REACH & CLP

PMT (EUH450): Persistent, mobile and toxic substance. vPvM (EUH451): Very persistent and very mobile substance. EUH071: Corrosive to the ...

PMT (EUH450): Persistent, mobile and toxic substance. vPvM (EUH451): Very persistent and very mobile substance. EUH071: Corrosive to the respiratory ...

ECHA recommends TFA's classification as a reprotoxic substance. Helsinki, 6 October 2026. The European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) Committee for Risk ...

... ECHA within six months of the substance's inclusion. For a company managing tens of thousands of part numbers across dozens of product lines, that ...

Experts at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) had recommended a derogation of just 10 years for military aircraft, and a 10-year review for use of ...

I look forward to working with them to help ECHA in implementing EU priorities for chemical safety, delivering on its strategic objectives and ...

The European Chemicals Agency is launching two specialized webinars in 2026 to help micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises navigate complex ...

Then, ECHA periodically recommends a subset of those candidates for inclusion on Annex XIV, the formal Authorisation List. Once a substance lands on ...

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will hold two webinars on September 23, 2026, and November 5, 2026, aimed at assisting micro, small, and...

ECHA's Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) adopted its opinion on the ... Oak Court Business, Centre Sandridge Park, Porters Wood, St Albans ...

The European Chemicals Agency, ECHA, has made clear that after the applicable transition period, it will be mandatory to indicate whether a substance ...

EPA updates test methods and waste sampling guidance as part of routine updates according to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). To aid in the implementation of these directives, the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requests information on SW-846 method experiences, needs, and requirements. ORCR is specifically interested in information on the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Method 1311, including method challenges, and alternatives. Information is welcome from stakeholders involved in requesting, performing, and evaluating the results from SW-846 methods including, but not limited to, industry stakeholders, researchers, academia, state, Tribal, and local governments. This includes U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, other federal agencies, community groups, non-governmental organizations, the public, and international organizations. The EPA will use the information received in response to this request for information (RFI) to inform what action, if any, it may take.

... toxic to bees and classified among PFAS substances. The objection ... ECHA considers classification as a carcinogenic substance unjustified.

Until last week, a big electric-blue sculpture by Joel Shapiro sat next to the Kennedy Center. Boxy and rigid but seemingly weightless, Blue looked like a clumsy person who’d been swept by a breeze into an accidental pirouette. Shapiro called the metalwork a “celebration of possibility.” Some people thought it looked like Gumby. I loved it. The leaders of the Kennedy Center—and there is really just one leader of the Kennedy Center—did not.

Workers dismantled Blue last Wednesday. No specific reason was given, save that the change had occurred at the center’s request. Internal documents obtained by The New York Times say that the sculpture was targeted for removal soon after Donald Trump took control of the institution.

Shapiro—one of the most important American sculptors of his generation—died last summer. He spent decades coaxing human gesture and emotion from the austere geometry of minimalism. His abstract shapes and forms have strong personalities. They lie in wait for their audience, then suddenly come alive.

I knew Shapiro a little, through his wife, the artist Ellen Phelan. He was owlish, warm, blunt, and inspiring to be around, always searching for what he called a “little moment of rapture.” Blue was one of those. It wasn’t gilded.

Shapiro spent two years in India in the Peace Corps, which President John F. Kennedy established. The antecedent for the Kennedy Center was right there in New Delhi: the architect Edward Durell Stone’s striking new American embassy, which he would channel in his later design for a national arts center—which would be named for Kennedy after his assassination. Decades later, Shapiro made monumental works for American diplomatic missions overseas. Blue, fittingly, stood near the Kennedy Center’s Peace Corps Gallery.

Washington’s landscape is full of these cords of connection—some accidental, some carefully arranged. This one was simply cut, leaving a blemish in a city full of symbols.

Those symbols are everywhere. You can walk from the Kennedy Center to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in a brisk half hour. I’ve taken this route frequently, usually while running. The parks, the monuments, the cherry trees, and the limestone edifices of federal power all prompt questions: about who gets memorialized, what myths and whose money might explain why, and who’s missing.

One reason I repeat this route so often is to keep an inventory. What moved? What vanished? What’s next? Some landmarks—the State Department, in Foggy Bottom, for instance—haven’t changed but were hollowed by the Trump administration’s personnel cuts. The Lincoln Memorial is no longer visible in the botched Reflecting Pool, an eyesore that’s been drained again to fix a shoddy renovation.

[Read: The Kennedy Center has a problem that courts can’t fix]

Keep going, past the memorials to World War II and the Korean War, and, nearby, Maya Lin’s black-granite scar, elegizing U.S. troops in Vietnam. I love odd and nerdy things along this route: statues of 19th-century Latin American liberators, Cold War allegorical bronzes, and, tucked away, Robert Berks’s playful Einstein. (People like to sit on his lap and rub his nose.) Einstein said, “Force always attracts men of low morality.” Another cord of connection: Berks made the giant bronze bust of Kennedy that resides inside the Kennedy Center.

Push farther, past the Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin, until Independence Avenue and the Holocaust Museum—which had its own upheaval last year, when Trump purged its board of trustees—come into view.

Here, less than two miles from the Kennedy Center, stands another big Joel Shapiro—his portentously titled Loss and Regeneration. It’s one of his most painful, deeply moving works. Two black-bronze forms: a windowless house crashed upside down on its roof and, 100 feet away, an unstable but determined tree-like shape. Life after genocide.

The house is inscribed with lines translated from a poem by an unnamed child in the Terezín ghetto:

Until, after a long, long time,

I’d be well again.
Then I’d like to live
And go back home again.

I’ve memorized those words.

Shapiro made this work in 1993. Blue arrived at the Kennedy Center in 2019, a gift from the artist and a centerpiece of the REACH, the campus’s elegant expansion that brought more art and more audiences.

Blue and Loss became the cardinal points of my run: possibility and devastation. I doubt anyone else did this, but I got i

This sixth edition provides an update on the use and implementation of non-animal testing methods and testing strategies used by companies to meet the information requirements. At the same time, it provides an overview of ECHA’s activities to promote the development and use of alternatives and discusses opportunities and challenges in moving away from animal testing for the risk assessment of chemicals in the current regulatory context.

Between 2021 and 2025, the operation of REACH and CLP continued to deliver steady progress across registration, evaluation, risk management processes, and classification and labelling, building on foundations established during the past two decades. A more mature system enabled faster and more structured identification and handling of substances requiring regulatory attention, including for groups of substances, supported by improvements in screening methods and data availability. However, the availability and compliance of data remained uneven across substances. Timely updates from industry and effective enforcement continue to be key for efficient and impactful regulatory actions.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) organised an expert workshop in Helsinki on 17–18 February 2026 on the potential application of alternative methods—OECD Test Guidelines (TG) 236 (Fish Embryo Acute Toxicity Test) and 249 (RTgill W1 Cell Line Acute Toxicity Assay)—as replacements for the acute fish toxicity (AFT) test (OECD TG 203) for regulatory purposes. The workshop was part of the ECHA’s project “Filling in the gaps to support the application of alternative methods (OECD TG 236 and 249) to replace vertebrate acute fish toxicity testing”. ECHA’s project and the workshop were supported by a consortium of contractors, which were RPA Europe, INERIS, aQuatox Solutions and Ricardo. AFT data is a standard information requirement for hazard assessment of chemicals under several EU regulations. OECD TG 203 is currently widely used to generate acute fish toxicity data for regulatory purposes. While OECD TG 236 and TG 249 are increasingly used, uncertainties persist about their applicability domains, performance for difficult to test substances, and their capacity to provide hazard information comparable to TG 203. The workshop sought to discuss the key findings of ECHA’s project on the alternatives to acute fish toxicity testing, consolidate scientific understanding, identify gaps, and gather experts’ input to support regulatory use of these alternative methods as potential replacements to the TG 203. The workshop was split in two sessions, the first in the form of a plenary session with platform presentations and an open discussion, accessible also to online participants, and the second in the form of targeted discussions in breakout groups followed by a world café, reserved to onsite participants. In total, about 50 experts from different sectors (regulators, industry, contract research organisations, non-governmental organisation, academia) attended the workshop in person, whereas more than 100 experts followed the first session online.

On August 27, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of 10 new substance testing proposals and invited public comments ...

2018China TaiwanToxic and Concerned Chemical Substance Control Act ... ECHA screened substances based on the SoC criteria defined in Article ...

ECHA compared the 6,000-substance list against packaging substance information provided by stakeholders and other sources (online and literature) ...

Commission amends ECHA Board of Appeal procedural rules to reflect new operating model and modernise digital procedures. This is a premium content.

EFSA said that it and ECHA are continuing joint work on how PFAS pesticides break down into TFA and behave in soil and water, with results expected by ...

The updated rules make it clear that ECHA should support the development and use of non-animal methods when assessing chemical safety, helping ...

COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) .../... of XXX amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in gunshot

ANNEX to the COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) .../... amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in gunshot

This document aims to support users of 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC), 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP), or with mixtures containing those substances (C ≥ 0.3 %), to comply with the related restriction requirements under the REACH Regulation. Moreover, this guideline may help enforcement authorities to understand what is expected to comply with the restrictions and evaluate the compliance at a site.

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Entry 78 of Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation, introduced by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 of 25 September 2023 (commonly known as “the microplastics restriction”), hereafter referred to as “the restriction”, sets out reporting requirements for certain uses of synthetic polymer microparticles (SPMs) subject to a derogation. The purpose of this document is to help manufacturers, industrial downstream users and suppliers of SPM comply with the annual reporting requirements to ECHA. The reporting is done in a IUCLID format, and the dossier is submitted to ECHA via REACH-IT. According to the restriction, the purpose of the reporting requirements is to contribute to the monitorability of the effectiveness of the instructions for use and disposal and improve the evidence base for the risk management of the uses exempted from the prohibition of placing on the market. To ensure the optimal use of the reported information and facilitate enforcement, the information is made available to the Member States by ECHA.

... (ECHA), which will allow the European Parliament and member ... even when we are up against the many lobbyists of the chemical lobby,” he added.

... ECHA has the expertise and financial resilience to carry a rapidly growing workload ... EU Today has reported how the supply of specialised chemical ...

A provisional deal would strengthen ECHA's legal base, funding flexibility and independence as Europe confronts wider chemical safety demands The ...

The EU provides ECHA with its own regulation, a single budget, and more scientific and financial tools to better manage chemical risks.

DRAFT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in certain fishing tackle
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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Dr. Sharon McGuinness, Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) about ECHA's evolving roles, future strategies, achievements, ...

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 ...

ECHA said trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a substance used in pesticides and air-conditioning systems, may harm unborn children and negatively affect ...

It has been put forward for further regulatory control by the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) expert Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) under the EU's ...

... (ECHA) proposed classifying trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a substance that can harm fertility and unborn children. The agency's risk-assessment ...

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said Wednesday that it was recommending that the so-called forever chemical TFA should be designated as toxic ...

The agency says the goal is to reinforce the scientific foundation behind EU chemicals regulation while supporting safer innovation, ...

“These research needs align with our vision of chemical safety through science, collaboration and knowledge,” said Dr Sharon McGuinness, executive ...

ECHA launched the new Chesar Platform, integrating the Chesar and EUSES tools to provide a unified environment for chemical risk assessment and ...

New substance registrations average 361 per year, indicating the EU remains a key innovation hub. Changing supply chain roles: Importers and Only ...

The new platform will focus on the development and regulatory update of non-animal approaches in chemical safety assessments, including aspects ...

ECHA lists another bisphenol as substance of very high concern. 04 Feb 2026. Fluorinated bisphenol BPAF and its salts have been added to the EU's ...

... chemical risks, while enhancing the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry. CLP ensures that chemical hazards are clearly communicated to ...

Every three years, ECHA reports to the European Commission on the implementation and use of non-animal test methods and testing strategies to generate information on intrinsic properties and for risk assessment. It is published in accordance with ECHA’s obligations under Article 117(3) of the REACH Regulation.

Every three years, ECHA reports to the European Commission on the implementation and use of non-animal test methods and testing strategies to generate information on intrinsic properties and for risk assessment. It is published in accordance with ECHA’s obligations under Article 117(3) of the REACH Regulation.

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

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

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

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.

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

COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) .../... of XXX amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in certain fishing tackle

ANNEX to the COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) .../... of XXX amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in certain fishing tackle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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).

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

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

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

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