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ECHA adds nine hazardous chemicals to Candidate List

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 233 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and must also give their customers and consumers information to use them safely. 

17/01/23

Canada: Ambassador tells EU that deforestation rules 'burdensome'

Canada's ambassador to the European Union has voiced concern with proposed EU rules to curb deforestation.

A November letter from Ailish Campbell said the rules add "burdensome" requirements and will hurt trade between Canada and the EU.Here

19/12/22

CPA Awaiting Clarification from Government on CA Marking Policy - Following announcement of deadline extension

The UK government made a general announcement 14th Nov 2022, that the deadline for when businesses across the wider economy need to use the UKCA mark has been extended until 31 December 2024.The CPA warns however that construction products fall under different regulations that have not yet been amended

17/11/22

EU RoHS revision proposal delayed |Chemical Watch | July 2022

The European Commission has delayed the publication of its proposal on the revision of the EU’s Directive on the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). 

29/07/22

Government to make it simpler for businesses to apply new product safety markings | GOV.UK | June 2022

The government has today (Monday 20 June) announced a range of changes to make it simpler for businesses to apply new product conformity markings for most products placed on the market in England, Scotland and Wales.

13/07/22

Immediate risk management suggested for 300 harmful chemicals |ECHA | June 2022

Assessing chemicals in groups has sped up authorities’ work, with assessments for 1 900 substances finalised in 2021.

13/07/22

Hazardous chemical added to the Candidate List | ECHA | June 2022

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 224 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment.

13/07/22

New EADs Cited | EOTA | March 2022

The references of 10 European Assessment Documents, or EADs for short, have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 7 March 2022.

13/07/22

Draft Building Safety Bill | Gov.uk | July 2020

The draft Building Safety Bill takes forward reforms to the building and fire safety system.

14/06/22

Building Regulations and Approved Documents index | Gov.uk | July 2020

An enhanced Manual to the Building Regulations designed to be clear and useful for a range of audiences, and a fully searchable PDF of all Approved Documents.

14/06/22

Open letter CPR review continuation ETA route | EOTA | August 2020

The European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA) is concerned over the radical changes proposed by the European Commission in the Refined Indicative Options for the Review of the Construction Products Regulation of 8 April 2020, especially with regard to the possible discontinuation of the ETA route.

14/06/22
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