The biocidal active substance review programme is being extended for the third time with a new deadline set for 2030.

The use of ADBAC/BKC as an active substance in Product Type 2 biocidal products is expected to be approved from 2025. This is evident from a draft implementing regulation from the European Commission.

A new proposal will lower the limit of zinc salts in toothpaste, among others, to protect babies.

Wood-based furniture and interior car articles are subject to stricter emission limits for formaldehyde adopted by the European Commission.

DHI has carried out health assessments and derived contribution (C) values for selected substances that may be emitted from the carbon capture technology.

New scientific opinions have been published on the risk of endocrine disruption from the use of methylparaben and butylparaben in cosmetic products.