Read our new LinkedIn article, where our Executive Director, Dr Sharon McGuinness, shares her thoughts on how ECHA’s new organisation helps the Agency deliver on its broader mandate as the European chemical safety framework continues to evolve.
Our Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) has agreed its draft opinion on the universal restriction proposal on all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The draft opinion will be published soon for a 60-day consultation.
bixafen (ISO); N-(3′,4′-dichloro-5-fluorobiphenyl-2-yl)-3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide (EC -, CAS 581809-46-3)
Reaction mass of α,α-4-trimethyl-(1S)-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol and α,α-4-trimethyl-(1R)-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol and 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-cyclohexanol (EC -, CAS -)
flumetylsulforim (ISO); 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one (EC -, CAS 1616664-98-2)
pyrimethanil (ISO); N-(4,6-dimethylpyrimidin-2-yl)aniline (EC 414-220-3, CAS 53112-28-0)
4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene; Solvent Yellow 2 (EC 200-455-7, CAS 60-11-7).
A proposal has been submitted for:
Cyflufenamid (EC -, CAS 180409-60-3)*.
A withdrawal has been received for:
Propylidynetrimethanol; 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (EC 201-074-9, CAS 77-99-6).
On 27-28 January 2026, ECHA participated in the fourth Exchange & Capacity-building Group on Battery Materials (ECaBaM), organised by the European Metals in Brussels.
The workshop deepened the collaboration with batteries value chain stakeholders, both to support the finalisation of the study report on substances of concern in batteries and in view of possible future restriction processes. Discussions with experts focused on data gaps and data needs in areas such as socio-economic analysis, emissions and exposure, and substances hampering recycling.
Watch the recording of our science seminar with Professor Kevin Elliott, Red Cedar Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Michigan State University, where he discusses value-laden judgments in new approach methodologies (NAMs) used in regulatory toxicology.
Professor Elliott introduces four key types of value-laden judgments that can influence how NAMs are assessed. He also explains how these judgments can affect trust between regulators, academia, industry and civil society.
Join our live broadcast on 24 March 2026 at 11:00 Helsinki time to learn about the results of the EU-wide enforcement project, which looked at the compliance of imported substances, mixtures and articles.
National inspectors, customs officers, and representatives from the European Commission and our accredited stakeholder organisations will take part in the workshop to discuss the findings and recommendations, and how to improve future compliance efforts.
The event can be followed live on our website or on our YouTube channel. No registration needed.
We are looking for a Legal Advisor to join us in Helsinki.
If you have knowledge and experience in European Union law and how it is applied, check the vacancy notice for more information and apply by noon on 25 March 2026.
The European Commission has published a call for expressions of interest to appoint ad hoc members of the ECHA Board of Appeal. Read the full call in the Official Journal of the European Union for all details and instructions on how to apply.
Did you miss our SME webinar on REACH registration?
The questions and answers from the webinar are now available. You can also watch the recording, with subtitles in all EU languages, and download the slides.
Read the latest Nanopinion guest column where Antreas Afantitis, Iseult Lynch, and Anastasios Papadiamantis introduce nanoPharos.
NanoPharos is a public database that applies the FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable). It offers ready-for-modelling datasets on novel and advanced materials. Scientists, companies and regulators can use the database to run computational analyses using high-quality data with minimal pre-processing.
The European Commission is looking for scientists to join its Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
The Committee provides the Commission with scientific advice and safety assessment in the areas of consumer safety, and cosmetic ingredients in particular. It has a maximum of 19 members who are appointed for a term of five years, starting on 1 January 2027.
Applicants must have a university degree in a relevant scientific area at postgraduate level and at least 10 years of professional experience.
Read more on Commission website and apply by 31 May 2026.
Biocides decisions
The European Commission has amended the Union authorisation due to a minor change for:
