Regulations

New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) are a set of innovative tools, technologies and strategies designed to improve the safety assessment of chemical substances, reducing the need for animal testing and grounded,…

The European Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184), which replaces the former Directive 98/83/EC, represents a turning point in the European regulation of drinking water intended for human consumption. The…

Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) are a group of chemical substances regulated under the European Union’s REACH regulatory framework. Their classification means that they pose a serious risk to…

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a unique digital record for each physical product placed on the market in the European Union. It can be accessed via a QR code…

The regulatory landscape for the use of ethanol as an active substance has taken a decisive turn that will set the pace for the chemical and disinfection industry in the…

In May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) formally agreed to negotiate a new agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS). This agreement, together with the Windsor…

The European Commission has adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/973, which introduces key updates to the regulations governing the use of products and substances in organic farming. One of the most…

The European Union has approved Regulation (EU) 2026/405 to modernize the cleaning sector, replacing the 2004 legislation to focus on environmental sustainability, consumer safety, and digital transformation. Sustainability and Environmental…

The recent publication of Order APA/1226/2025 marks a milestone in fertilizer management in Spain, developing the operation of the General Register of Manufacturers and Other Economic Agents (REGFER). The objective…

UK REACH is the regulatory framework governing the manufacture, import, and use of chemical substances in Great Britain, replacing EU REACH following the UK’s exit from the European Union. Originally,…