HSE Opens Consultation on Chemical Regulatory Reform in Great Britain The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an eight-week consultation, running from June 23 to August 18, 2025. This HSE chemical regulation consultation invites feedback on proposed changes impacting several chemical laws in Great Britain. This consultation aligns with the UK Government’s broader goal […]

CLP Regulation Update in the EU Chemicals Package On July 8th, the European Commission presented its comprehensive “chemicals package” to the European Parliament. This marks an important step in simplifying chemical regulations across the EU. A key part of the initiative is the CLP Regulation Update, which addresses labelling, cosmetics, and fertilisers. The proposal aims […]

On 2nd June 2025, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/1090, introducing new REACH restrictions targeting the use and market placement of N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP). These solvents, widely used in various industrial applications, pose significant health risks, especially with long-term exposure. To reduce these risks, the regulation sets strict exposure limits and operational […]

In December 2024, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) announced their intention to trigger the Stormont Brake to block the implementation of the Labelling CLP Legislative Act in Northern Ireland (NI). The parties argued that the legislation could significantly disrupt chemical trade flows between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland, valued […]