REACH Fees Revised: SME Validation Required, Higher Fees from Nov 5, 2025 for large sized companies

REACH Fees Revised: SME Validation Required, Higher Fees from Nov 5, 2025 for large sized companies

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...

EU unveils proposed changes to REACH Fees and SME validation

EU unveils proposed changes to REACH Fees and SME validation

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...

Chromium(VI) REACH Restriction – Public Consultation Now Open

Chromium(VI) REACH Restriction – Public Consultation Now Open

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...

REACH Restriction Proposal Published for Certain Cr(VI) Substances

REACH Restriction Proposal Published for Certain Cr(VI) Substances

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...

REACH Registration: Insights from the latest CARACAL meeting

REACH Registration: Insights from the latest CARACAL meeting

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...

Cr(VI) Restriction: Today’s the Day – But What Happens Next?

Cr(VI) Restriction: Today’s the Day – But What Happens Next?

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...

Two Months to REACH Restriction on certain Chromium (VI) Substances – Time to Prepare

Two Months to REACH Restriction on certain Chromium (VI) Substances – Time to Prepare

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...

ECHA Adds Five (5) Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List – Is Your Business Prepared?

ECHA Adds Five (5) Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List – Is Your Business Prepared?

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) has grown to 247 entries, following ECHA's latest update. These substances, which pose risks to human health...

REACH Restriction: Implications for companies

REACH Restriction: Implications for companies

The aim of REACH restrictions is to protect human health and the environment by limiting or banning the use, manufacturing, or marketing of chemicals that pose unacceptable...

REACH restriction proposal to all 11 Cr(VI) compounds on the authorisation list

REACH restriction proposal to all 11 Cr(VI) compounds on the authorisation list

REACH restriction proposal extended to 11 CrVI compounds The ongoing REACH restriction proposal for CrVI compounds has been extended to all 11 CrVI entries on the REACH...

Who can appoint an Only Representative under EU REACH?

Who can appoint an Only Representative under EU REACH?

According to Article 8(1) of REACH, a natural or legal person established outside of the EU who manufactures substances, formulates mixtures or produces articles, can nominate an...

REACH authorisation decision for surface treatment uses of chromium trioxide annulled

REACH authorisation decision for surface treatment uses of chromium trioxide annulled

Yesterday, the Court of justice annulled the decision that granted authorisation for specific uses of chromium trioxide. The judgement (C-144/21) also ruled that the effects of the...

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