EU: new directive strengthening water protection enters into force, giving a "major role" to ECHA
The EU directive revising the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters enters into force on 11/05/2026, announced the European Commission. These additions cover certain “forever chemicals” PFAS (such as TFA), pesticides and pharmaceuticals and for the first time, the rules also address microplastics, indicators of antimicrobial...