News from ECHA
| Applicants for biocides renewals urged to prepare approval data in IUCLID From 1 July 2026, all applications to renew biocidal active substance approvals must contain the approval data in IUCLID format. With only a year to go, we encourage companies to add the approval data in IUCLID format and familiarise themselves with IUCLID’s Validation Assistant to support their submissions. |
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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. |
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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); andEthylene bis[1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxoisobenzofuran-5-carboxylate] (EC 217-062-1, CAS 1732-96-3). |
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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; andPoorly 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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; andperacetic 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. |
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