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HSE GB BPR legislative reform proposals
The HSE has launched a public consultation which will look at revising the GB BPR regulations in an effort to reduce the barrier to entry to the GB market for industry
UK REACH: Proposed Deadline Extensions
The UK Government is currently consulting on proposals to extend the transitional registration submission deadlines under UK REACH.
U.S. HazCom 2024 Update: Preparing for the January 2026 Compliance Deadline
On May 20, 2024, OSHA published its long-awaited final rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the 7th revision of the UN GHS. The update brings U.S. regulations closer to international alignment and introduces substantial changes to hazard classification, SDS content, and labelling requirements.
Canada’s GHS 7 Transition: WHMIS 2022 Compliance Now Mandatory for All Suppliers
As of 31st December 2025, Canada’s transition to WHMIS 2022 becomes mandatory. This change aligns the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the 7th revision of the UN’s Globally Harmonized System (GHS), significantly updating classification rules, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) content, and labelling requirements for chemical products.
EU CLP Update: What the New ED/PBT/PMT Classification Deadline Means for Industry
From 1st May 2025, the EU’s CLP Regulation entered a new phase: companies placing new substances on the EU market must now assess and classify them against recently introduced hazard classes covering endocrine disruption (ED), persistence, bioaccumulation and mobility (PBT, vPvB, PMT, vPvM)
Ethanol - Prepare your EU BPR Product Authorisation
Ethanol (CAS No 64-17-5) is a popular biocidal active substance used in disinfectant products that is due to come to a conclusion soon.
Regulatory Horizon Scanning Isn’t Just for the Big Players — It’s the Growth Lever You’re Probably Ignoring
Regulatory monitoring is critical for businesses of all sizes. Learn how regulatory horizon scanning can solve this at scale.
Compliance Answers When You Need Them… Not When Procurement Catches Up
Yordas Helix and Regulatory Advice Service (RAS) are our regulatory compliance tools, providing answers when you need them and not when procurement catches up.
How to Build a Resilient Compliance Strategy… Without Hiring More Staff
Regulatory complexity is rising, but hiring more staff isn’t always an option. The answer to building a Resilient Compliance Strategy isn’t more headcount, it’s a smarter, more resilient chemical management system.
Helix Customised: Tailored Chemical Compliance Management
In an era of increasing regulatory complexity, Helix Customised offers a custom solution for chemical compliance management.
Ukraine REACH Pre-Registration Now Open: Official Template Released
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine (MEPNR) released the official pre-registration template for chemical substances under the Ukraine REACH Technical Regulation.
Global REACH: What’s on the horizon in 2025?
Although 2025 is not a registration year, there are plenty of changes on the horizon for REACH-like regulations.
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