New EU regulation on detergents and surfactants
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The European Union has published a new Regulation on detergents and surfactants (EU) 2026/405, which replaces the current Regulation (EC) No 648/2004. The new Regulation entered into force on 22 March 2026 and will start to apply in practice from 23 September 2029. The purpose of the reform is to update the Regulation to better reflect [...]
The new EU packaging and packaging waste regulation brings significant changes
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The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (EU) 2025/40 entered into force on 11 February 2025 and will start to apply from 12 August 2026. Some requirements will apply later during transitional periods. The Regulation applies to all packaging regardless of the material used, as well as all packaging waste regardless of where the packaging [...]
EU REF-14 Enforcement: Classification and Labelling of Mixtures
EU launches REF-14 enforcement project on hazardous mixture classification and labelling EU authorities have launched REACH-EN-FORCE-14 (REF-14), a coordinated enforcement project focusing on the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of hazardous mixtures. The project is led by ECHA’s Enforcement Forum and involves inspectors from across the EU and EEA. The aim of REF-14 is to assess whether companies placing […]
EEA authorities find widespread REACH non-compliance in imported products
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A recent EU-wide enforcement forum initiative has highlighted significant REACH compliance gaps in imported substances, mixtures, and consumer products. Inspections revealed that a substantial share of imported mixtures contained substances that were not registered under REACH, while certain consumer products exceeded legal limits for restricted hazardous substances. Between enforcement authorities across 29 EEA countries, a total of 2,603 targeted inspections were [...]
ECHA Urges SME REACH registrants to verify company size and documentation
Companies declaring themselves as micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in REACH registrations should carefully verify that their company size has been correctly declared in REACH-IT. Incorrect declarations can lead to significant additional costs, including administrative charges. Ongoing verifications by ECHA The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) continues to carry out verifications of company sizes […]
Vietnam enacts an amended Law on Chemicals
On June 14, 2025, Vietnam passed the amended Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15. This is a significant amendment after nearly two decades which is set to bring a strategic transformation to the country’s chemical regulatory framework. The amended law introduces stronger provisions to protect human health and the environment while streamlining administrative procedures. Key changes […]
Chementors’ Team Day in July 2025
Trust, promise, and communication On July 3rd, 2025, the Chementors team gathered in Turku for this year’s Team Day, a full-day workshop built around the themes of trust, promise, and communication. The day was both reflective and practical. Together, we explored what trust means in our work, how promises create value for both colleagues and […]
Can Ethanol Be Replaced as a Disinfectant?
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a public consultation on the use of ethanol as a disinfectant in product types PT1 (human hygiene), PT2 (disinfectants not intended for direct use on humans or animals), and PT4 (disinfectants for areas involving food or feed). The consultation gives stakeholders the opportunity to share their views on […]
CLP Regulation: New Requirements for Hazardous Chemicals
CLP Regulation Update The EU has updated the CLP regulation concerning the classification, labeling, and packaging of chemicals. This change clarifies rules related to chemical classification and labeling, as well as the information obligations for chemicals sold online. EU Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 amends the existing CLP regulation (EC No. 1272/2008), which regulates the classification, labeling, […]
35% of inspected Safety Data Sheets are non-compliant
ECHA inspected 2500 safety data sheets A recent EU-wide initiative by ECHA’s Enforcement Forum revealed that 35% of inspected safety data sheets (SDS) failed to meet compliance standards. While compliance rates have improved compared to earlier checks, further efforts are needed to ensure high-quality information that protects workers, professional users, and the environment from the […]