A new ECHA guideline provides practical measures on how to handle restricted use of an SVHC substance under REACH.

The substance 4-tert-butylphenol has been added to the REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC).

ECHA recommends amending the REACH Authorisation List to include endocrine disrupting properties of four phthalates.

EFSA has approved a recycling process of post‐consumer PET flakes for use in food contact materials.

New rules have been enforced in New Zealand as of 1 June for hazard substances in class 6 (toxic) and class 8 (corrosive) and for handling of hazardous waste.

Until 31 August 2019 you can submit comments to the European Medicines Agency's draft guideline on the quality requirements for medical devices in drug-device combinations.