Hartlepool, UK

In March 2025, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is due to release an update to the UK Article 95 List. The Article 95 list contains all of the suppliers that are supporting the approval of biocidal substances, and their associated product type. The update will likely result in the removal of more than 2,700 […]

The substances listed below under GB BPR are all approaching their expiration date, unless the renewal application is submitted. Therefore, if any of these active substance/product type combinations are important to you, contact your supplier to let them know, or determine if you need to handle the application yourself. Without a renewal application for these […]

In a significant update, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has re-evaluated the carcinogenicity of talc and acrylonitrile. The findings, published in The Lancet Oncology, indicate a shift in the classification of talc to “probably carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2A) for all forms not containing asbestos […]

In the Great Britain (GB) the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH) program. This consultation is open from 16 May to 11 July, 2024 and invites feedback from stakeholders on a series of […]

From safeguarding environmental and human health to optimizing operational efficiency throughout their manufacturing processes, complying with substance volume tracking (SVT) regulations is critical for chemical manufacturers and distributors to maintain transparency, minimize risks and uphold corporate responsibility in the global marketplace. Common Challenges in SVT Compliance: 1. Data Management Managing the volume data associated with […]