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2025 - Week 13

REACH Reform 2025: Industry Urges Action Before 25 April

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April 2025
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📰 Headlines at a Glance

  • REACH Revision Sparks Industry Outcry
  • EU Proposes New REACH Test Methods
  • Australia Reviews 18 Industrial Chemicals
  • China Consults on PFCA List Under Global Treaty
  • EU Intends to Overhaul Chemical Safety

🔍 The Headlines in Focus

🧪 REACH Revision Sparks Industry Outcry

The EU unveils sweeping REACH reform plans—industry warns of major burdens and urges action before 25 April.
At CARACAL-54, the European Commission revealed major changes to REACH, including time-limited registrations, digital supply chain requirements, and stricter dossier rules. Industry body Cefic slammed the proposals as disconnected and overly complex. Businesses are urged to review and respond before the consultation closes.

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🔬 EU Proposes New REACH Test Methods

New draft regulation updates test standards to reduce animal use and align with OECD methods.
The EU published proposed changes to REACH testing rules, adding in vitro alternatives and updated OECD methods for toxicity and environmental impact. It also introduces new workplace and nano-exposure assessments. Feedback is open until 1 May 2025.

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🇦🇺 Australia Reviews 18 Industrial Chemicals

AICIS opens public consultation on key chemical evaluations—feedback due 29 May.
Australia’s regulator is reviewing health and environmental risks of 18 widely used chemicals. Some may see updated safety guidance or inventory conditions. Manufacturers and service providers should assess potential impacts and prepare for regulatory updates.

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🇨🇳 China Consults on PFCA List Under Global Treaty

First draft list of long-chain PFCAs published under the Stockholm Convention—input due 19 May.
China seeks industry feedback on a proposed list of PFCA substances, aiming to align with global POPs controls. Manufacturers using PFAS should review potential regulatory overlaps and submit responses to help shape scope and timelines.

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🏛️ EU Intends to Overhaul Chemical Safety

New EU data platform and early risk detection reforms adopted by Parliament.
The European Parliament approved a package to simplify chemicals regulation—introducing a centralised data platform, reallocating agency roles, and using biomonitoring for early warning. Industry should begin preparing for new compliance demands ahead of final legislation later this year.

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