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Thermal paper receipts and plastic material samples in a laboratory

European Economic Area·REACH·27 May 2026

EU Bisphenols Restriction Proposal Targets PVC, Textiles And Thermal Paper

Germany's planned EU REACH restriction could affect bisphenols in PVC, textiles, thermal paper, leather processing, recycling and second-hand markets.

European Economic Area·REACH·27 May 2026

Chemical manufacturing compliance discussion in a trade show hall

Great Britain·European Economic Area·UK REACH·27 May 2026

UK REACH Alignment With EU Rules To Shape Chemicals Compliance

The UK plans to use EU chemicals rules as the starting point for UK REACH, reducing the risk of duplicated assessments and regulatory divergence.

Great Britain·European Economic Area·UK REACH·27 May 2026

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·1 May 2026

EU Chemicals Regulation Simplification: MEPs Call For Targeted Reform And Stronger ECHA

The European Parliament is pushing for EU chemicals regulation simplification while reinforcing ECHA’s role. The resolution targets inefficiencies and inconsistent enforcement without lowering safety standards. As the Commission considers next steps, businesses should prepare for clearer but still stringent regulatory requirements.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·1 May 2026

Laboratory testing chemicals with EU policy context

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·1 May 2026

EU REACH Revision Paused As PFAS Restrictions And Circular Economy Policies Advance

The EU will not reopen REACH, focusing instead on simplification and enforcement while advancing PFAS restrictions and circular economy policies. This approach offers regulatory stability but increases pressure on hazardous substances and resource efficiency across the chemicals value chain.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·1 May 2026

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·10 Apr 2026

REACH Committee Reviews Lead, Chromium VI And CMR Measures

The February 2026 REACH Committee meeting focused on reviewing draft restrictions and authorisations for lead, chromium VI and CMR substances. While no major measures were finalised, the discussions indicate continued regulatory scrutiny and signal important developments ahead of expected votes in April.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·10 Apr 2026

Industrial materials facility with compliance staff and processing equipment

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Mar 2026

EU PFAS Restriction Consultation Intensifies As ECHA Seeks Evidence On Derogations

The EU PFAS restriction consultation marks a shift toward evidence-based decision-making. Stakeholder submissions will inform whether derogations remain justified and proportionate, shaping compliance obligations and market impacts as Europe advances controls on persistent chemicals.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·26 Mar 2026

European chemical plant with storage tanks and process towers

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·24 Mar 2026

CoRAP Update 2026–2028 Flags 27 Substances For REACH Evaluation

The CoRAP update 2026–2028 identifies 27 substances for evaluation under REACH, focusing on persistent, toxic and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The plan underscores growing regulatory scrutiny and requires proactive data management, risk assessment and supply chain adjustments across the chemicals industry.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·24 Mar 2026

Chemical hazard compliance materials on a desk

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·20 Mar 2026

CLP Annex VI Update: EU Proposes Major Transfer Of SVHC And Hazardous Substances

The proposed CLP Annex VI update introduces harmonised classifications for over 100 hazardous substances, including SVHCs, PFAS and endocrine disruptors. The changes will impact labelling, safety data and product formulation across multiple sectors, requiring early compliance planning and supply chain engagement.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·20 Mar 2026

Printing ink production equipment in an industrial facility

European Economic Area·Great Britain·REACH·13 Mar 2026

EuPIA Charter On Raw Material Selection Tightens Safety Expectations For Printing Inks

The 2026 EuPIA Charter strengthens voluntary industry controls on hazardous raw materials used in printing inks, with substitution timelines, risk assessments and expanded exclusion lists.

European Economic Area·Great Britain·REACH·13 Mar 2026

Laboratory glassware in the foreground with a policy meeting blurred in the background

European Economic Area·Netherlands·REACH·3 Feb 2026

REACH Revision Uncertainty Grows As Comitology Route Gains Attention

The Dutch government says a full REACH revision remains its preferred route, even if the EU shifts towards comitology-driven annex changes.

European Economic Area·Netherlands·REACH·3 Feb 2026

Industrial chemical compliance consultation context

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Feb 2026

ECHA Opens Consultation On Four Substances For REACH Annex XIV

A new ECHA consultation could pave the way for authorisation requirements for UV stabilisers, a flame retardant and a photoinitiator used across multiple sectors.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·2 Feb 2026

Chemical quality control lab with technician handling sample vials

European Economic Area·REACH·15 Jan 2026

Draft EU REACH CMR Restrictions Update For Annex XVII

The Commission’s draft would update EU REACH Annex XVII CMR restrictions, refresh listed substances and CAS numbers, and align mixture thresholds with CLP additivity rules.

European Economic Area·REACH·15 Jan 2026

Laboratory bench with glassware and a notebook

European Economic Area·REACH·8 Jan 2026

ECHA PBT Expert Group Highlights Bioaccumulation Assessment Strategies For Tougher Substances

Bioaccumulation assessment strategies are evolving at ECHA, with practical implications for REACH and CLP evidence packages.

European Economic Area·REACH·8 Jan 2026

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

EU Accelerates Defence Readiness With €800 Billion Investment And Simplified Permitting

The EU’s new defence readiness package aims to unlock €800 billion in investment, simplify permitting, and ease intra-EU transfers of defence goods.

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

MSC Confirms n-Hexane As SVHC Due To Neurotoxic Effects

ECHA identifies n-hexane as a substance of very high concern under REACH, citing neurotoxicity and equivalent level of concern criteria.

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·28 Nov 2025

ECHA Opens Reporting For Microplastics Emissions Under EU Restriction

Companies must report microplastics emissions to ECHA by May 2026 under the EU microplastics restriction. Learn who is affected and how to comply.

European Economic Area·REACH·28 Nov 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·6 Nov 2025

ECHA Adds DBBPE To Candidate List

ECHA adds DBBPE to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern, triggering new legal obligations for suppliers and importers.

European Economic Area·REACH·6 Nov 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Oct 2025

EU Ministers Press Commission On Delayed REACH Revision Amid Industry And Environmental Demands

EU Member States urge the Commission to accelerate the REACH revision, citing urgent health, environmental, and industry competitiveness needs.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

DBDPE Listed As SVHC: Regulatory Shift Targets Widely Used Flame Retardant

The EU has classified DBDPE as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) due to vPvB properties, affecting manufacturers and downstream users of flame retardants.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

REACH Fees Increase From November 2025 As EU Overhauls SME Verification Process

REACH fees rise from 5 November 2025 while SMEs remain exempt. New EU rules require ex ante SME verification from February 2027.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

REACH Regulatory News

Latest Articles

EU Bisphenols Restriction Proposal Targets PVC, Textiles And Thermal Paper

UK REACH Alignment With EU Rules To Shape Chemicals Compliance

EU Chemicals Regulation Simplification: MEPs Call For Targeted Reform And Stronger ECHA

EU REACH Revision Paused As PFAS Restrictions And Circular Economy Policies Advance

REACH Committee Reviews Lead, Chromium VI And CMR Measures

EU PFAS Restriction Consultation Intensifies As ECHA Seeks Evidence On Derogations

CoRAP Update 2026–2028 Flags 27 Substances For REACH Evaluation

CLP Annex VI Update: EU Proposes Major Transfer Of SVHC And Hazardous Substances

EuPIA Charter On Raw Material Selection Tightens Safety Expectations For Printing Inks

REACH Revision Uncertainty Grows As Comitology Route Gains Attention

ECHA Opens Consultation On Four Substances For REACH Annex XIV

Draft EU REACH CMR Restrictions Update For Annex XVII

ECHA PBT Expert Group Highlights Bioaccumulation Assessment Strategies For Tougher Substances

EU Accelerates Defence Readiness With €800 Billion Investment And Simplified Permitting

MSC Confirms n-Hexane As SVHC Due To Neurotoxic Effects

ECHA Opens Reporting For Microplastics Emissions Under EU Restriction

ECHA Adds DBBPE To Candidate List

EU Ministers Press Commission On Delayed REACH Revision Amid Industry And Environmental Demands

DBDPE Listed As SVHC: Regulatory Shift Targets Widely Used Flame Retardant

REACH Fees Increase From November 2025 As EU Overhauls SME Verification Process

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