News from ECHA
| Our new role in improving safety of packaging materials The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, that entered into force on 11 February 2025, introduces new tasks for ECHA. We will identify harmful chemicals in packaging and, when requested, propose restrictions on their use.
Through this work, we will contribute to better protection of people and the environment from harmful chemicals in packaging and promote safe reuse and sustainable recycling. |
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CLP
Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling We are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposal for: napropamide (ISO); (2RS)-N,N-diethyl-2-(1-naphthyloxy)propanamide (EC 239-333-3, CAS 15299-99-7).Have your say until 11 April 2025. |
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Biocides
Register now for our Biocide Stakeholders’ Workshop Join our free-of-charge workshop on the Biocidal Products Regulation from 29 to 30 April 2025 in Helsinki or online.
The workshop programme is now available on our website. The first day is dedicated to presentations and discussions. For the second day, you can book one-to-one sessions with our experts.
The registration is open until 15 April 2025. Book your seat and be part of the event that brings together regulatory authorities, industry representatives and scientific experts from across Europe.
Ethanol in biocides assessment – where are we? Ethanol is an active substance that is widely used in biocidal products, such as hand and surface disinfectants. Currently, its safety and effectiveness are being reviewed by our Biocidal Products Committee – based on an assessment report prepared by the Greek authorities.
We have now published a status update on the process. On our Biocides topics page, we also explain how the active substance assessment process relates to harmonised classification and what the next steps are. |
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Open positions
IT solution engineer We are looking for an IT professional with experience in delivering projects in a cross-functional environment.
The ideal candidate will have a good foundation in IT systems, business analysis, and willingness to work in a structured and regulated setting.
Have a look at the vacancy notice for more information and apply until 5 March 2025 noon. |
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European Commission
Biocides decisions on Union authorisations The Commission has granted Union authorisations for: the single biocidal product 'Neporex 2SG'; andthe biocidal product family 'Ecolab CMIT-MIT BPF'.The Commission has amended Union authorisations due to: administrative changes for the biocidal product family 'INSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE'; andminor changes for the biocidal product family 'Hydrogen Peroxide Family 1'. |
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