EU narrows REACH microplastics solid-matrix derogation and widens medicinal and research exemptions
EU restricts microplastics solid-matrix exemption to end uses lasting a year or longer from 22 June 2028
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EU sets 7 July 2026 type-approval deadlines for driver-distraction warning and EV electric-safety on small-series and special-purpose vehicles
Small-series and special-purpose vehicle makers face fixed EU type-approval and registration deadlines from 7 July 2026
CAQM revokes Stage-I GRAP restrictions across NCR with immediate effect
Stage-I GRAP restrictions across the NCR are lifted with immediate effect — industries, construction sites, and diesel generator operators subject to Stage-I curbs must update operational status now.
Environment Agency penalises recycler for illegal contaminated-waste exports
Waste exporters must classify contaminated plastics as Amber List before shipment
European Commission does not renew cypermethrin approval for wood preservatives
EU operators must stop placing cypermethrin-treated wood articles on market from 22 Dec 2026
CAQM invokes Stage-I GRAP across Delhi-NCR
Delhi-NCR operators must apply Stage-I GRAP controls immediately
EU publishes UN brake-emission measurement rule for light-duty vehicle approvals
Vehicle manufacturers must use UN R179 brake-emission evidence for approvals
EU updates bluefin tuna quota, season and video-recording controls
Bluefin tuna operators must update quota, season and video-recording workflows
US Interior repeals BLM conservation leasing rule
BLM conservation-lease applicants lose the 2024 rule pathway
European Commission extends Balearic boat-seine derogation to 2029
Balearic boat-seine vessels keep near-shore access only under authorisation limits
European Commission extends Slovenia ‘volantina’ trawler derogation to 2029
Slovenian trawlers keep near-shore access only under vessel and plan controls
CAQM orders Noida road-dust mitigation after inspection drive
Noida road and waste teams must intensify sweeping, sprinkling, and construction-waste disposal after CAQM findings