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ECHA Weekly on summer break

Our next Weekly bulletin will be issued in mid-August 2025. In the meantime, you can stay updated on our latest news by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn, BlueSky and X.

Wishing you a happy summer!

ECHA and EFSA will evaluate new data on carcinogenicity of glyphosate

The European Commission requests ECHA and EFSA to evaluate the data on carcinogenic effects of glyphosate in the recently published Global Glyphosate Study (10 June 2025). 

The updated opinion of our Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) should be provided within 15 months from the receipt of all available data by the authors of the Global Glyphosate Study. 

Commission’s request is available on Open EFSA and the mandate to RAC on our website. 

Stakeholder survey feedback

We received 1 700 responses to our stakeholder survey earlier this year and interviewed 30 stakeholders for more details. Thank you for your feedback. 

Most stakeholders indicated that they are satisfied with our service and support, and that they view us as a trusted agency that delivers reliable and accessible data. 

Based on the feedback, we will prioritise three key actions for 2025-2026, including support for small and medium-sized companies through our SME action plan.

The next survey will be run in 2027 to measure progress.

Assessment of regulatory needs reports published

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

• Epoxy alkoxysilanes and siloxanes;
• Alkoxy-acetoxy-silane/siloxane (meth)acrylates;
• 2-hydroxybenzenecarbonyl oxime derivatives;
• Propylene glycol ether;
• Copper and its simple compounds; and
• Long chain aliphatic quaternary ammonium compounds.

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

REACH

Proposal to identify a new substance of very high concern

We have published one proposal to identify a substance of very high concern (SVHC):

• 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (EC 284-366-9).

This substance is used as a thermoplastic in the automotive and construction industries and in coatings and inks.

Have your say until 11 August 2025.

CLP

New intentions to harmonise classification and labelling

Four intentions have been submitted for:

• 4-chloroformylphthalic anhydride (EC 214-874-8, CAS 1204-28-0);
• 1,2,3,6-tetrahydromethyl-3,6-methanophthalic anhydride (EC 246-644-8, CAS 25134-21-8);
• potassium chlorate (EC 223-289-7, CAS 3811-04-9); and
• Ethylene bis[1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxoisobenzofuran-5-carboxylate] (EC 217-062-1, CAS 1732-96-3).

Occupational exposure limits (OELs)

Calls for evidence

We have launched calls for evidence on:

• Lithium compounds: Lithium carbonate; Lithium chloride; Lithium hydroxide;
• Organotin compounds;
• Combined exposure - guideline; and
• Poorly soluble low toxicity particulates (PSLTs).

Further details about the information that we are looking for are available on our website. The data collected will be considered when preparing scientific reports and scoping studies.

Have your say until 29 September 2025.

Batteries Regulation

Third workshop on battery materials

ECHA participated in Eurometaux’s third Exchange & Capacity-building Group on Battery Materials (ECaBaM) on 7–8 April 2025 in Brussels. 

The workshop strengthened collaboration with industry stakeholders involved in battery manufacturing, supply, disposal, and recycling of waste batteries. Discussions with experts focused on the use of substances across the battery lifecycle, addressing potential risks and challenges with recycling.

The ECaBaM workshops support our work under the Batteries Regulation.

Alternatives to animal testing

Key regulatory tests updated to allow collection of samples for molecular data

Optional sampling (cryopreservation) for molecular data generated from regulatory tests on chemicals has now been accepted to key OECD test guidelines. This will soon be complemented by the OECD’s new Guidance on Good Practices and Standardisation of Sample Collection for Omics Analysis. 

Contract research organisations and research laboratories have now all the necessary information on how to properly collect and save samples for various types of omics analysis. 

This is a significant milestone in the journey towards phasing out animal testing.

EU Chemicals Legislation Finder (EUCLEF)

Check the latest updates

EUCLEF was recently updated with the latest information on nine substance lists and six legislation profiles.

EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON)

A new study identifies challenges in detection and assessment of carbon-based nanomaterials  

EUON has published a new study evaluating the methods for detection, characterisation, and quantification of carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNMs) in biological and environmental matrices. The study also provides recommendations and a roadmap to address gaps in research and regulatory science. 

The study was conducted by NovaMechanics Ltd, Nicosia, Cyprus. 

European Commission

Biocides decisions on Union authorisations and active substances

The European Commission has granted a Union authorisation for:

• the biocidal product family 'Tevan Panox Family'.

The Commission has approved existing active substances:

• 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) for product-type 6; and
• peracetic acid generated from 1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate and hydrogen peroxide for product-type 2.

The Commission has renewed the approval of an active substance:

• epsilon-metofluthrin for product-type 18.

Additionally, the Commission has decided not to approve certain active substances and product-type combinations following the withdrawal of the Review Programme participants.

Read more about product-types.