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European Economic Area·REACH·8 Jan 2026

ECHA PBT Expert Group Highlights Bioaccumulation Assessment Strategies For Tougher Substances

Bioaccumulation assessment strategies are evolving at ECHA, with practical implications for REACH and CLP evidence packages.

European Economic Area·REACH·8 Jan 2026

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

EU Accelerates Defence Readiness With €800 Billion Investment And Simplified Permitting

The EU’s new defence readiness package aims to unlock €800 billion in investment, simplify permitting, and ease intra-EU transfers of defence goods.

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

MSC Confirms n-Hexane As SVHC Due To Neurotoxic Effects

ECHA identifies n-hexane as a substance of very high concern under REACH, citing neurotoxicity and equivalent level of concern criteria.

European Union·REACH·19 Dec 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·28 Nov 2025

ECHA Opens Reporting For Microplastics Emissions Under EU Restriction

Companies must report microplastics emissions to ECHA by May 2026 under the EU microplastics restriction. Learn who is affected and how to comply.

European Economic Area·REACH·28 Nov 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·6 Nov 2025

ECHA Adds DBBPE To Candidate List

ECHA adds DBBPE to the Candidate List of substances of very high concern, triggering new legal obligations for suppliers and importers.

European Economic Area·REACH·6 Nov 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Oct 2025

EU Ministers Press Commission On Delayed REACH Revision Amid Industry And Environmental Demands

EU Member States urge the Commission to accelerate the REACH revision, citing urgent health, environmental, and industry competitiveness needs.

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

DBDPE Listed As SVHC: Regulatory Shift Targets Widely Used Flame Retardant

The EU has classified DBDPE as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) due to vPvB properties, affecting manufacturers and downstream users of flame retardants.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

REACH Fees Increase From November 2025 As EU Overhauls SME Verification Process

REACH fees rise from 5 November 2025 while SMEs remain exempt. New EU rules require ex ante SME verification from February 2027.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·3 Oct 2025

Netherlands Enacts Temporary Ban On Steel Slag Applications Over Safety Risks

Dutch government imposes ban on LD/ELO steel slag applications due to health and environmental risks. Learn how this impacts the circular economy.

European Economic Area·REACH·3 Oct 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

Denmark Confirms TMBPA As Endocrine Disruptor

TMBPA identified as an endocrine disruptor for human health and the environment. Denmark to propose EU harmonised classification in 2026.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

EU Sets 2026 Deadline For PFAS Restriction Review Affecting Over 10,000 Chemicals

EU to finalise PFAS restriction review by 2026, impacting 10,000+ chemicals. Industry must prepare for broad compliance and emissions control obligations.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

REACH Annex XVII Update Adds New CMR Restrictions With Aviation Fuel Derogation

REACH Annex XVII update adds new CMR substance restrictions with a cumene exemption for aviation fuels. Industry must comply by 1 September 2025.

European Economic Area·REACH·17 Sept 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·5 Aug 2025

EU Proposes Major Overhaul Of REACH Fees With New SME Verification Rules

The EU proposes inflation-linked REACH fee increases and a new SME verification model. Affects all chemical manufacturers and importers.

European Economic Area·REACH·5 Aug 2025

Great Britain·REACH·5 Aug 2025

UK REACH 2025/26 Work Programme Sets Regulatory Priorities For Chemical Industry Compliance

The UK REACH 2025/26 Work Programme outlines key chemical compliance priorities, including PFAS restrictions and SVHC reviews.

Great Britain·REACH·5 Aug 2025

European Economic Area·REACH·16 Jul 2025

EU Court Confirms Melamine SVHC Listing Under REACH, Reinforcing Hazard Assessment Approach

EU court upholds ECHA’s decision to classify melamine as an SVHC under REACH, impacting chemical management strategies across manufacturing.

European Economic Area·REACH·16 Jul 2025