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After more than twenty-five years of negotiations, the European Union and the Mercosur countries — Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay — finalized their trade agreement. Provisionally applied since 1 May 2026, the agreement marks a major step in economic relations between Europe and South America. For European companies in cosmetics, fragrance and home fragrance, the issue is twofold: benefiting from progressively improved commercial access to high-potential markets, while continuing to comply with regulatory requirements that remain largely national. Although the EU–Mercosur agreement creates new opportunities, it does not remove product registration obligations, labelling requirements or the need for a local responsible party in the countries concerned. For European brands, success will depend not only on commercial strategy, but also on early regulatory planning.
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A consultant reviewed 21 substances for possible addition to RoHS2 directive. Öko Institute prioritized its data over ECHA's for TBBPA on EU market. Stakeholders praised the report for focusing on substance volumes and stakeholder contributions.
A debate on nanomaterial regulation involving Member States, NGOs, and industry groups. It highlights opposing views, with French authorities and NGOs advocating for strict measures, while industry groups prefer flexibility. The consultation format faced criticism for limiting detailed feedback.
The amendments introduce a transitional period for treated articles, apply data protection for simplified authorizations, and allow member states to use national systems for products with new active substances. Biocide formulators can now support active substances.
Flufenoxuron, Dichlorvos, and Naled are banned due to health and environmental risks, effective from 2013. Meanwhile, twelve new biocides, including copper hydroxide and fipronil, are approved for market inclusion, reflecting regulatory updates in chemical safety.
The RoHS directive's recast now applies to medical devices and supervisory instruments. Learn more about the new fields of application in the directive. Check out our REACH registration services for 2018 and get a quote today.
This blog highlights the sunset dates for various industrial chemicals, including technical MDA, arsenic acid, diglyme, DCE, MOCA, and several chromates, used in manufacturing and processing. It emphasizes the importance of awareness regarding their usage and regulatory deadlines.
