CHCS NewslettersCHCS publishes Newsletters for its members. The Newsletters contain a variety of articles, often providing important insights into changes in regulation and legislation. Our Newsletters are available free-of-charge to CHCS members, who can access the full list of Newsletters by visiting: CHCS Newsletters. (Non-members can Join CHCS, then access the Newsletters). Latest CHCS Newsletter: September 2025[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our September 2025 edition contains articles as introduced below: CHCS 31st AGM & 14th Annual Lectures The 31st AGM and 14th Annual Lectures will take place online on 18th November of this year, between 13.00 and 16.00 GMT. The AGM will start at 13.00. CHCS Working Group Update, Professional Accreditation Hazard Communication As many readers will be aware, CHCS joined by volunteer partners from the chemical industry, have been working on a professional accreditation scheme to recognise competency in hazard communication.ECHA announces timeline for PFAS restriction evaluation The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published an update on the progress of the restriction process for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are a large group of synthetic chemicals, characterised by strong carbon-fluorine bonds, making them resistant to chemical breakdown. This has resulted in wide use across most sectors. UK Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment (Amendment, etc.) Regulations published The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment, etc.) Regulations 2025 have been published and apply in the United Kingdom (UK). The Regulations amend the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013, which require producers of electrical and electronic equipment they place on the market to meet recovery and recycling targets.The US EPA accelerates low volume assessments under TSCA The United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that it has accelerated the risk assessment process for 106 low volume exemptions (LVE) and increased the average number of LVE risk assessments from 15 per month, to 53 per month. This represents an increase of more than 250%. The agency also reports decreasing the number of LVEs under review for greater than 30 days by more than 23%.CHCS Webinars & Events An update on upcoming CHCS events. Training Courses & WorkshopsRegistration is now open for our training courses for Autumn/Winter 2025. This article lists all currently available courses. News From Our PartnersNews from the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP) and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication, based in the USA. Want to find out more? | CHCS NewsCHCS' September 2025 Newsletter is now available, containing several important updates on the many recent changes to the regulation framework. See CHCS September 2025 Newsletter [Posted on 16 September 2025] |
