Medical device manufacturers have been given 5 more years to replace the use of DEHP with an alternative.

A large EU-enforcement project revealed that one in three of the checked biocidal products did not comply with regulatory requirements. Many of the products were disinfectants sold to consumers.

A chemical substitution database has been updated with nearly 11,000 PFAS substances. This will make it easier to avoid PFAS in products.

New rules regarding the use of microplastics under REACH came into force in mid-October and will affect many products. Some of the first to be affected are skincare and cleaning products with microplastic.

The European Commission is considering whether to establish maximum levels for mineral oil hydrocarbons in food and has instructed EFSA to update the scientific opinion on MOH.

The list of 24 fragrance allergens that must be labelled in cosmetic products will be extended with 56 substances.