The EU modifies restrictions on synthetic polymer microparticles (microplastics) to clarify exceptions for medicines, clinical trials and research. Conditions are also specified for products with microplastics encapsulat...
Manufacturers, distributors and users of microplastic products; pharmaceutical and research sectors
The EU streamlines how investment firms can pay for financial analysis services, allowing joint or separate payments. Annual assessment of the quality of research contracted to third parties is required.
Investment firms providing portfolio management services or investment services in the EU
The European Commission decides not to renew the approval of cypermethrin in biocidal products of type 8 (wood protection). Companies using this ingredient must seek alternatives.
Manufacturers and distributors of biocides with cypermethrin for wood preservation
The European Commission annuls the extension of the approval period for cypermethrin used in biocidal products to protect wood. This accelerates the possible withdrawal of this insecticide from the European market.
Manufacturers, distributors and professional users of biocides with cypermethrin for wood
The European Union updates sanctions against Iran for supplying weapons to Russia and supporting armed groups in the Middle East and the Red Sea. Restrictions in force since 2023 are modified.
Companies and individuals with commercial or financial links to Iran in the EU
The EU Council updates sanctions against Iran for supplying weapons to Russia and supporting armed groups in the Middle East and the Red Sea. The lists of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures are modified...
Companies and individuals with commercial or financial links to Iran or sanctioned entities
The European Commission requires registration of imports of certain acrylic esters from four countries to enable retroactive tariff application if dumping is confirmed.
European importers of acrylic esters and competing chemical manufacturers
The European regulation is corrected, which requires industrial installations to notify environmental data and creates a public portal for industrial emissions. It affects companies with industrial activities regulated i...
Industrial installations regulated in the EU obliged to report environmental data
Technical errors in the European regulation governing which public aid to companies is compatible with EU competition rules are corrected.
Public administrations granting aid and companies benefiting from public subsidies in the EU
Errors are corrected in the European regulation governing the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic substances in cosmetic products. It affects manufacturers and distributors in the cosmetic sector.
Manufacturers, distributors and importers of cosmetic products in the EU