IUCLID

ECHA Updates Drinking Water Directive Notification of Intention Manual for IUCLID v10 (April 2026)

ECHA has issued an April 2026 update of its Drinking Water Directive Notification of Intention IUCLID manual, aligning guidance with the IUCLID v10 release and the new EU positive-list regime for materials and products in contact with drinking water. While the legal obligations remain set by Directive (EU) 2020/2184 and its implementing acts, applicants now need to follow updated notified-entry types, reference-substance, confidentiality, validation, and dissemination-preview rules in IUCLID to ensure successful, timely DWD submissions and avoid unintended public disclosure.

7 May 2026, 05:45echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA Summarises Year-Three Development of OpenFoodTox 3.0 Chemical Hazards Database

EFSA has published a 2026 external scientific report summarising year-three work on its OpenFoodTox 3.0 chemical hazards database, enhancing data quality, new QSAR models, and interoperability with IUCLID and the EU Common Data Platform on Chemicals. These upgrades strengthen the digital backbone of EU food and feed risk assessment and will progressively shape how companies and risk assessors access, align, and supply hazard data for regulatory use.

5 May 2026, 06:50efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.comEuropean Union

ECHA Releases IUCLID 6 Version 10 and Makes Updated PCN Format Version 8 Available

In late April 2026, ECHA released IUCLID 6 version 10 and made an updated version 8 of the poison centre notification format available to keep PCN submissions compatible with the new IUCLID data model. For companies using IUCLID and system-to-system PCN submissions, this is an IT and data-format transition rather than a new legal obligation, but they should still plan to upgrade tools, validate workflows, and follow ECHA’s May webinar and release notes for detailed changes.

4 May 2026, 20:02poisoncentres.echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA Adopts 2025 Consolidated Annual Activity Report on Chemicals Strategy and Risk Assessment Transformation

EFSA’s 2025 Consolidated Annual Activity Report, adopted in March 2026, sets out how the Authority is reshaping food and chemical risk assessment around higher throughput, structured data, and joint implementation of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and One Substance, One Assessment. For businesses, this signals a medium-term shift toward faster but more data‑ and IT‑intensive evaluations (notably IUCLID-based dossiers, NAMs, and AI-enabled evidence workflows), reinforcing the need for high-quality submissions and proactive portfolio planning as CSS-related processes mature.

24 Apr 2026, 11:59europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU ECHA Webinar on Preparing Biocides Active-Substance Dossiers in IUCLID and R4BP 3 (21 May 2026)

ECHA will provide technical guidance in May 2026 to support the mandatory transition to IUCLID format for biocidal active substance renewals. Companies must update dossier preparation workflows to prevent submission failures that could delay substance approvals and disrupt market access.

4 Apr 2026, 11:01echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA Peer Review Intake and Upcoming Consultation for Black Pepper Oleoresin (BPO) Under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009

EFSA has scheduled a public consultation on the assessment of Black Pepper Oleoresin as a new pesticide active substance through June 2026. This review will determine the market access conditions and permissible use cases for this botanical extract in the European plant protection sector.

2 Apr 2026, 09:35open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Schedules 2026 Science Seminar, IUCLID 6 Webinar and Drinking Water Directive Workshops

ECHA has scheduled key 2026 technical events covering the IUCLID 6 version 10 release and implementation workshops for the Drinking Water Directive. Companies should prepare for updated data submission formats and the operationalization of the European positive list for materials in contact with drinking water.

31 Mar 2026, 19:08echa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Opens REACH Testing Proposal Consultation On Dibutyl Maleate

ECHA has launched a REACH testing proposal consultation for dibutyl maleate regarding long-term fish toxicity, with a submission deadline of May 8, 2026. Stakeholders should assess internal data to avoid redundant vertebrate testing and prepare for potential changes to environmental hazard classifications that could impact product portfolios.

30 Mar 2026, 16:55echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands REACH Helpdesk Updates REACH Factsheets

The Dutch REACH and CLP helpdesk has updated its guidance factsheets to reflect current registration and importer compliance expectations. Alignment with these updated national interpretative standards is essential for maintaining compliant registration dossiers and managing article-related obligations in the Netherlands.

30 Mar 2026, 15:05chemischestoffengoedgeregeld.nlNetherlands

EU Expert Group Meeting Reviews Biocidal Products Regulation Implementation, ED Guidance And Microplastics Restriction

EU regulators have formalised updates to biocides implementation, including stricter IUCLID dossier requirements and the integration of REACH microplastics restrictions into product authorisations. Businesses should anticipate mandatory dossier resubmissions from mid-2026 and audit product compositions to ensure compliance with evolving chemical safety and labeling standards.

28 Mar 2026, 18:48health.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany REACH‑CLP‑Biocides Helpdesk Publishes Webinar Slides on REACH Microplastics Reporting Obligations

The German REACH Helpdesk has issued technical guidance for the first mandatory microplastics reporting deadline under REACH Annex XVII, set for May 31, 2026. Companies must immediately align data collection with IUCLID templates, as the absence of a minimum threshold requires formal reporting even for zero-emission uses.

27 Mar 2026, 08:18reach-clp-biozid-helpdesk.deEuropean UnionGermany

ECHA Webinar On IUCLID 6 Version 10 Major Release (12 May 2026)

The European Chemicals Agency is launching IUCLID 6 Version 10 in May 2026, introducing major format changes and harmonized templates for chemical data submissions. Businesses must audit their internal data management systems and reporting workflows to ensure seamless compliance with REACH, CLP, and Biocidal Products Regulation requirements.

27 Mar 2026, 07:56echa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Announces Drinking Water Directive IUCLID Demonstration Workshop

ECHA is initiating technical training and releasing manuals for the mandatory digital submission process required to list substances for use in drinking water contact materials. Businesses must transition their data management to IUCLID formats to secure product compliance and maintain market access under the harmonized European positive list framework.

23 Mar 2026, 09:57echa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Hosts 2026 Drinking Water Directive Stakeholders’ Workshop on Positive List Applications

ECHA is convening a final stakeholder workshop in late 2026 to prepare industry for the mandatory 2027 application process for substances in contact with drinking water. Companies should prioritize the alignment of technical dossiers with new digital submission standards to secure future market access for water-contact materials and components.

23 Mar 2026, 09:57echa.europa.euEuropean UnionFinland

ECHA Launches Beta Chesar Platform for REACH and Biocidal Products Risk Assessment

ECHA has launched a beta version of the cloud-based Chesar Platform for REACH and Biocidal Products risk assessments, with a full production release expected in mid-2026. Businesses should initiate migration testing and assess how updated exposure modeling within the platform may alter existing chemical safety conclusions and product use instructions.

20 Mar 2026, 10:23chesar.echa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Article 46 Decision Requiring OECD TG 408 Study for EC 300-340-2

ECHA has mandated a 90-day oral toxicity study for EC 300-340-2 under REACH to investigate endocrine disruption and neurotoxicity concerns by May 2028. Data generated from this study will directly influence future harmonized classification, potential SVHC identification, and subsequent market restrictions for this substance.

12 Mar 2026, 13:41echa.europa.euEuropean UnionSweden

EU/ECHA Article 46 Decision Requires Fish Endocrine Studies for Tonalide (AHTN)

ECHA has mandated registrants of Tonalide to submit fish endocrine studies by May 2029 to clarify environmental safety concerns. Confirmation of endocrine-disrupting properties would likely lead to SVHC identification or EU-wide restrictions, necessitating early supply chain risk assessment for fragrance-dependent products.

12 Mar 2026, 13:41echa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Orders Amphibian Endocrine Disruption Study for Bis(2-Propylheptyl) Phthalate Under REACH

ECHA has mandated an extended amphibian study for high-volume plasticizer DPHP by November 2028 to investigate potential environmental endocrine-disrupting properties. This decision signals a pathway toward potential SVHC identification or further restrictions for a substance widely used in PVC, automotive components, and construction materials.

12 Mar 2026, 13:41echa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Decision Requesting EOGRTS (OECD TG 443) for 4,4'-Isopropylidenebis[2-allylphenol] (EC 217-121-1)

ECHA has mandated an Extended One-Generation Reproductive Toxicity Study for 4,4'-isopropylidenebis[2-allylphenol] with results due by May 2029. This data will clarify reproductive and endocrine hazards, likely leading to future harmonized classification or identification as a Substance of Very High Concern.

11 Mar 2026, 13:07echa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Meeting Outlines BPR IT Tool Roadmap and IUCLID Validation Rules for Renewals

ECHA has finalized the 2026–2027 roadmap for biocides IT tools, introducing mandatory IUCLID validation rules for active substance renewals starting July 2026. Companies must update dossier preparation workflows and data management systems to align with stricter submission requirements and shifting digital formats to maintain market access.

10 Mar 2026, 13:23webgate.ec.europa.euEuropean Union