Chemical Regulations


Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (25-2.5e) - May 29, 2026

EPA is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. The SNURs require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or processing of any of these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use in the SNUR. The required notification initiates EPA's evaluation of the conditions of that use for that chemical substance. In addition, the manufacture or processing for the significant new use may not commence until EPA has conducted a review of the required notification; made an appropriate determination regarding that notification; and taken such actions as required by that determination.


Certain New Chemicals or Significant New Uses; Statements of Findings-March 2026 - May 29, 2026

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of certain TSCA submissions when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA under TSCA. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA on such submissions during the period from March 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026.


CM 3082 2026 INIT - May 28, 2026

Ad Hoc Working Party on the ECHA Basic Regulation (morning only)


ECHA reports steady shift towards non-animal testing under REACH - May 28, 2026

EU and global regulatory and policy monitoring, fact-checking, legal documents, policy positions, business, finance, digital transformation, ...


New EU water quality protection rules enter into force - May 23, 2026

Together with the new EU water protection rules, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will assume a centralised role in assessing chemical risks ...


Reporting Deadline Extension for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule Under Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(d) - May 22, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to extend the reporting deadline for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by one year to May 21, 2027.


Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (25-1.5e) - May 22, 2026

EPA is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. The SNURs require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or processing of any of these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use in the SNUR. The required notification initiates EPA's evaluation of the conditions of that use for that chemical substance. In addition, the manufacture or processing for the significant new use may not commence until EPA has conducted a review of the required notification; made an appropriate determination regarding that notification; and taken such actions as required by that determination.


Polluters have knives out again for the forever chemicals ban - May 21, 2026

... ECHA consultation which closes on 25 May. As documented in Corporate Europe Observatory's report Chemical reaction, during the first ECHA PFAS ...


Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (26-2); Extension of Comment Period - May 21, 2026

EPA issued significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) on April 24, 2026, for chemical substances subject to an Order issued pursuant to TSCA. The SNURs require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or processing of any of these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use in the SNUR. The required notification initiates EPA's evaluation of the conditions of that use for that chemical substance. In addition, the manufacture or processing for new use may not commence until EPA has conducted a review of the required notification; made an appropriate determination regarding that notification; and taken such actions as required by that determination. This document extends the comment period, which was scheduled to end on May 26, 2026, for 45 days.


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Methylene Chloride; Regulation Under TSCA Section 6(a) (Renewal) - May 21, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Methylene Chloride; Regulation under TSCA Section 6(a) (EPA ICR Number 2556.04, OMB Control Number 2070-0204) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through May 31, 2026. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on August 25, 2025 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.


ECHA to host eight stakeholders conference on Mar 26 - Fibre2Fashion - May 19, 2026

Guest speakers will present chemical safety assessment and Chesar for member registrants; practical tips for substance evaluation; how industry ...


Dangerous pesticides: Why NGOs are criticizing chemical company Alzchem - May 19, 2026

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) suspects the substance of being carcinogenic, toxic to reproduction and harmful to embryos. According to an ...


Annual report 2025 : executive summary - May 18, 2026

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) purpose is protecting human health and the environment through its work on chemical safety. As an EU decentralised agency operating under an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory landscape, ECHA delivers technical, scientific and administrative tasks essential to the implementation of EU chemicals legislation and policy. The Agency provides transparent, independent, and high-quality scientific opinions and decisions, serving as a foundation for Union-level measures. The Agency maintains robust governance and scientific procedures, actively collaborates with EU institutions, Member States, third countries, and international organisations. ECHA also supports industry—including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—by offering practical tools, advice, and guidance to help them meet their regulatory obligations. In addition, the Agency ensures that stakeholders and the public have access to relevant, reliable, and objective information on chemicals, underpinning transparency and trust in its operations. ECHA’s achievements in 2025 demonstrate a strong and sustained commitment to our expanding mandate, strategic goals and to our vision of advancing chemical safety through science, collaboration and knowledge.


MECHANIKA – Advanced hybrid lightweight materials and technologies for global circular economy - May 18, 2026

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GDIT, SAVAN and Agile; Access to Confidential Business Information - May 18, 2026

This notice announces that information submitted to EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including information that may be claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI) by the submitter, may be transferred to or accessed by GDIT, SAVAN and Agile Decision Sciences (ADS), in accordance with the CBI regulations. GDIT, SAVAN and ADS have been awarded a contract to perform work in connection with TSCA and access to this information will enable GDIT, SAVAN and ADS to fulfill the obligations of the contract that will transition paper records into digital records through a process called digitization which includes material that has been classified as TSCA CBI.


EU Water Legislation Reform: Enhanced Role of ECHA in Chemical Risk Assessment - May 12, 2026

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will take on new scientific tasks under the EU's updated water protection legislation.


ECHA to play key role in protecting Europe's waters from chemical pollution - May 12, 2026

The updated EU water protection framework strengthens the protection of Europe's waters – including rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and ...


Science Applications International Corporation; Access to Confidential Business Information - May 12, 2026

This notice announces that information submitted to EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including information that may be claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI) by the submitter, will be transferred to or accessed by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), in accordance with the CBI regulations. SAIC has been awarded a contract to perform work in connection with TSCA and access to this information will enable SAIC to fulfill the obligations of the contract.


Extension of Postponement of Effectiveness for Certain Provisions of Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - May 5, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is extending the postponement of the effectiveness of certain regulatory provisions of the final rule entitled "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)" until the conclusion of judicial review. Specifically, this postponement applies to the conditions imposed on the uses with TSCA section 6(g) exemptions.


1,2-Dichloroethane; Final Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability - May 5, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the availability of the final risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 1,2-dichloroethane (CASRN 107- 06-2). The purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under the conditions of use (COUs), including unreasonable risk to potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations identified as relevant to the risk evaluation by EPA, and without consideration of costs or non-risk factors. EPA used the best available science to prepare this final risk evaluation and determined, based on the weight of scientific evidence, that 1,2-dichloroethane presents an unreasonable risk of injury to human health driven by risk to workers through workplace exposure under 15 COUs. EPA did not identify contributions to unreasonable risk of injury for consumer exposure, exposure to the general population, or to the environment, under any COUs for 1,2-dichlorethane. Consistent with TSCA, EPA will now initiate risk management actions to address the unreasonable risk.


EU Microplastics Reporting Deadline Approaching: Relevant Enterprises Should Initiate ... - April 30, 2026

ECHA Releases 2025 Annual Statistics on Chemical Evaluations. Mar 04, 2026. EU REACH Officially Adds Two New SVHCs and List Updated to 253 Entries.


Lawmakers agree on negotiating position for ECHA Basic Regulation - ENDS Europe - April 29, 2026

In addition, the Parliament will seek to expand ECHA's work on chemical risk assessment, requiring the agency to provide scientific opinions if ...


Certain New Chemicals or Significant New Uses; Statements of Findings-February 2026 - April 29, 2026

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of certain TSCA submissions when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA under TSCA. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA on such submissions during the period from February 1, 2026, to February 28, 2026.


Chemical associations criticise UK REACH alternative model despite government concessions - April 27, 2026

... ECHA website and in substance safety datasheets. The alliance questioned the logic of building a separate UK ...


Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (26-2) - April 24, 2026

EPA is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. The SNURs require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or processing of any of these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use in the SNUR. The required notification initiates EPA's evaluation of the conditions of that use for that chemical substance. In addition, the manufacture or processing for the significant new use may not commence until EPA has conducted a review of the required notification; made an appropriate determination regarding that notification; and taken such actions as required by that determination.


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment Under TSCA Section 8(e) (Renewal) - April 23, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Notification of Substantial Risk of Injury to Health and the Environment under TSCA Section 8(e) (EPA ICR Number 0794.18, OMB Control Number 2070-0046) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through April 30, 2026. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on July 2, 2025 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Request for Contractor Access to TSCA Confidential Business information (CBI) - April 23, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Request for Contractor Access to TSCA Confidential Business Information (EPA ICR Number 1250.13, OMB Control Number 2070-0075) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through April 30, 2026. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on June 25, 2025 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.


ECHA Will Hold Webinar on PFAS Restriction on May 7, 2026 | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. - April 22, 2026

ECHA Will Hold Webinar on PFAS Restriction on May 7, 2026. Lynn ... Toxic Chemicals. + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow. Webinars. + ...


ECHA Will Hold Webinar on PFAS Restriction on May 7, 2026 - Lexology - April 22, 2026

Lynn Bergeson is described by peers as a "highly respected toxic substance attorney" who is "nationally prominent". Lynn's eminence in the field ...


Annual report 2025 - April 21, 2026

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) purpose is protecting human health and the environment through its work on chemical safety. As an EU decentralised agency operating under an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory landscape, ECHA delivers technical, scientific and administrative tasks essential to the implementation of EU chemicals legislation and policy. The Agency provides transparent, independent, and high-quality scientific opinions and decisions, serving as a foundation for Union-level measures. The Agency maintains robust governance and scientific procedures, actively collaborates with EU institutions, Member States, third countries, and international organisations. ECHA also supports industry—including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—by offering practical tools, advice, and guidance to help them meet their regulatory obligations. In addition, the Agency ensures that stakeholders and the public have access to relevant, reliable, and objective information on chemicals, underpinning transparency and trust in its operations


Highlights - Vote on the Regulation on the European Chemicals Agency - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety - April 16, 2026

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On 15 April 2026, ENVI Members voted on the adoption of the draft report on the Regulation on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The ECHA was established in 2007 under the REACH Regulation to carry out a number of tasks under that Regulation. The current proposal establishes a standalone legal framework to strengthen the Agency’s governance and financial stability, reflecting its expanded role across EU chemicals legislation.

In July 2025, the Commission presented a proposal for a Regulation on the European Chemicals Agency, originally established under the REACH Regulation to manage the registration of chemicals, evaluate risks of substances, process authorisation and restriction procedures for hazardous chemicals, facilitate data sharing and maintain chemical databases. Since its creation, ECHA's responsibilities have significantly expanded to cover multiple EU laws, including classification and labelling, biocidal products, hazardous chemicals, waste and water. The proposed self-standing regulation will equip ECHA with the resources, flexibility, and structural adaptations required to fulfil the duties under its growing mandate. The draft report consists of nine compromise amendments, based on a total of 258 amendments tabled. These seek to clarify ECHA's structure and tasks, streamline its functioning, and reinforce its capacity to support the implementation of EU chemicals legislation.

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Environment committee endorses boost to ECHA's role, resources - ENDS Europe - April 16, 2026

New ECHA regulation should boost research into chemical exposure, lead MEP says. 06 Jan 2026. EU agencies should set up a permanent group to ...


Mixture Toxicity in Human Health: Integrating One Health, Exposomics, and Modern Risk Assessment Strategies - April 15, 2026

Chem Res Toxicol. 2026 Apr 15. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.5c00375. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

Human and environmental health are critically threatened by combined exposures to multiple chemical toxicants, including industrial chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides, endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances interact biologically, producing additive, synergistic, or antagonistic effects that conventional single-substance risk assessments fail to predict. This leads to a systematic underestimation of health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Despite robust evidence on mixture toxicity, major regulatory frameworks such as the US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the EU's REACH program continue to assess chemicals in isolation. This review synthesizes current science on toxicant interactions and critiques global regulatory shortcomings, underscoring the real-world consequences through case studies on PFAS, heavy metals, and pesticide mixtures. It advocates for a paradigm shift, proposing reforms that integrate emerging tools like exposomics and computational toxicology with holistic frameworks such as One Health. We highlight pioneering regulatory efforts, including Canada's mandate for cumulative risk assessments under CEPA and the EU's development of mixture assessment factors (MAFs), as essential models for progress. Our recommendations include mandating science-based mixture assessments, harmonizing global standards, and implementing equity-driven policies to align regulations with the reality of multichemical exposures.

PMID:41985101 | DOI:10.1021/acs.chemrestox.5c00375


Mixture Toxicity in Human Health: Integrating One Health, Exposomics, and Modern Risk Assessment Strategies - April 15, 2026

Chem Res Toxicol. 2026 Apr 15. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.5c00375. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

Human and environmental health are critically threatened by combined exposures to multiple chemical toxicants, including industrial chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides, endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances interact biologically, producing additive, synergistic, or antagonistic effects that conventional single-substance risk assessments fail to predict. This leads to a systematic underestimation of health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Despite robust evidence on mixture toxicity, major regulatory frameworks such as the US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the EU's REACH program continue to assess chemicals in isolation. This review synthesizes current science on toxicant interactions and critiques global regulatory shortcomings, underscoring the real-world consequences through case studies on PFAS, heavy metals, and pesticide mixtures. It advocates for a paradigm shift, proposing reforms that integrate emerging tools like exposomics and computational toxicology with holistic frameworks such as One Health. We highlight pioneering regulatory efforts, including Canada's mandate for cumulative risk assessments under CEPA and the EU's development of mixture assessment factors (MAFs), as essential models for progress. Our recommendations include mandating science-based mixture assessments, harmonizing global standards, and implementing equity-driven policies to align regulations with the reality of multichemical exposures.

PMID:41985101 | DOI:10.1021/acs.chemrestox.5c00375


ECHA Consultation on Draft Opinion of SEAC on REACH PFAS restrictions | News By Wire - April 15, 2026

... Chemical (REACH) regulation. Many PFAS chemicals are increasingly subject to global regulatory control due to the environmental and human and ...


CM 2432 2026 INIT - April 14, 2026

Ad Hoc Working Party on the ECHA Basic Regulation


Europe's PFAS restriction proposal is moving forward | White & Case LLP - April 14, 2026

Separately, manufacturers and importers benefiting from the active-substance derogations would report to ECHA every two years on the derogation ...


1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-Hexamethylcyclopenta [g]-2-Benzopyran (HHCB) and Phthalic Anhydride Draft Risk Evaluations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment - April 14, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the availability of and seeking public comment on draft risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta [g]-2-benzopyran (HHCB) and phthalic anhydride. The purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under the conditions of use (COUs), including unreasonable risk to potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations identified as relevant to the risk evaluation by EPA, and without consideration of costs or non-risk factors. EPA is seeking comment on the draft risk evaluations for HHCB and phthalic anhydride.


1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-Hexamethylcyclopenta [g]-2-Benzopyran (HHCB); Phthalic Anhydride; o-Dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) and p-Dichlorobenzene (p-DCB); Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) Peer Review; Draft Risk Evaluations; Notice of SACC Meeting; Availability of Draft Documents and Request for Comment - April 14, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing that there will be two virtual public meetings of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC). On May 26, 2026, a preparatory meeting will be held for the SACC to consider the scope and clarity of the draft charge questions for the peer review of the draft risk evaluations for 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8- hexamethylcyclopenta [g ]-2-benzopyran (HHCB) and phthalic anhydride and the draft hazard assessments for o-dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) and p- dichlorobenzene (p-DCB). The peer review meeting will be held June 8 through 12, 2026, for the SACC to consider the draft risk evaluations for HHCB and phthalic anhydride, the draft hazard assessments for o-DCB and p-DCB, the technical support documents, and their public comments. EPA is also announcing the availability of and soliciting public comment on the draft documents and charge questions that will be provided to the SACC for this peer review. The draft risk evaluations and draft hazard assessments were prepared under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and will be submitted to the SACC for peer review.


Highlights - Vote on the Regulation on the European Chemicals Agency - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety - April 13, 2026

ECHA Logo
On 15 April 2026, ENVI Members will vote on the adoption of the draft report on the Regulation on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The ECHA was established in 2007 under the REACH Regulation to carry out a number of tasks under that Regulation. The current proposal establishes a standalone legal framework to strengthen the Agency’s governance and financial stability, reflecting its expanded role across EU chemicals legislation.

In July 2025, the Commission presented a proposal for a Regulation on the European Chemicals Agency, originally established under the REACH Regulation to manage the registration of chemicals, evaluate risks of substances, process authorisation and restriction procedures for hazardous chemicals, facilitate data sharing and maintain chemical databases. Since its creation, ECHA's responsibilities have significantly expanded to cover multiple EU laws, including classification and labelling, biocidal products, hazardous chemicals, waste and water. The proposed self-standing regulation will equip ECHA with the resources, flexibility, and structural adaptations required to fulfil the duties under its growing mandate. The draft report consists of nine compromise amendments, based on a total of 258 amendments tabled. These seek to clarify ECHA's structure and tasks, streamline its functioning, and reinforce its capacity to support the implementation of EU chemicals legislation.

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7) - April 13, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to revise the start of the reporting period for the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule (PFAS Reporting Rule). Pursuant to this action, the submission period for the PFAS Reporting Rule will begin on January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the effective date of a forthcoming final rule on the substantive requirements of the PFAS Reporting Rule, whichever is earlier.


Lead MEPs seek broader role for ECHA in new basic regulation - ENDS Europe - April 8, 2026

The agency's expert committees would be given the extra responsibility of supporting international cooperation on chemical safety and management, and ...


How the ECHA PFAS Restriction Affects Chemical Management in the Lab - April 8, 2026

ECHA committees RAC and SEAC support a broad EU-wide restriction on PFAS. Learn what this means for chemical regulation and lab risk management.


Access to Confidential Business Information: Deaf Access Solutions, Inc. - April 6, 2026

EPA has authorized its contractor, Deaf Access Solutions, Inc. of Bethesda, MD, to access information which has been submitted to EPA under all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information (CBI).


How an unlikely player took over key UK chemical policies post-Brexit - ENDS Report - April 2, 2026

... (ECHA) full database on chemicals and its unmatched capacity for assessing risks. The UK has struggled to seize opportunities to improve chemicals ...


RAC and Draft SEAC Opinions Support REACH PFAS Restriction with Targeted Derogations - April 1, 2026

The Committees' evaluations of sector-/use-specific aspects are contained in separate documents on ECHA's website. ... substance, as a constituent; a ...


European Chemical Agency supports EU-wide restriction on 'forever chemicals' - EIA - March 31, 2026

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has published its expert opinions in support of bloc-wide restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...


EU PFAS restriction moves closer as ECHA backs bloc-wide controls - March 30, 2026

Their assessments now feed into a broader regulatory process that could lead to one of the most far-reaching chemical restrictions in the EU to date.


ECHA backs EU-wide restriction on PFAS in coatings and beyond - March 30, 2026

The Green Deal mandates stricter chemical regulations to ensure safer consumer products and reduce environmental pollution. Next steps in the ...


Reporting Deadline Extension for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule Under Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(d) - March 30, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to extend the reporting deadline for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) by one year to May 21, 2027. EPA is seeking public comment on this proposed action, including any considerations or concerns that stakeholders may have regarding the proposed extension of the reporting deadline. The proposed extension is intended to delay compliance with this one-time reporting rule during EPA's ongoing reconsideration of the rule.


EU moves to crack down on toxic PFAS chemicals, allows targeted exceptions - March 29, 2026

Europe is taking a major step to rein in the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommending an EU-wide ...


Hygiene meets compliance in poultry farming - March 28, 2026

... When a farmer uses a disinfectant ... It is essential to verify in the ECHA database whether a biocide, in ...


ECHA supports PFAS restriction, seeks stakeholder input - Rubber News - March 28, 2026

Both scientific committees under the European Chemical Agency support an EU-wide PFAS restriction with limited exceptions.


ECHA Launches Consultation on SEAC's Draft Opinion on PFAS - Natural Refrigerants - March 27, 2026

ECHA's Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) adopted its final opinion on the proposal on March 2 2026. ECHA defines PFAS as substance that contains ...


EU Chemicals Agency backs 'forever chemicals' ban, with final decision to the Commission - March 27, 2026

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has taken a decisive step toward what could become one of Europe's most far-reaching chemical regulations by ...


EU chemicals agency backs ban on PFAS 'forever chemicals' | Reuters - March 27, 2026

The chemical agency's risk assessment ​committee backed an EU-wide ban ... The ECHA ​opinions will ⁠inform an upcoming EU legal proposal ...


ECHA Launches Public Consultation on PFAS Restriction Proposal - CIRS Group - March 27, 2026

We have launched a LinkedIn newsletter to keep you up to date on the latest developments across the chemical industry including food and FCMs and ...


Perchloroethylene (PCE) and Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Compliance Date Extensions - March 27, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing to extend certain compliance dates applicable to certain entities subject to the regulation of perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA is proposing to extend certain Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) compliance dates for non-federal owners and operators to match the compliance dates for federal agencies and their contractors. For both PCE and CTC, this proposal would extend the compliance date for initial monitoring for inhalation exposure to June 21, 2027, and extend the compliance date to meet the existing chemical exposure limit (ECEL), establish a regulated area, provide any required respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE), and establish a respiratory PPE program to September 20, 2027. For PCE, EPA is also proposing to extend the compliance date for non-federal entities to establish and implement an exposure control plan to December 20, 2027.


ECHA Releases SEAC Draft on PFAS REACH Restriction - The National Law Review - March 26, 2026

Today (March 26), the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) published a draft opinion of its Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) on universal REACH ...


Development of an adverse outcome pathway network for reproductive toxicity endpoints to support identification of endocrine disrupters - March 26, 2026

Development of adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) can support the implementation of the EFSA–ECHA Guidance (2018) for identifying endocrine disruptors under EU Regulations 528/2012 and 1107/2009. However, their regulatory utility depends on them being fully developed and OECD‐endorsed, and in many cases their incorporation into more extensive AOP networks (AOPNs).


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Access to TSCA Confidential Business Information (Renewal) - March 26, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Access to TSCA Confidential Business Information Under TSCA (EPA ICR Number 2570.03, OMB Control Number 2070-0209) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR which is currently approved through March 31, 2026. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on June 10, 2025. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.


Certain New Chemicals or Significant New Uses; Statements of Findings-January 2026 - March 23, 2026

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of certain TSCA submissions when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA under TSCA. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA on such submissions during the period from January 1, 2026, to January 31, 2026.


EU-wide restriction of PFAS: ECHA draft takes shape - European Coatings - March 17, 2026

Particularly in the paints and coatings industry, where PFAS play a key role owing to their water-, dirt- and chemical-repellent properties, the ...


100+ Organizations Urge Congress to Advance Targeted TSCA Improvements - March 17, 2026

The coalition letter was sent to all Senate and House offices to highlight the critical opportunity before Congress to improve TSCA while reauthorizing EPA’s TSCA fee authority. 


100+ Organizations Urge Congress to Advance Targeted TSCA Improvements - March 17, 2026

The coalition letter was sent to all Senate and House offices to highlight the critical opportunity before Congress to improve TSCA while reauthorizing EPA’s TSCA fee authority. 


Second ECHA committee concludes draft opinion on PFAS restriction - March 12, 2026

Second ECHA committee concludes draft opinion on PFAS restriction ... VCI warns Iran escalation is raising costs, uncertainty for chemical industry.


Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for September-December 2025 - March 10, 2026

This document announces the Agency's receipt of new chemical submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including information about the receipt of a Premanufacture Notice (PMN), Significant New Use Notice (SNUN), Microbial Commercial Activity Notice (MCAN), and an amendment to a previously submitted notice; test information; a biotechnology exemption application; an application for a test marketing exemption (TME); and a notice of commencement of manufacture (defined by statute to include import) (NOC) for a new chemical substance. This document also provides a periodic status report on the new chemical substances that are currently under EPA review or have recently concluded review. EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt of this information, as required by TSCA, and an opportunity to comment. This document covers new chemical submissions that have passed an initial screening and, for PMNs, SNUNs and MCANs, were determined to be complete, during the period from 09/29/2025 to 12/31/2025.


ECHA's Risk Assessment Committee Adopts Opinion on PFAS Restriction Proposal - March 7, 2026

2018China TaiwanToxic and Concerned Chemical Substance Control Act ... ECHA's Risk Assessment Committee Adopts Opinion on PFAS Restriction Proposal.


ECHA committee set to publish PFAS restriction opinion | European Rubber Journal - March 6, 2026

RAC is one of two scientific committees responsible for assessing EU chemical restrictions under the REACH regulation and evaluates risks to human ...


ECHA Announces RAC Opinion on PFAS Restriction - The National Law Review - March 5, 2026

ECHA notes that RAC drew on “an extensive and independent ... All Things Chemical - Global Trade Dynamics: Chemical Industry Insights ...


ECHA's RAC adopts opinion on PFAS restriction proposal - European Coatings - March 5, 2026

New rules under the CLP Regulation and fresh substance evaluations affect coatings manufacturers and formulators across Europe. ECHA's latest Weekly ( ...


ECHA risk committee adopts opinion on full PFAS restriction - Plastics News - March 5, 2026

... chemical bans ever adopted. RAC's opinion is not public yet but will be published “soon,” according to the Agency. RAC is one of ECHA's two ...


ACC Welcomes Senate EPW Review of TSCA Discussion Draft - March 4, 2026

As the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee convenes this morning for a hearing on draft legislation aimed at improving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the American Chemistry Council (ACC) released the following statement, attributable to ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn.


ACC Welcomes Senate EPW Review of TSCA Discussion Draft - March 4, 2026

As the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee convenes this morning for a hearing on draft legislation aimed at improving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the American Chemistry Council (ACC) released the following statement, attributable to ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn.


Certain New Chemicals or Significant New Uses; Statements of Findings-November 2025 to December 2025 - March 4, 2026

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of certain TSCA submissions when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA under TSCA. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA on such submissions during the period from November 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.


ECHA backs ethanol for disinfectants but leaves carcinogenic status open - February 27, 2026

The committee did not decide whether ethanol is carcinogenic or reprotoxic due to data gaps. The EC will next decide whether to approve ethanol under ...


ACC Commends Senator Capito for Release of Draft TSCA Reform Legislation - February 27, 2026

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) applauds Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R‑WV) and members of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for releasing draft legislation aimed at improving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The following statement can be attributed to ACC President and CEO, Chris Jahn.


ACC Commends Senator Capito for Release of Draft TSCA Reform Legislation - February 27, 2026

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) applauds Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R‑WV) and members of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for releasing draft legislation aimed at improving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The following statement can be attributed to ACC President and CEO, Chris Jahn.


ECHA Supports Approval Of Ethanol Use In Disinfectants - European Cleaning Journal - February 27, 2026

... substance for biocidal uses. Following this, the broader and more consequential debate on ethanol's potential reclassification will shift into the ...


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal Collection and Request for Comment; Confidential Business Information Claims Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - February 25, 2026

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Confidential Business Information Claims under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (EPA ICR No. 2706.04 and OMB Control No. 2070-0223). This ICR represents a renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved through August 31, 2026. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment.


Chesar platform user manual - February 24, 2026

Chesar Platform is an application developed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to support companies in carrying out their chemical risk assessments and document them, serving both the REACH and Biocidal Products regulations.


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal Collection and Request for Comment; Chemical Data Reporting Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - February 24, 2026

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Chemical Data Reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (EPA ICR No. 1884.17 and OMB Control No. 2070-0162). This ICR represents a renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved through October 31, 2026. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment.


Prior Notice of Citizen Suits - February 24, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend its regulations prescribing the manner in which prior notice of citizen suits is to be provided as required under the citizen suit provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the Noise Control Act (NCA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This proposed rulemaking would generally require electronic service to EPA of Notices of Intent (NOIs) to file a citizen suit under the listed environmental statutes. These proposed revisions would help ensure the Agency receives and processes such NOIs in a timely and efficient manner.


Two SVHCs Added to ECHA Candidate List | News By Wire - February 23, 2026

EU REACH regulations also require ECHA notification if a substance on ... SGS chemical testing. SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing ...


Stakeholder Workshop on EFSA's Genotoxicity Guidance Revision - February 19, 2026

The EFSA Stakeholder Workshop on Genotoxicity Guidance Revision was held on 3‐4 November 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The event aimed to inform stakeholders about the ongoing revision of EFSA's genotoxicity guidance framework and gather input on key scientific aspects, including the testing strategy, integration of new approach methodologies (NAMs), quantitative genotoxicity assessment and genotoxicity assessment of mixtures. The Workshop featured presentations from EFSA, sister agencies (ECHA, EMA), the European Commission (EC), OECD, as well as stakeholders from industry and academia.


Extension of Postponement of Effectiveness for Certain Provisions of Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - February 18, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is extending the postponement of the effectiveness of certain regulatory provisions of the final rule entitled "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)" for an additional 90 days. Specifically, this postponement applies to the conditions imposed on the uses with TSCA section 6(g) exemptions.


CIRS LinkedIn Regulatory Newsletter | February 2026 - Company News - February 13, 2026

ECHA reminds chemical companies that REACH registration dossiers are “dynamic documents” requiring ongoing updates even after registration ...


ACC to Congress: The Path to Restoring U.S. Competitiveness is Through Targeted TSCA Improvements - January 22, 2026

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) testified at today’s U.S. House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee hearing on legislation to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and address persistent challenges in EPA’s chemical review programs and strengthen domestic manufacturing.


ACC Comments on House Energy & Commerce Committee Release of TSCA Legislation - January 15, 2026

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) President & CEO Chris Jahn today released the following statement on the introduction of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at restoring predictable, science-driven implementation of the nation’s primary chemical management law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).


ACC Urges Congress to Put Science First to Support U.S. Innovation and Manufacturing - January 8, 2026

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today emphasized before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology that Congress plays a critical role to bolstering U.S. competitiveness in chemical innovation and manufacturing. ACC urged lawmakers to support a science-first approach to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing implementation of the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments and in the agency’s chemical assessment programs.


ACC Announces Virtual TSCA Pre-Conference Workshops Ahead of GlobalChem 2026, Registration Now Open - December 18, 2025

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced a four-part, virtual pre-conference workshop series on the fundamentals and essentials of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that will precede the 39th Annual Global Chemical Regulations Conference & Exhibition (GlobalChem 2026).


ACC Formaldehyde Panel Commends EPA’s Announcement to Strengthen TSCA Risk Evaluation - December 3, 2025

The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Formaldehyde Panel today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to revisit its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluation for formaldehyde.