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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) to prevent 329 PFAS that are not currently in use, from re-entering the marketplace and environment. The Final Rule covers 329 per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances so-called “forever […]
The Montreal Protocol, finalized in 1987, is a landmark international agreement aimed at protecting the stratospheric ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of substances that deplete it. These ozone-depleting substances (ODS), including hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), halons, carbon tetrachloride […]
In the realm of global business, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have gained unprecedented importance. The European Union (EU) has long been a pioneer in this area, and its latest initiative, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), has […]