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ECHA released an updated report identifying three critical research areas for chemical safety: ecosystem impact, persistent substance migration, and biocide resistance, aiming to strengthen environmen
ECHA published an updated report outlining priority research areas to strengthen chemical safety and environmental protection across the EU. Key focus areas include ecosystem impacts, persistent subst
ECHA committees support an EU-wide restriction on PFAS, recommending effective measures to minimize emissions alongside the proposed ban.
The ECHA committee adopted a draft opinion proposing a universal restriction on PFAS chemicals. The SEAC opinion will undergo a 60-day consultation, with the final decision expected by the end of 2026
ECHA's Biocidal Products Committee supported approving ethanol for disinfectants without classifying it as carcinogenic or reprotoxic. No new hazard classifications were proposed for the substance.
ECHA inspections across 18 countries found that nearly 20% of hazardous mixtures were unreported to poison centers, based on an audit of almost 1,597 mixtures.
ECHA is gathering usage and volume data on four substances, including bumetrizole and triphenyl phosphate, for potential addition to the REACH candidate list. This regulatory review impacts chemical m
ECHA and the European Commission are collaborating to implement toy safety regulations, focusing on assessing chemical safety and processing derogation requests for prohibited substances.
ECHA assumes new responsibilities under the EU’s One Substance, One Assessment package, reinforcing its role in chemical assessments. The initiative involves building a common data platform for chemic
ECHA's RAC and SEAC committees reached provisional conclusions on the proposed PFAS restriction, addressing manufacturing and applications in electronics and semiconductors.
ECHA reports EU hazardous chemicals trade fell in 2024, driven by decreased imports and exports of benzene-containing substances.
ECHA reports that one-third of imported substances fail EU REACH registration requirements. Enforcement forums also identified restricted hazardous substances exceeding limits in imported consumer pro
ECHA has postponed its regulatory opinion on ethanol until May 2026 due to unresolved concerns over hazards and alternatives. This delay impacts chemical safety assessments across the EU industry.
ECHA added decabromodiphenyl ethane to its REACH candidate list, totaling 251 substances. This flame retardant chemical will face enhanced regulatory scrutiny across multiple industries.
ECHA and EASA have updated their cooperation agreement to strengthen commitments to sustainability, innovation, and safety within the aviation and chemical sectors across Europe.
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