Environment
An aligned approach for endocrine disruptors soon?
What seems a long time ago, the European Commission tabled two proposals for Endocrine Disruptor Criteria. One for biocides and one for pesticides. From the start, the Commission wanted a joined up approach. They just want the same regulatory approach taken for pesticides, biocides, and indeed for anything else. It has not been easy getting … Read more
The EU’s Environment Agenda 2018
Yesterday, the Commission published their 2018 Work Programme. I was anxious. I was at the airport when the proposals were adopted. An airport departure gates is not the best place to digest a bulky set of new proposals. I need not have worried. The Commission’s Work Programme for 2018 is a master-piece in brevity. It … Read more
REACH ban challenge falls – but closer than many thought
This morning the European Parliament Environment Committee voted on Julie Girling’s (UK/ECR) challenge against the listing for authorisation of Triton X-100 under REACH. The vote was closer than many expected: For 23, Against 34, 1 abstention. It is the closest any challenge has got to date. I recall a challenge against the phase out of … Read more