18 Mar
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Essential Minerals: A Global Perspective

The global dynamics of critical minerals play a pivotal role in the development of high-tech industries, renewable energy, defence systems, and electric vehicles. These minerals, such as rare earth elements, lithium, and cobalt, are essential for modern technologies, contributing to […]

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15 Mar
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Banned from Food Packaging: A Huge Win for Public Health

For over 60 years, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been manufactured for their extremely useful properties. These synthetic chemicals can repel water, oil, stains and heat, making them ideal for products like non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, firefighting foams and […]

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11 Mar
Safeguarding Health and Environment: The Crucial Role of Identifying SVHCs

Substances designated as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) pose significant threats to both human health and the environment. The process of pinpointing these substances is paramount for their regulation and potential listing in the Authorization List, enabling the implementation […]

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7 Mar
Unveiling EPA’s Breakthrough in Combatting PFAS Contamination in HDPE Containers

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have long been valued across industries for their exceptional resistance to heat, water, and oil. Yet, concerns about the potential health and environmental risks associated with PFAS exposure, especially in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers utilized […]

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4 Mar
EPA Seeks Expert Peer Reviewers for DIDP and DINP Risk Evaluations

Under the mandate of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is tasked with evaluating the potential health and environmental risks posed by chemicals in circulation. Among these, di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) have […]

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22 Feb
Upcoming PFAS Restriction Proposal: Everything You Need to Know

In response to growing concerns about the environmental persistence and potential health risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is taking action within the ambit of REACH, the European Union’s regulatory framework for chemicals. PFAS, […]

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19 Feb
4 Eco-Milestones: Keeping Up with New EU Environmental Regulations in 2024!

A series of important environmental regulations that cover everything from water quality to carbon emissions and biodiversity preservation are on their way of implementation. The European Union is proactively taking steps towards these regulations that are most likely to be […]

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15 Feb
Emerging packaging regulation: What’s ahead?

Packaging and packaging waste directive commonly referred as ‘PPWD was introduced in 1994 and currently remains in place for regulating packaging and the management of packaging waste. The directive requires member states to ensure that packaging placed on the EU […]

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13 Feb
Delving Into the World of Precious and Rare Earth Metals

The rare-earth elements (REE), alternatively known as rare-earth metals, rare earths, or, in certain contexts, rare-earth oxides, along with the lanthanides (with the caveat that yttrium and scandium, though not traditionally part of this group, are typically grouped with rare […]

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5 Feb
REACH SVHC Candidate List: Newly Added Substances and Their Significance

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added five new hazardous chemicals in its 30th update of the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) Candidate List, bringing the total to 240 SVHC entries. This underscores the importance of effectively […]

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