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Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/1168 amends REACH Annex XVII Entry 78
EU REACH ANNEX XVII Entry 78European CommissionEU
Announced
Jun 1, 2026
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Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/1168 of 1 June 2026 amends Annex XVII to REACH Regulation. The regulation modifies Entry 78 concerning synthetic polymer microparticles restrictions. Compliance teams should review the amendment to understand any changes to scope, transitional periods, or compliance obligations for microplastic-containing products.
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Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/1168 amends REACH Annex XVII Entry 78
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