ECHA convenes first Collaborative Platform on Alternatives to Animal Testing meeting
17 June 2026
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Helsinki, 17 June 2026 – The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has hosted the first
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ECHA supports PFAS restriction with targeted derogations
27 March 2026
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The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) two scientific committees support EU-wide action with appropriate derogations
ECHA’s Biocides Committee supports approval of ethanol in disinfectants
24 February 2026
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The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) has concluded that ethanol may
ECHA renews its organisational structure to support expanding mandate
9 February 2026
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Helsinki, 9 February 2026 – The new structure ensures that the Agency maintains a high
ECHA adds two hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List
4 February 2026
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The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 253 entries
ECHA adds three hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List
26 June 2025
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The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 250 entries
Trade in products containing benzene increased EU imports of hazardous chemicals
20 December 2023
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The reported volume of hazardous chemicals imported to and exported from the European Union (EU) under the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation continued to increase in 2022.
ECHA identifies research needs for regulating hazardous chemicals
15 November 2023
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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a new report on ‘Key areas of
ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee: banning secondary uses of creosote-treated wood necessary
20 September 2023
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Helsinki, 20 September 2023 – RAC, which adopted its opinion on France’s proposal, concluded that
One hazardous chemical added to the Candidate List
10 June 2022
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The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 224 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and must also give their customers and consumer