REACH manages chemical risks through three closely linked mechanisms: the Candidate List, the Authorisation List and the Restriction List. Each sends a different regulatory signal and requires...
REACH manages chemical risks through three closely linked mechanisms: the Candidate List, the Authorisation List and the Restriction List. Each sends a different regulatory signal and requires...
Introducing a novel chemical substance to the EU is both a major growth opportunity and a regulatory challenge. Under REACH, full registration obligations apply once annual manufacture...
ECHA has published a new recommendation proposing that the European Commission add four substances – including melamine – to the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV). Once listed,...
The regulatory landscape under REACH Authorisation is picking up pace again. Recent developments include: 12th and 13th recommendation rounds: ECHA’s Member State Committee (MSC) has adopted its...
The European Commission has revised the REACH Fee Regulation, introducing mandatory company size validation for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking reduced fees. Effective dates to...
The European Commission has proposed significant amendments to the REACH Fee Regulation (EC) No 340/2008. This proposed amendment introduces inflation-indexed fee increases and a new system to...
ECHA’s restriction proposal introducing exposure and emission limits for the use of CrVI compounds is now open for public consultation (until late 2025) – and it could...
ECHA has proposed restriction on certain Chromium (VI) substances . The key point of the Restriction Proposal is as follows: There are two alternative restriction options based on...
CARACAL (Competent Authorities on REACH and CLP Implementation) meetings are held twice a year, providing a forum for representatives from the European Commission, the European Chemicals Agency...
Many of us had this date circled on our calendars. According to the official schedule, today marks the submission of the chromates restriction proposal under REACH. This...
On 11 April 2025, ECHA will submit the restriction proposal for certain chromium (VI) substances, marking a key step in the REACH regulatory process. Companies, industries and...
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