ECHA

ECHA CHEM updated to latest IUCLID formats

ECHA’s new database on chemicals, ECHA CHEM, has been adapted to the IUCLID format changes. This update also improves the dossier view and there’s now a download functionality for tables listing all registrants and registration numbers.

Current consultations

We have currently ongoing several consultations on:

• Applications for authorisation
• Calls for comments and evidence on restriction proposals 
• Testing proposals
• Proposals for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH)
• Potential candidates for substitution and on derogations conditions of biocidal products
• Occupational exposure limits

Check the details on our website and have your say!

REACH

Assessment of regulatory needs report published

Report for the following substance group is now available on our website:

• Glycerol ethers 

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

How to include sustainability aspects on substitution in analysis of alternatives and socio-economic analysis

Nearly 50 experts of the Network of REACH Socio-economic analysis and Analysis of alternatives practitioners (NeRSAP) met in Antwerp on 24 and 25 June 2024.

They discussed and shared experiences of:

• approaches that can be adopted in the search for safer alternatives;
• economic tools and behavioural aspects that could stimulate sustainable substitution; and
• REACH applications for authorisation process in context of supporting identification of more sustainable alternatives.

The workshop was organised by Eurometaux. ECHA will organise the next meeting of this network in Helsinki in 2025.

European Commission updates REACH Restrictions Roadmap

The updated Rolling List of (groups of) substances for restriction was updated on 1 July. The roadmap outlines ongoing efforts and future plans for restrictions under REACH. It prioritises group restrictions for the most harmful substances to human health and the environment, in line with the EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.

This is the first update to the roadmap since its initial launch in April 2022.

European Commission decisions on applications for authorisation

CLP

New proposal to harmonised classification and labelling

A proposal has been submitted for:

• propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (EC 202-307-7, CAS 94-13-3)
  
  

Biocides

Guidance on water treatment starts applying in April 2026

The national competent authorities have agreed that the “Guidance on the impact of water treatment processes on residues of active substances in drinking water” applies to active substance approvals and biocidal product authorisations for which applications are submitted on or after 1 April 2026. The guidance does not need to be applied to applications submitted before that date and will not affect the assessment of active substances in the Review Programme.

Open positions

Governance officer

We are looking for a governance officer to support our management in, for example, policy development, interinstitutional and Member State relations, planning and reporting, as well as internal control and quality management.
 
Our ideal candidate can communicate clearly and effectively, has proactive mindset and excellent project management skills.

If you also have knowledge in or are motivated to learn about EU agencies’ governance framework, policies, and procedures, check our vacancy notice and apply until noon 13 August 2024.

Reminder: more open positions

Check also our other open calls:

• Legal Advisor - apply until noon 7 August 2024;
• Scientific Officer - Epidemiology - apply until noon 16 August 2024; and
• Seconded National Expert - IT Officer - apply until noon 4 September 2024.

EU Chemicals Legislation Finder (EUCLEF)

Check the latest updates in EUCLEF

EUCLEF was recently updated with the latest information on 11 substance lists and six legislation profiles. In addition, one new legislation profile has been added.

Find out more on our website.

EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON)

Deadline Extended: Answer the Survey about EUON

We are conducting an evaluation on the functioning of the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON).
Have your say until 11 July. Your opinion matters!

Others

REACH Committee meeting in July – draft agenda available

The next meeting of the European Commission’s REACH Committee will take place on 11 July 2024.