New development
New batches of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCIMB 40027 are moving to the updated conditions
EU · Feed, laboratory control and occupational safety · Transition entered into application
The transitional window under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1504 for the silage additive Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NCIMB 40027 for all animal species has ended on 17 August. New batches of the preparation and feedingstuffs containing it must comply with the renewed authorisation; those produced and labelled before that date under the old rules may remain on the market until stocks are exhausted. Producers, laboratories and operators should verify the identification and enumeration of the microorganisms using the methods CEN/TS 17697 and EN 15787, the dosages, the storage conditions and the label. It is also necessary to document the measures against dermal and respiratory exposure, including appropriate personal protective equipment, when the risk cannot be eliminated organisationally.
Upcoming deadlines
T–14: from August 31, initial and recertification audits are only according to ISO 37001:2025
International · Management Systems and Certification · T–14 mandatory transition
In 14 days, the next mandatory stage of IAF MD 30:2025 will enter: by 31 August at the latest, certification bodies must carry out initial certification and recertification only to ISO 37001:2025. This is a reminder, not a new rule. Certification bodies should have already completed their accreditation transition and updated their offering, competence, audit programs, review and decisions. Certified organizations must agree on their individual plan, the availability of competent auditors and evidence to the new edition. The deadline for completing the client transition is 28 February 2027; after that, ISO 37001:2016 certificates will cease to be valid.
T–30 for plastic materials in contact with food
EU · Food, Packaging and Testing · T–30 Mandatory Transition
The transitional window under Regulation (EU) 2025/351 for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food ends on 16 September. Products under the old rules that were first placed on the market before that date can continue to be marketed until stocks run out; new releases after the deadline must comply with the amended requirements. Manufacturers, importers, laboratories and packaging companies should separate old from new batches and check the declarations of conformity, supporting documentation, migration tests, quality of raw materials and good manufacturing practices. Intermediate products that have not been brought under the new regime can only be used for final products placed on the market before 16 September.
Last day for comments on the future chromium(VI) restriction
EU · Chemicals, Surface Treatments and Industrial Controls · Consultation Deadline
ECHA is accepting comments on the draft opinion of the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis on the restriction of certain oxides, oxoacids and salts of chromium(VI) by 23:59 Helsinki time on 17 August. This is a consultation on a future measure, not an adopted restriction. The topic concerns surface treatments, electroplating processes, aviation, steelmaking, chemical production, laboratories and exposure and emission control systems. Organisations with relevant data should submit verifiable evidence on uses, exposure, emissions, possible alternatives, costs, technical feasibility and necessary transition. ECHA states that comments received after the deadline will not be taken into account in the development of the opinion.
Last day for opinions on the restriction of octocrylene in cosmetics
EU · Cosmetics, chemical safety and testing · Consultation deadline
On 17 August at 23:59 Helsinki time, ECHA's consultation on the SEAC draft opinion on the proposed restriction of octocrylene will close. The proposal covers the placing on the market of finished cosmetic products with a concentration of the substance of 0.001% or more; this is not yet an adopted rule and the final scope may change. Cosmetic manufacturers and importers, ingredient suppliers, laboratories, safety assessors and market surveillance teams are affected. Where evidence is available, data on substitution, technical and economic feasibility, analytical control, quality, stocks and necessary transition should be submitted. Comments after the deadline will not contribute to the development of the opinion.
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