Category: Updates

  • Toy Safety Regulation: ECHA’s New Role in Chemical Safety Assessments

    The EU’s new Toy Safety Regulation (TSR) entered into force in January to strengthen the way chemical risks in toys are assessed across the EU. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will now play a central role in evaluating chemical safety in toys. The Regulation aims to strengthen protection for children by introducing stricter requirements, improved…

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    Toy Safety Regulation: ECHA’s New Role in Chemical Safety Assessments

    Ensuring the safety of toys sold in the EU increasingly depends on robust chemical oversight. With the entry into force of the new EU Toy Safety Regulation (TSR) on 1 January, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has assumed expanded responsibilities that will significantly shape how chemical risks in toys are assessed and managed. The Toy…

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    Stocks of relevant products must be fully removed from supply chains on the Northern Irish market due to the latest active substance list update – will your inventory be impacted?

    Last month, the European Commission announced the non-approval of 14 active substance/product type combinations. These combinations must be phased off the European market. Importantly, this also applies to the Northern Irish market. The official announcement can be found here. Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (BPR) requires all active…

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    What was the inspiration behind Deenamic?  Deenamic Ltd was founded by our director Louise McGrath back in 2019. The goal is to help organizations navigate regulation and steer their company towards success.  Since the company’s inception, we’ve gone on to open offices in both Ireland and London and grow our team. In fact, we’re looking…

  • Safety Data Sheets face new levels of quality enforcement

    The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance will be a key focus of their enforcement going forward after recent information suggests many are dangerously deficient, according to a new press release.    Safety Data Sheets are a crucial way of communicating the risks posed when working with particularly risky chemicals. Despite…