EU Initiative to Restrict CMR Substances in Childcare Articles
On May 8, 2026, the European Commission launched a public consultation on a new legislative initiative. By expanding Annex XVII […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]