Companies can start reporting to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) their annual microplastics releases under the EU’s microplastics restriction. These reporting obligations apply to uses that are exempt from the EU-wide ban. The first reports must be submitted by 31 May 2026 covering estimated emissions for year 2025. Helsinki, 26 November 2025 – The latest releases of our chemical data…
Ben KempDecember 10, 2025
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched an updated SME hub on its website to support smaller companies with their duties under European chemicals legislation. Helping SMEs is one of the Agency’s core tasks. Helsinki, 11 November 2025 – The SME hub contains online tools and materials from Member States and ECHA, including an AI-powered virtual assistant pilot. These online resources were…
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
Deadline: 19 December 2025 imidazole hydrobromide (EC: 483-310-2; CAS: 101023-55-6). Chemical registered under REACH. Health hazard class open for commenting 1-methylimidazole (EC: 210-484-7; CAS: 616-47-7). Chemical registered under REACH. Health hazard classes open for commenting View the consultations on the ECHA website.
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 251 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and giving customers and consumers information on their safe use. Helsinki, 5 November 2025 – ECHA’s Member State Committee confirmed the addition of 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis (DBDPE) to the list…
Ben KempNovember 13, 2025
The ECHA adds DBDPE flame retardant used in plastics to SVHC candidate list: All news - ECHA
Ben KempNovember 6, 2025
Dear members, please see below call for comments. If you're impacted by this call, please let me know at regulatory@bivda.org.uk. Imidazole hydrobromide is used in optoelectrical components including LEDs. 1-methylimidazole acts as a solvent and catalyst in the production of pharmaceuticals, coatings, and polymers, as well as a curing agent for epoxy resins and a building block for ionic liquids…
Ben KempNovember 6, 2025
Our committees meet in November-December Our committees have their last meetings of 2025 during November and December. Have a look at the agendas available on the committee web pages: Biocidal Products Committee: 25-27 November Committee for Risk Assessment: 1-4 December Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis: 9-12 December Member State Committee: 9-11 December (tentative - agenda published later).
Ben KempOctober 31, 2025