expert Focus: Key REACH authorisation judgments offer lessons for companies

Italian cosmetics producer SMEs braced for proposed EU microplastics restriction

Country produces two-thirds of make up in Europe

Echa round-up

Efsa opts not to change TTC guidance for EDCs

Updated guidance following public consultation

NGO threatens to sue UK government over reduced post-Brexit oversight

Amendments to REACH SI needed to replicate the relevant provisions of EU law

Decision on REACH authorisation refusal published

EU trade groups call for changes to formaldehyde restriction proposal

Test methods source of concern

The Netherlands to hold REACH dossier quality workshop

EU publishes Directive to restrict single-use plastics

Apec recommends regional GHS convergence measures

Suggests adopting GHS 7th revision by 2021

French agency calls for restriction on persulfates in hair dye

European Commission seeks data on nano ingredients in cosmetics

Commission adopts EU restriction on TDFAs in sprays

EU report assigns Commission key SVHC substitution role

Harmonised criteria needed for 'positive' list of safer chemicals

Key vote on REACH registration Implementing Regulation early July

Clarity on Sief provisions expected, one year after legal obligation expired

'Imminent' UK furniture safety standards may reduce flame retardant use

'Outcome-based' approach will consider all risks, minister says

NGOs offer recommendations after EU authorisation court ruling