ECHA proposes restrictions on chromium(VI) substances to protect health
The European Chemicals Agency brings forward a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on certain hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), substances. The aim…
ECHA updates annual REACH evaluation statistics
Since 2009, ECHA has evaluated 15 500 REACH registrations. The checks ensure that companies provide reliable information on the hazards…
One Health: EU agencies unite to tackle azole fungicide resistance in Aspergillus fungi
For the first time, the five EU health and environment agencies – EFSA, ECDC, ECHA, EEA and EMA]– supported by…
ECHA adds 40 hazardous chemicals to PIC: Exporters can start notifying authorities
From 1 March 2025, EU exporters are required to notify their intention to export 40 additional hazardous chemicals. This requirement…
ECHA: Hazardous chemicals found in six percent of inspected cosmetics
A pilot enforcement project by ECHA’s Enforcement Forum found that 6 % of inspected cosmetic products contained hazardous substances banned…
Sofia Zisi elected as new chair of ECHA’s Management Board
Sofia Zisi is the Director General of the General Chemical State Laboratory which operates under Greece’s Independent Authority for Public…
ECHA: Research needs for regulating hazardous chemicals updated
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has updated its report on key areas of regulatory challenge. The report now gives more…
ECHA streamlines biocides consultations
Interested parties can soon provide information in one go on alternatives to biocidal active substances, as well as their impact…
Harmful chemicals: EU Commission wants to limit ther use to most essential cases
The EU Commission's Communication gives industry and investors predictability regarding the manufacturing of products indispensable for the green and digital transition, health and defence in…
ECHA and EEA: More work needed to make chemicals safe and sustainable
The transition towards safer and more sustainable chemicals is progressing in some areas, while in others, it is just beginning.…
The European Chemicals Agency launches new chemicals database ECHA CHEM
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) maintains the largest chemicals database in the European Union (EU), combining industry-submitted data with information…
Trade in products containing benzene increased EU imports of hazardous chemicals
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) annual report on the trade of chemicals that are banned or severely restricted in the…
ECHA warns against risks from PVC additives and microparticle releases
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) investigation found that some substances added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, like plasticisers, may pose…
No qualified majority reached by Member States to renew or reject the approval of glyphosate
Today, Member States did not reach the required qualified majority to renew or reject the approval of glyphosate during a…
PFAS restriction proposal: ECHA receives more than 5 600 comments
More than 4 400 organisations, companies and individuals submitted comments and information on the proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee pledges to ban secondary use of creosote-treated wood
The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) supports France’s proposal to restrict the placing on the market, reuse and banning the…
ECHA proposes to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams in the EU
Helsinki, 23 February 2022 The European Chemicals Agency brings forward a proposal for an EU-wide...
Shay O’Malley appointed as ECHA’s Acting Executive Director
Mr Shay O’Malley, Director of Resources, will be ECHA’s Acting Executive Director as of 1...
ECHA adds four chemicals to Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 223 entries for chemicals...
ECHA: Scientific committees support further restrictions of PFAS
The Committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis support Germany’s proposal to restrict the use...
Majority of inspected products sold online breach EU chemicals laws – ECHA
In the latest project of ECHA’s Enforcement Forum, enforcement authorities found that most inspected products...
EFSA and ECHA on Glyphosate consultations: More than 400 submissions collected
The parallel consultations on glyphosate held by EFSA and ECHA closed on 22 November 2021....
The Alphanumeric Lifesaver: UFI in Focus of at the BfR User Conference on Product Notifications
The UFI code on packaging provides crucial information for rapid medical treatment What should I...
Glyphosate: ECHA and EFSA launch consultations
ECHA and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have started parallel consultations on the initial...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 8 July 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ECHA ECHA: Candidate List updated with eight hazardous chemicals ENVIRONMENTAL...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 7 July 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: CHEMICALS Chemical safety: International Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability:...
Glyphosate: EU regulators EFSA & ECHA begin review of renewal assessments
Published: 15 June 2021 EFSA and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have received a draft assessment of glyphosate...
ECHA draws balance of REACH and CLP: Improved protection – but more needs to be done
Europe’s workers, consumers and the environment are better protected from harmful chemicals thanks to the...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 21 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: COVID-19 Global leaders adopt agenda to overcome COVID-19 crisis and...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 10 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ECHA Is your company size declared correctly? DUAL-USE ITEMS...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 21 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ECHA ECHA: Nearly 300 chemicals identified as candidates for regulatory...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 15 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ECHA Watch online: Consultation on the restriction proposal of lead...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 14 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ECHA ECHA proposes seven substances for authorisation to protect people...
EU Commissioner Breton on the use of recycled tyres in children’s playgrounds and artificial turf fields – Answer to a written question
EN E-000415/2021 Answer given by Mr Breton on behalf of the European Commission (12.4.2021) 1....