All Legislation articles – Page 2
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NewsBan on most uses of dichloromethane finalised in US
New rule phases out consumer use of the chemical within a year, and prohibits most industrial and commercial uses within two years
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NewsEU gives green light to critical raw materials act
Legislation aims to ensure secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials
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NewsChrysotile asbestos use and import ban announced in the US
The EPA’s new prohibition should put an end to all present uses of asbestos in the country
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BusinessUS government moves to block Chinese biotechs’ operations
WuXi Apptec and others accused of national security risk, as trade groups back legislation limiting their activities
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OpinionMaking chemicals safe and sustainable
The green transition is an opportunity to also make industry simpler and safer
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NewsNew Zealand set to be first country to ban PFAS in cosmetic products
Environment agency says it is taking a ’precautionary approach’ to PFAS in nail polish, shaving cream, foundation, lipstick and mascara
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NewsConsensus definition of sustainable chemistry sets a clear direction for science, governments and investors
Working group tasked with developing definition and criteria that supports action not greenwashing
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BusinessLapsed US chemical security programme leaves facilities vulnerable
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards’ expiry means rules will not be enforced, and companies cannot vet new staff
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NewsNew carbon dioxide pollution standards proposed for US power plants
US environment agency estimates its new regulation would avoid over 600 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 2042
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NewsIChemE welcomes government decision to remove EU law deadline that could affect safety
Move allays concerns that safety legislation could have been revoked
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NewsNitrous oxide ban in UK ‘not based on scientific evidence’
Government action on of N2O goes against recommendations of drug advisory committee
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OpinionNursing success – what next for UK science?
Policy prescriptions for research need cross-party support
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NewsUS researcher entanglements continue post-China Initiative as worries over IP theft linger
National Science Foundation official reveals new, questionable contract between US researcher and Chinese government-linked entity
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NewsUK–EU deal paves way for Horizon Europe association
Negotiations over research collaboration to begin ‘immediately’ when Windsor Framework is signed off
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NewsEU floats plan that would ban virtually every PFAS currently on the market
Members states will examine proposal to prohibit production, use, sale and import of PFAS into Europe in 2025
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BusinessEurope gears up for streamlined patent system
Delayed Unified Patent Court set to begin operating in April
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NewsEU plots course to secure raw materials vital to a low-carbon economy
Russia’s war on Ukraine and the pandemic have highlighted the bloc’s dependence on unreliable suppliers
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NewsWhite House says federally-funded research papers must be open access from 2026
Biden administration’s policy change will see optional 12-month embargo period scrapped
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BusinessUK Reach costs stretch higher for industry
Government assessment suggests deadlines will be delayed and companies will pay billions for compliance data
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NewsEuropean parliament labels nuclear and gas investments as ‘environmentally sustainable’ activities
Decision branded a disgrace by environmental groups