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Unbranded chemical containers undergoing a freight compliance check

European Union·European Economic Area·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·14 Aug 2026

EU Regulation 2026/1278 Expands PIC Controls For Pesticides And Industrial Chemicals

The EU will expand export notification, consent and prohibition controls for listed pesticides and industrial chemicals from 1 October.

European Union·European Economic Area·Prior Informed Consent (PIC)·14 Aug 2026

Coated industrial components beside laboratory analysis equipment

European Economic Area·REACH·4 Aug 2026

EU PFAS Restriction Reaches End-2026 Decision Point

The Commission expects ECHA's PFAS restriction opinions by the end of 2026, followed by a formal REACH Annex XVII proposal. No ban is enacted yet, but manufacturers should map PFAS uses, obtain supplier evidence, assess emissions and test alternatives now.

European Economic Area·REACH·4 Aug 2026

Laboratory water samples and consumer product materials on an analytical bench

European Union·REACH·22 Jun 2026

EU Parliament Backs Stronger PFAS Phase Out In SDG Compromise

Parliament compromise amendments call for a PFAS phase out in consumer goods where safer alternatives exist, alongside stronger water resilience and circular economy priorities.

European Union·REACH·22 Jun 2026

Chemical containers and sample bottles on a quality-control bench

European Union·European Economic Area·CLP·19 Jun 2026

EU Chemicals Deal Advances Simplification Of Cosmetics, Fertiliser And Labelling Rules

The EU chemicals deal under Omnibus VI would simplify CLP, cosmetics and fertiliser rules while preserving core safety requirements.

European Union·European Economic Area·CLP·19 Jun 2026

Chemical manufacturing facility with storage tanks and industrial pipework

European Union·European Economic Area·REACH·19 Jun 2026

EU REACH Regulation: Commission Shifts To Simplification Over Full Revision

The European Commission is moving EU REACH reform away from full legislative revision and towards targeted simplification, comitology updates and stronger enforcement.

European Union·European Economic Area·REACH·19 Jun 2026

Consumer product samples prepared for chemical compliance testing

European Union·REACH·5 Jun 2026

Polish Market Surveillance Finds Chemical Non-Compliance In More Than 7% Of Consumer Products

Poland's 2025 chemical compliance campaign found excessive phthalates, cadmium, lead and chromium(VI) in jewellery, PVC tablecloths and leather goods, reinforcing the need for stronger REACH controls.

European Union·REACH·5 Jun 2026

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

REACH Regulatory News

Latest Articles

EU Regulation 2026/1278 Expands PIC Controls For Pesticides And Industrial Chemicals

EU PFAS Restriction Reaches End-2026 Decision Point

EU Parliament Backs Stronger PFAS Phase Out In SDG Compromise

EU Chemicals Deal Advances Simplification Of Cosmetics, Fertiliser And Labelling Rules

EU REACH Regulation: Commission Shifts To Simplification Over Full Revision

Polish Market Surveillance Finds Chemical Non-Compliance In More Than 7% Of Consumer Products

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

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