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BPR Water Treatment Guidance: ECHA/EFSA Requirements for Drinking Water
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).
2 days ago5 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
The European Positive Lists (EUPL) at the Core of Directive (EU) 2020/2184
La Directive (UE) 2020/2184 établit un cadre harmonisé destiné à garantir la sécurité des matériaux et des produits entrant en contact avec l’eau destinée à la consommation humaine. Pour atteindre cet objectif, elle introduit un dispositif central : les Listes Positives Européennes (EUropean Positive Lists, EUPL).
Dec 3, 20254 min read
Directive (EU) 2020/2184: Revision of Drinking Water Quality Standards in EU
The Directive (EU) 2020/2184, adopted on December 16, 2020, marks a pivotal change in the management of drinking water across EU. It replaces the 1998 directive and aims to ensure universal access to safe and high-quality drinking water while enhancing transparency, monitoring, and risk management. This legislation has significant implications for water suppliers, industries dealing with materials in contact with water, as well as consultants and other stakeholders in the sec
Nov 19, 20256 min read
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