European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
ECHA Publishes Annual Report For 2023
2023 was also a year of strategic enhancement for ECHA.
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European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Expands Candidate List With Bis(α,α-Dimethylbenzyl) Peroxide
Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, commonly used as a flame retardant, has been identified by ECHA as toxic for reproduction.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Updates Progress On PFAS Restriction Proposal
In September, the focus will shift to textiles, upholstery, leather, apparel, carpets, food contact materials and packaging, and petroleum and mining.
European Economic Area·REACH·
EU Delays DEHP REACH Authorisation For Medical Devices To 2030
Industry gets more time to make a gradual shift to DEHP-free medical devices.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU Synthetic Polymer Microparticles Ban In Cosmetics: Key Guidance Released
The document offers a step-by-step approach to determine if a polymer falls within the scope of the restriction and how to comply with the new requirements.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
European Commission Updates REACH Restrictions Roadmap
The updated Roadmap addresses regulatory actions for PVC and other substances to enhance health and environmental safety across the EU.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Von Der Leyen Calls For Action On REACH And PFAS
As von der Leyen's new term begins, the EU faces significant challenges in balancing industrial competitiveness with environmental sustainability.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Releases Report For Complex Inorganics From Non-Metallurgy
Substances such as 'Frits, chemicals' (EC 266-047-6) have been identified with a potential hazard for carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
ECHA Evaluates Regulatory Needs For Hydroxyphenyl Benzotriazoles
If the hazards are confirmed, restrictions on the use of these substances are proposed to minimise environmental release and human exposure.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·CLP·
ECHA's Regulatory Assessment Of Benzophenones: Key Findings And Proposed Actions
All substances are considered potential carcinogens based on structural similarity to benzophenone, which is classified as a Category 1B carcinogen.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Finnish Safety And Chemicals Agency Confirms Environmental Concerns Over Diuron
The evaluation confirms that Diuron poses a confirmed risk of endocrine disruption to the environment.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
HFE-7500 Substance Evaluation Concludes
The assessment supports the inclusion of HFE-7500 under the proposed universal restriction PFAS at the EU level.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Spain Suggests REACH Restriction For 4-Nonylphenol, Branched
The Spanish Ministry concluded that there is a critical need for regulatory actions to manage the risks associated with 4-nonylphenol, branched.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
Court Rejects Appeal In Cruelty Free Europe's Case Against ECHA
The Court found that CFE's appeal did not meet the necessary criteria to proceed.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Proposes New Regulations For Silver And Silver Compounds
Several silver compounds have been identified as potential reproductive toxins.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
PMC Vlissingen Netherlands Challenges European Commission On DBTO Regulation
This case highlights the ongoing debates and disagreements between chemical companies and regulatory authorities over the safety classifications of substances.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
ECHA Board Of Appeal Dismisses Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH's Appeal
The board concluded that Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH's registration dossier remained non-compliant with the necessary information requirements.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
REF-10 Workshop Reveals Persistent Challenges In EU Chemical Compliance
A significant 81% of participants recognised the presence of "free riders" who avoid compliance duties.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)·
ECHA Report Highlights Health Risks Of 1,2-Dichloroethane In Consumer Goods
ECHA finds existing regulations address EDC risks in articles, so no new restrictions are needed. Continued monitoring and enforcement are essential.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
EU Imposes Stricter Regulations On Siloxanes
From 6 June 2026, D4, D5, and D6 cannot be marketed as substances, constituents, or in mixtures with concentrations ≥0.1% by weight, with certain exemptions.
