PFAS: What’s next?
About three years ago, five EU member states submitted a formal proposal to ECHA for a broad restriction on PFAS. […]
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC): What are the rules in Switzerland?
Switzerland is not a member of the European Union (EU). Consequently, key elements of EU chemicals legislation, such as the […]
Ethanol: Soon to Be Classified as a CMR Substance?
For several years now, the EU has been conducting an evaluation of ethanol as part of the review process for […]
Basel-Stadt Cantonal Laboratory: chemical compliance has “room for improvement”
In February, the Cantonal Laboratory of Basel-Stadt published its 2025 annual reports on product and operational inspections regarding chemicals legislation. […]
Small particles – big questions
The years of wrangling between regulators, toxicologists, and lawyers over the harmonized CLP classification of titanium dioxide may have been […]
The new CLP hazard classes: Special features in Switzerland
Four new CLP hazard classes have been in force in the EU since 2023. For certain cases, the transition period […]
Autumn 2026 Environmental Regulations Package
At the end of December 2025, the Swiss Federal Council launched a public consultation on six draft regulations relating to […]
Poison Centre Notifications (PCN): what Swiss enterprises should consider
Article 45 and Annex VIII of the EU CLP Regulation set out extensive reporting requirements for chemical mixtures that are […]
ECHA: Melamine and three other substances to be banned
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently recommended four additional substances for inclusion in Annex XIV of the EU REACH Regulation. […]
The UFI in Switzerland
Chemicals legislation in Switzerland is considered to be largely harmonized with EU regulations. However, the relevant laws and regulations are […]