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: December 2025[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our December 2025 edition contains articles as introduced below: End of year message from Louise Witter, Chair of CHCS Louise Witter, Chair of CHCS provides a summary of the past year and looking to the future plans for CHCS in 2026. Enforcement Forum finds non-compliance in imported substances, mixtures and products The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the results of the REACH Enforcement Forum Project (REF-12) covering the EU-wide targeted enforcement project checking compliance of imported substances and mixtures.Evaluation of the EU Biocidal Products Regulation: Call for Evidence and Public Consultation The European Commission has issued a Call for Evidence (CfE) and a public consultation for the evaluation of the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), EU No 528/2012. Biocidal products are used to control unwanted organisms that are harmful to human or animal health, or to the environment. ECHA publishes Highlights for the November Biocidal Products Committee Meeting – no decision on ethanol Four opinions on active substance approvals and three on Union authorisations were agreed at the recent Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) meeting. EU deforestation law: Council and Parliament reach a deal on targeted revision The European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the targeted revision of the European Union regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). As with other EU legislation, the focus is now on simplification of existing rules, with postponement of the application of the legislation to allow operators, traders, and authorities time to prepare.ECHA ready to receive reports on microplastics emissions The facility to report annual microplastic emissions to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the European Union (EU) microplastics restriction is now open. The reporting obligations, which apply to uses that are exempt from the EU-wide ban, must be submitted by 31 May 2026 covering estimated emissions for year 2025.European Parliament adopts new rules to decrease the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU The European Parliament confirmed an agreement with Member States on new toy safety rules to improve the protection of children’s health and development. The update of the existing 2009 Directive, 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys is considered necessary to address the rise in online shopping and use of digital technologies.European Ombudswoman finds maladministration in Commission’s preparation of urgent legislative proposals The European Ombudswoman has reported a number of procedural shortcomings in how the European Commission prepared several legislative proposals that were considered urgent.Four substances recommended for European Union REACH authorisation The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recommended the inclusion of four substances, including melamine to the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV).European Parliament’s Briefing Paper on the Classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals: Rules and outlook In November 2025, the European Parliament published a briefing paper on the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals for members and staff of the European Parliament as background material to assist them in their parliamentary work. Training Courses & WorkshopsRegistration is now open for our training courses for Spring 2026. 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' December 2025 Newsletter is now available, containing several important updates on the many recent changes to the regulation framework. See CHCS December 2025 Newsletter [Posted on 19 December 2025] |
