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ECHA/EFSA Guidance on impact of water treatment processes: applicability for BPR
In August 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) jointly published a landmark guidance document on the impact of water treatment processes on residues of active substances in water abstracted for drinking water production (EFSA Journal, doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8194).
Apr 225 min read
Draft 24th ATP to CLP: Substances Industry Should Start Monitoring Now
The draft 24th Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 proposes a significant number of new harmonised classifications that could affect chemical substance portfolios across several industrial sectors.
Apr 153 min read
Regulatory Convergence between the Drinking Water Directive (EU 2020/2184) and the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)
The sanitary safety of drinking water in the EU is primarily based on an increasing synergy between two legislative pillars: Directive (EU) 2020/2184 (Drinking Water Directive), which constitutes a revision of the pre-existing Directive 98/83/EC, and Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 (BPR).
Apr 86 min read
EFSA opinion on berberine, protoberberines, and plants containing these substances : understanding the draft to engage in the dialogue.
In January 2026, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods, and Food Allergens (NDA) endorsed a draft opinion on the safety of plant preparations containing berberine.
Apr 18 min read
PFAS in Cosmetic Products: Regulatory Trends and Safety Assessment Challenges
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of anthropogenic chemicals characterised by highly stable carbon–fluorine bonds. Structurally, PFAS typically contain at least one fully fluorinated methyl (CF₃-) or methylene (-CF₂-) carbon atom.
Mar 255 min read
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