REACH

Egypt Notifies Draft Standard on Disposable Body-Cleaning Products and Towels to WTO (G/TBT/N/EGY/573)

Egypt has notified the WTO of a draft standard setting safety and quality requirements for disposable body‑cleansing products and disposable towels, open for public comment until 06 June 2026.[^1^](https://track.pstmrk.it/3s/docs.wto.org%2Fimrd%2Fdirectdoc.asp%3FDDFDocuments%2Ft%2FG%2FTBTN26%2FEGY573.docx/lDt-/XIzEAQ/AQ/13129ee8-aa9f-4558-a7c6-8ea37babac00/42/O1RPxvf0zy) For personal care and disposable hygiene suppliers into Egypt, the draft’s reliance on the EU Cosmetics Regulation, REACH and CLP as reference frameworks signals closer alignment with EU‑style chemical and product‑safety expectations.

10 Apr 2026, 15:44track.pstmrk.itEgypt

EU-Focused Perspective Calls for P-NAMs to Modernise Chemical Persistence Assessment

Regulators and scientists are advocating for Persistence New Approach Methodologies (P-NAMs) to address critical data gaps in chemical persistence assessments under REACH and CLP. This shift signals a transition toward high-throughput and in silico testing, likely redefining PBT/PMT determinations and data requirements for Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) innovation.

9 Apr 2026, 07:30pubs.acs.orgEuropean Union

Concawe Updates Guidance on Identification of Petroleum UVCB Substances for REACH

Concawe has updated its guidance for identifying petroleum and hydrocarbon UVCB substances to align with tightened REACH Annex VI identity requirements. Registrants should review updated analytical methods and justification strategies for renewable and co-processed hydrocarbons to ensure dossier completeness and minimize ECHA information requests.

7 Apr 2026, 11:08concawe.euEuropean Union

Dutch Government Extends Temporary Steel Slag Ban/Permit Regime to January 2027

The Netherlands has extended its temporary ban and permit regime for new steel slag applications until January 2027 to allow for further environmental and health risk research. Operators should prepare for continued market access hurdles and the likely transition of these national precautionary measures into a formal EU REACH restriction dossier.

6 Apr 2026, 16:43tweedekamer.nlNetherlands

Netherlands Bureau REACH Publishes 2025 REACH/CLP Activity Overview

The Netherlands Bureau REACH 2025 overview details significant progress on REACH restrictions, CLP hazard classifications, and occupational exposure limits for priority substances. These Dutch-led dossiers often drive broader EU-level regulatory shifts, providing an early warning for upcoming changes to substance restrictions and harmonized classification requirements.

6 Apr 2026, 16:37bureau-reach.publiqa.onlineNetherlandsEuropean Union

France / INERIS Publishes PFAS Essential-Use Case Study Report

France’s Ineris has released a framework for applying the "essential-use" concept to PFAS, testing substitution feasibility across medical, automotive, and transport sectors. This methodology signals a shift toward more structured regulatory scrutiny, where market access will increasingly depend on proving a substance's functional necessity and the lack of viable alternatives.

5 Apr 2026, 19:20ineris.frFranceEuropean Union

ECHA Issues Guidance on REACH Restrictions for Aprotic Solvents NMP, DMF, DMAC and NEP

ECHA has issued updated guidance on REACH Annex XVII restrictions for aprotic solvents (NMP, DMF, DMAC, NEP), clarifying mandatory worker DNELs and compliance deadlines through 2029. Companies must update safety data sheets and workplace risk management measures to align with these harmonized limits to ensure continued regulatory compliance and worker protection.

5 Apr 2026, 05:51echa.europa.euEuropean Union

ECHA Updates Regulatory Needs Assessment For Benzoates, Proposes Compliance Checks For Potassium Benzoate

ECHA updated its Assessment of Regulatory Needs for 25 benzoates, recommending harmonized classification and restrictions for specific high-tonnage esters due to reproductive toxicity concerns. Future regulatory actions are likely to impact professional-use products, cosmetics, and textiles through new labeling requirements and market access restrictions.

5 Apr 2026, 05:38echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Estonian Health Board To Conduct 2026 Hazardous Mixtures Checks and Flags Unsafe Tattoo Pigments

The Estonian Health Board has announced targeted 2026 enforcement inspections for hazardous mixtures and reported high non-compliance rates for tattoo pigments under REACH and CLP regulations. Companies should prepare for increased market surveillance of consumer chemical products and ensure strict adherence to REACH Annex XVII restriction limits to avoid Safety Gate (RAPEX) notifications and product withdrawals.

5 Apr 2026, 05:29terviseamet.eeEstoniaEuropean Union

ECHA Adds Aquatic Acute 1 to CLH Proposal for Solvent Yellow 124 (CAS 34432-92-3)

Germany has expanded its proposal for the harmonised classification of Solvent Yellow 124 to include high-potency acute aquatic toxicity. Adoption of these stringent environmental classifications will trigger mandatory labelling updates and potentially stricter downstream risk management for fuel markers and related mixtures.

5 Apr 2026, 05:20echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU REACH Committee Issues Positive Opinions on Chromium Trioxide Authorisations and Reviews Annex XVII Restrictions (25–26 February 2026)

The EU REACH Committee has advanced restrictions on lead and CMR substances while granting several chromium trioxide authorisations for automotive and sanitary applications. Companies should prepare for finalized restriction scopes and transitional periods in 2026, alongside a strategic shift toward broader sectoral management of hexavalent chromium.

5 Apr 2026, 05:15ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands (RIVM) Adds SVHC and Endocrine-Disrupting Pesticides to Zeer Zorgwekkende Stoffen List (March 2026)

The Netherlands expanded its national list of Substances of Very High Concern (ZZS) in March 2026, adding 18 chemicals including n-hexane and various endocrine-disrupting pesticides. Dutch operators must now review permits and prioritize emission minimization or substitution to align with strict national environmental requirements that often exceed EU REACH standards.

5 Apr 2026, 04:55rvs.rivm.nlNetherlands

EU General Court Case T‑910/25 Ragoo v Commission on REACH Tattoo Ink Restriction

A new legal challenge (Case T-910/25) has been filed at the EU General Court seeking the annulment of the REACH restriction on substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up. This coordinated litigation signals ongoing industry resistance to the restriction's scope and could lead to future adjustments in how specific chemical concentrations are regulated in consumer products.

5 Apr 2026, 04:51eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Ukraine Consults on Draft UA REACH Procedure for State Registration of Chemical Substances

Ukraine has proposed the formal registration procedure for chemical substances under UA REACH, establishing a 1-tonne annual threshold for compliance. This development signals a shift toward EU-aligned chemical management, requiring companies to prepare for mandatory registration and data-sharing to maintain market access.

2 Apr 2026, 17:38me.gov.uaUkraine

ECHA Announces Webinar On Key Areas Of Regulatory Challenge – 2026 Update

ECHA is updating its Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge (KARC) in June 2026 to identify scientific gaps that will influence future EU chemicals legislation. Companies should monitor these research priorities as they indicate the technical basis for forthcoming hazard assessments and potential substance restrictions.

2 Apr 2026, 10:19echa.europa.euEuropean Union

BAuA IDT Podcast Discusses SEAC Consultation on PFAS Restriction

The German BAuA helpdesk has released guidance via podcast on navigating the SEAC consultation process for the proposed REACH PFAS restriction. Companies should utilize this advisory to refine their socio-economic impact data submissions, which are critical for influencing potential derogations and transition timelines.

2 Apr 2026, 09:17reach-clp-biozid-helpdesk.deEuropean UnionGermany

EU/DK REACH Microplastics Restriction: First Plastics Granulate Reporting Deadline And Danish Webinar

The first annual reporting deadline for plastic granulate under the EU REACH microplastics restriction is May 31, 2026, covering 2025 usage and release data. Impacted companies must implement rigorous tracking for polymer identification and environmental loss estimates to meet new mandatory transparency and reporting standards.

2 Apr 2026, 08:35eur-lex.europa.euDenmarkEuropean Union

ECHA Adds New CLP Harmonised Classification Intentions and Proposals for Four Substances

ECHA has initiated harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) processes for four substances, including a PFAS and a biocidal active, as of March 2026. Future adoption will trigger mandatory hazard communication updates and may lead to use restrictions in consumer and industrial product formulations.

1 Apr 2026, 19:37echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Ukraine and Sweden Open Call for National Experts to Support REACH and CLP Implementation

Ukraine is accelerating its alignment with EU REACH and CLP standards through a formal cooperation project with Sweden and the recruitment of national implementation experts. Businesses should prepare for a transition toward EU-harmonized chemical management and labeling requirements in Ukraine as institutional capacity for enforcement is established.

1 Apr 2026, 18:51me.gov.uaUkraineSweden

European Commission Publishes Facts Page On New Packaging And Packaging Waste Regulation And PFAS Limits

The European Commission has detailed implementation requirements for the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), mandating 100% recyclability and banning specific single-use formats by 2030. Businesses must accelerate transitions to circular packaging designs and phase out PFAS in food-contact materials to ensure market access and meet upcoming collection and recycled content targets.

1 Apr 2026, 18:51environment.ec.europa.euEuropean Union