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UK REACH authorisation refusal highlights the importance of evidence on alternatives
UK REACH authorisation refusal: lessons from AFA066
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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): what businesses need to understand as the new framework takes effect
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Regulation (EU) 2025/40, has applied across the EU since 12 August 2026.
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UK REACH ATRm: Draft Legislation published – reduced upfront requirements, but what happens later?
Defra's ATRm consultation sets out significant changes to UK REACH transitional registrations. Our analysis explores reduced data requirements, substance groups, classification obligations, data access considerations and future compliance challenges.
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ECHA’s SEAC adopts final opinion on proposed octocrylene restriction
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) has adopted its final opinion on the proposed restriction of octocrylene in cosmetic products. The proposal will now move towards consideration by the European Commission, alongside the opinion of ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC).
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RAC recommends first harmonised endocrine disruptor classification under CLP
The European Chemicals Agency’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has recommended, for the first time, that a substance is given a harmonised classification as an endocrine disruptor for human health under the EU’s new Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) hazard classes.
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UK plant protection product controls: HSE 2025 findings
Published in August 2026, the Health and Safety Executive’s 2025 Article 68 report sets out the official controls carried out on plant protection products (PPPs) across the UK.
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Featured Projects
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Consultation Activities for the impact assessment for a new EU Delivery Act
Status - Ongoing
The European Commission is proposing a new EU Delivery Act to modernise the postal regulatory framework. This survey, delivered by RPA, EUI, and ICF on behalf of DG GROW, collects stakeholder evidence on the implementation of the Postal Services Directive and Universal Service Obligation across EU Member States.
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Water Quality Benefits Assessment
Status - Completed
RPA has undertaken a benefit assessment for the Mining Remediation Authority. The study provided analysis of the water quality related impacts that could potentially occur from three identified mine water management options.
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SCC Water Scarcity
Status - Completed
Risk & Policy Analysts (RPA) has been contracted by Suffolk County Council to carry out a dedicated economic analysis to quantify the current and potential future economic costs of water scarcity in Norfolk and Suffolk. This work is in response to the need for a greater understanding of how water scarcity impacts the local economy.
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Ship Repairs Study
Status - Completed
RPA completed a scoping study, funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, examining how hazardous materials are recorded and managed during ship repair and maintenance, and whether current practices adequately protect workers from exposure.
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Coastwise Transition Plans
Status - Completed
Coastwise, a NNDC led Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme project, funded by Defra, and managed by the Environment Agency, is developing and creating 6 Coastal Erosion Community Transition Plans across north Norfolk.
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Value of Water
Status - Completed
Against a backdrop of increasing pressure on water resources, RPA is investigating the value of water for the East Suffolk Water Abstractors Group (ESWAG) and Norfolk Environment Food and Farming.
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