IUCLID

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

ECHA will provide technical guidance on May 21, 2026, for biocidal active substance dossiers ahead of the July 1, 2026, mandatory IUCLID format deadline. Compliance teams must align dossier preparation workflows with the new format to prevent validation failures and ensure timely active substance renewals.

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 (BPO) as a new pesticide active substance, closing June 6, 2026. Stakeholders should review the assessment report to anticipate potential use restrictions and ensure the regulatory dossier supports the eventual EU approval of this botanical extract.

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

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

ECHA has announced its 2026 technical schedule, highlighting the IUCLID 6 version 10 release and implementation workshops for the Drinking Water Directive. Stakeholders must 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 initiated a REACH testing proposal consultation for dibutyl maleate regarding long-term fish toxicity, with a deadline of May 8, 2026. Stakeholders should assess existing data to avoid redundant vertebrate testing and anticipate potential impacts on environmental hazard classifications.

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 (March 2026) to reflect current registration and compliance expectations for substances and articles. Companies should review these materials to ensure local registration dossiers and importer obligations align with the latest national interpretative guidance.

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 Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) implementation, targeting stricter IUCLID dossier formats and the integration of REACH microplastics restrictions into product authorisations. Companies must prepare for mandatory dossier resubmissions starting July 2026 and assess the strategic impact of new endocrine disruptor guidance on active substance renewals and product compliance.

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 31 May 2026. Impacted companies must ensure data collection systems are aligned with IUCLID templates immediately, as even zero-emission uses require formal reporting to ensure continued compliance.

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

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

ECHA is launching IUCLID 6 Version 10 in May 2026, introducing significant format changes and harmonized templates for chemical data submissions. Companies must prepare for technical shifts in data management to ensure continued compliance with REACH, CLP, and BPR reporting requirements.

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

ECHA Announces Drinking Water Directive IUCLID Demonstration Workshop

ECHA is hosting a June 2026 workshop to demonstrate IUCLID submission procedures for the Drinking Water Directive's European positive list of substances. Manufacturers of water-contact materials must adapt to new digital application formats and validation rules to secure or maintain substance approvals for the EU market.

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

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

ECHA will host a stakeholder workshop in October 2026 to prepare industry for the early 2027 launch of application processes for the European positive list of substances in contact with drinking water. Businesses should use this session to align technical dossiers with new IUCLID requirements and notification procedures to secure future market access for water-contact materials.

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 BPR risk assessments, with a full production release expected in mid-2026. Registrants should initiate migration testing and assess how updated exposure modeling within the platform may alter existing chemical safety conclusions and dossier requirements.

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 Article 46, with results due by May 2028. The findings will determine if the substance faces future SVHC identification or harmonized classification for endocrine disruption and neurotoxicity, impacting long-term portfolio viability.

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 (AHTN) to submit specific fish endocrine studies by May 2029 to clarify environmental safety concerns. This data request signals potential future regulatory escalation, including SVHC identification or EU-wide restrictions, if endocrine-disrupting properties are confirmed.

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 Bis(2-propylheptyl) phthalate (DPHP) by November 2028 to investigate potential environmental endocrine-disrupting properties. This decision signals increased regulatory scrutiny for high-volume phthalates used in PVC and coatings, with results likely determining future SVHC identification or restriction measures.

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 (EOGRTS) for 4,4'-isopropylidenebis[2-allylphenol], with results due by May 2029. This data will clarify potential endocrine disruption and reproductive hazards, likely leading to future harmonized classification or SVHC identification.

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

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

ECHA has released the 2026–2027 roadmap for biocides IT tools, mandating new IUCLID validation rules for active substance renewals from July 2026. Firms should audit dossier preparation workflows now to accommodate shifting data formats and stricter quality checks, ensuring continued market access.

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

Great Britain HSE Publishes 2025 UK REACH Article 54 Evaluation Report and Recommendations to Registrants

The UK HSE has released its 2025 REACH evaluation report, highlighting a focus on compliance checks for "novel" substances and the issuance of several data requests. Businesses should prioritize dossier updates and non-animal testing justifications to avoid regulatory delays and prepare for upcoming mandatory GB CLP classification proposals.

5 Mar 2026, 16:23hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Portugal Highlights First Microplastics Emissions Reporting Deadline and Updates Ozone‑Depleting Substances Certification Criteria

The first mandatory EU microplastics emissions reports are due to ECHA by May 31, 2026, under new REACH Annex XVII requirements. Impacted manufacturers must establish IUCLID-based tracking for synthetic polymer microparticles to ensure compliance with evolving zero-pollution transparency obligations.

3 Mar 2026, 13:56echa.europa.euPortugalEuropean Union

EU EFSA Launches Public Consultation On Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CL3 Pesticide Active Substance Approval

EFSA has launched a public consultation on the approval of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CL3 as a new pesticide active substance, closing 19 February 2026. This development advances the regulatory pathway for microbial solutions, requiring biopesticide developers to monitor the assessment for impacts on future product portfolios.

29 Jan 2026, 15:04open.efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Announces Two Compliance Campaigns on REACH Registration Updates

ECHA is launching targeted compliance campaigns to enforce REACH dossier updates, specifically addressing lead registrant changes and misaligned CLP classifications. Impacted registrants should prioritize internal audits of joint submission data and harmonized classification alignment to preempt direct agency intervention.

29 Jan 2026, 09:47echa.europa.euEuropean Union