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ECHA’s BPC supports the approval of nitrogen generated from ambient air as a low-risk active substance

In its March meeting, ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) adopted the following opinions: Supporting the inclusion of nitrogen generated from ambient air in Annex I to the BPR. Annex I lists active substances considered to have...

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Efficient potato planting helped by new Nemathorin Granupac

New packaging for Nemathorin nematicide granules has been designed to make handling and use cleaner and more efficient during busy potato planting seasons. The Granupac features ergonomically moulded handles that will make filling hoppers mounted on...

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ECHA adds Nine Hazardous Chemicals to Candidate List

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 233 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and must also give...

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‘Click’ chemistry may help treat dogs with bone cancer

In September 2022, researchers from California and Denmark were awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their development of 'click' chemistry. It’s a process where molecules snap together like LEGO, making them a potentially more efficient...

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Updates to Efficacy Requirements for Biocides

In November 2022, ECHA published version 5.0 of Guidance on BPR Volume II for efficacy. The updates include new guidance on co-formulants, differentiation of claims under PT2, room disinfection under PT3, contact time under PT4 and...

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Latest Regulatory News

Jan-2025

Biocides > News

ECHA investigates new test method potentially replacing toxicity testing with fish

The European Chemicals Agency has contracted the Fraunhofer Institute to explore one potential alternative method to current aquatic toxicity testing of chemicals involving the use...

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Dec-2024

Crop Protection > News

A new voice on European regulatory issues

September 2024 saw the founding of the European Association of Regulatory Consultancies and Contract Research Laboratories; EACL. EACL is recognised as a registered stakeholder allowing...

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