REACH

Microplastics restriction: Description of the reporting requirements now available

The EU’s restriction on intentional uses of microplastics, which came into force in October 2023, includes derogations for certain uses. Several of these are subject to an annual reporting obligation, with the first deadline approaching in May 2026.

To help companies comply, we have published the definition of the information that will be required to fulfil these reporting obligations. Developed in consultation with stakeholders, the document explains the legal basis, timelines and a breakdown of the information that must be submitted.

Reporting will be carried out using IUCLID, with a dedicated template to be released in the next major IUCLID update. Submissions to ECHA will be made through REACH-IT.

Restriction dossier submitted for certain chromium (VI) substances

On 11 April 2025, we submitted a proposal under REACH to restrict the use of certain chromium (VI) substances. We will shortly make the proposal available on our website.

The proposed restriction will be evaluated by our Committees for Risk Assessment and for Socio-Economic Analysis, and will be subject to a consultation. The consultation will begin once both committees agree that the report meets the requirements set out in REACH. At that point, the proposal will also be formally published.

Due to technical issues, the Registry of Intentions has not yet been updated to reflect this status.

Testing proposals

We have launched new consultations on six testing proposals.

The deadline for comments is 2 June 2025.

CLP

Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling

We are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposal for: 

• cinnamaldehyde; 3-phenylprop-2-enal; cinnamic aldehyde; cinnamal [1] (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal [2] (EC 203-213-9 [1] - [2], CAS 104-55-2 [1] 14371-10-9 [2]).

Have your say until 13 June 2025.

New intention to harmonise classification and labelling

An intention has been submitted for: 

• chloroethane (EC 200-830-5, CAS 75-00-3).

ECHA

Website maintenance: 25-28 April 2025

Due to some maintenance work, our websites will not be available between Friday, 25 April from 16:00 to Monday, 28 April until 13:00 Helsinki time.

Our IT tools are not affected and you can continue using them normally.
 
We apologise for the inconvenience.

Assessment of regulatory needs reports

Reports for the following substance groups are now available on our website:

• Cyanide salts with counterions of low hazard;
• Tall oils;
• Fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons; and
• Esters from 2,2,4-trimethylpentane-1,3-diol.

If you have questions or feedback related to the assessment work, you can send them to us using this webform.

We welcome new accredited stakeholders

We have two new accredited stakeholder organisations:

• European Portable Battery Association (EPBA); and
  
• Switching Gears for Net-Zero Alliance.
  

Webinars

IUCLID 6: version 9

Join our webinar on 28 May 2025, 11:00-12:00 Helsinki time, for an introduction to IUCLID 6 major release version 9, which will be released on 26 May.

This webinar will cover key format changes and new features introduced in this release.

Our experts will answer your questions throughout the webinar until 15:00.

Open positions

Executive Assistant

We are looking for experienced Executive Assistants to support our senior management.

Our ideal candidate is a motivated professional who manages the Director's office, coordinates calendars, and takes care of travel and event arrangements. We offer a role in an international environment, contributing to chemical safety in Europe.

Check the details in the vacancy notice and apply until 20 May 2025, 12:00 Helsinki time.

Application deadline extended: Scientific Officer - Toxicology

We have extended the deadline for our Scientific Officer vacancy.

If you have expertise in human health toxicology and a strong understanding of OECD/EU tests, have a look at the vacancy notice and apply until 29 April 2025, at 12:00 Helsinki time.

EU Chemicals Legislation Finder (EUCLEF)

EUCLEF updated

The EU Chemicals Legislation Finder was recently updated with the latest information on 14 substance lists and 10 legislation profiles.