A new study commissioned by the European packaging value chain organization EUROPEN reveals that the effectiveness of waste management and recycling systems depends less on the level of producer fees and more on system design, governance, transparency, and data quality.
- June 18, 2026
- June 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched public consultations on the draft opinions of its Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) concerning proposed restrictions under the REACH Regulation for certain chromium (VI) oxides, oxyacid’s and salts, as well as octocrylene.
- June 17, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) maintains a public platform tracking restriction processes under the REACH Regulation, providing status updates, documents, and consultation opportunities. One key case concerns Octocrilene (CAS No.
- June 17, 2026
On 17 June 2026 Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) Waste Exports Update in partnership with state and territory governments and the Australian Local Government Association, regulates the export of certain waste materials under the Recycling and Was
- June 17, 2026
Taiwan has published a draft regulation establishing standardized naming and labelling requirements for edible olive oils and olive pomace oils under the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act.
- June 17, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency supports the European Commission in implementing the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive regulating hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment to protect environment and health.
- June 17, 2026
Negotiators from the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a political agreement on the Omnibus VI package, introducing major regulatory updates for cosmetics, chemical classification, and fertiliser products across the European Union.
- June 17, 2026
Japan notified the WTO of its decision to lift the import suspension on raw milk and unheated/untreated milk products originating from Hungary.
- June 17, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) “Restrictions under consideration” page outlines ongoing regulatory actions under the EU REACH framework aimed at controlling hazardous chemicals that may pose unacceptable risks to human health or the environment.
- June 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the first meeting of its Collaborative Platform on Alternatives to Animal Testing (CP-AAT), bringing together representatives from EU Member States, the European Commission, EU agencies, industry, and public-private partnerships to