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Call for stricter microplastic ban as study shows widespread use in cosmetics
The EU must impose a much broader ban on the use of plastic in cosmetics products than it is currently considering, Greenpeace Germany has said as it publishes a report showing the vast majority of cosmetics products it tested contained some form of the pollutant.
Lead shot is target of first restriction under ‘UK REACH’ chemicals regime
Lead ammunition is set to be subject to the first restriction under the UK REACH chemicals regulation, which took effect on 1 January, with the former EU member set to follow Brussels’ example again with measures targeting PFAS and certain tattoo inks expected.
ECHA delays evaluation of two dozen potentially dangerous chemicals
The expected completion dates for 28 substance evaluations have been delayed, according to the European Chemicals Agency’s annually updated Community Rolling Action Plan.
Bee protection: Canfin adds voice to concerns over reform efforts
The chair of the European Parliament’s environment committee has again raised concerns about the controversial process for revising the EU’s bee protection guidance, in a letter to the European Commission.
‘Forever chemicals’: Member states endorse plan to slash PFAS use
The European Commission’s goal to phase out the non-essential uses of ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS has found support from member states, which on Monday agreed on “the need to ensure they are eliminated”.
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Document Watch
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Analysis of background variability of honey bee colony size - EFSA
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National summary reports on pesticide residue analysis performed in 2019 - EFSA
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The 2019 European Union report on pesticide residues in food - EFSA
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Identification of endocrine disruptors (EDs) under CLP - HEAL et al.
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Biomonitoring of pesticides in hair - PAN Europe