Revised rules for classification, labelling and packaging enter into force The updated Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation started to apply on 10 December 2024. We encourage companies to review their substance portfolios and update classifications as needed. The updated CLP Regulation aims to better identify and classify hazardous chemicals, as well as improve the communication on chemical hazards.
Ben KempDecember 18, 2024
Commission receives scientific advice on One Health approach in the EU The European Commission has today formally received the evidence review report and opinion of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) on One Health governance in the EU. The opinion sets out a series of policy recommendations on how the One Health approach could be managed and governed in the EU.…
Ben KempDecember 5, 2024
ECHA and authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have released a progress update on the process to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Europe. Read more here.
Ben KempNovember 27, 2024
From ECHA: We have contracted the Fraunhofer Institute to explore one potential alternative method to current aquatic toxicity testing of chemicals involving the use of fish. The project examines whether the Fish Embryo Toxicity (FET) test, one of the most popular alternatives to acute toxicity testing, could be considered as a valid alternative to chronic fish toxicity testing when enhanced…
Ben KempNovember 14, 2024
The European Chemicals Agency has released the following update: We have added one hazardous chemical to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern, #SVHCs. Triphenyl phosphate is used as a flame retardant and as a plasticiser. The list now contains 242 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. 👉🏼Companies are responsible for managing the risks…
Ben KempNovember 14, 2024
Hazardous chemicals found in cosmetic products A pilot enforcement project by ECHA’s Enforcement Forum found that 6 % of inspected cosmetic products contained hazardous substances banned under Persistent Organic Pollutants and REACH regulations. The national enforcement authorities in 13 European Economic Area countries checked nearly 4 500 cosmetic products, mainly looking at the ingredients list, for the presence of:…
Ben KempNovember 1, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: The Integrated Regulatory Strategy (IRS) has increased our knowledge on chemicals and sped up identification of substances for which regulatory risk management actions are required. Refocussed IRS 2024-2028 will continue moving substances to risk management. ECHA’s sixth and final report of its Integrated Regulatory Strategy 2019-2023 shows that it achieved its goal of screening high production volume chemicals,…
Ben KempNovember 1, 2024
ECHA and the national helpdesks work together to provide support to companies on the REACH, CLP and Biocidal Products regulations. National helpdesks are the first contact points for REACH and CLP questions. Find out more here.
Ben KempOctober 25, 2024