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 […]

On December 31, 2024, the EU Commission announced a significant update to the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) regulation. The update includes new substances added to Annex I and Annex V, resulting in 40 additional substances that must be notified starting March 1, 2025. This update covers 35 pesticides and 5 industrial substances. What Is the […]

On December 10, 2024, the EU Commission enacted the latest CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) Legislative Act, released on November 20, 2024. This act introduces significant changes to align with globalisation, technological advancements, and evolving sales methods, particularly in online commerce. The goal is to ensure clearer and more transparent chemical labelling while enabling the […]

The UK government has introduced updated regulations under the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulations 2024, reflecting its commitment to tackling the environmental and health risks associated with hazardous substances. These updates align with global efforts to control the production, use, and disposal of POPs, ensuring compliance with the Stockholm Convention. For businesses operating in industries […]

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 […]