ECHA recommends eight substances for REACH authorisation

REACH

Info session on PFAS restriction proposal: material published

The video recording and presentations from the online info session explaining the proposed REACH restriction on PFAS are now available online. A Q&A document with answers to received questions will be published soon.

Let us know what you thought about the event by replying to our short questionnaire.

Assessment of regulatory needs reports published

Reports for the following substance groups are now available on our website:

Board of Appeal

Announcement of a new appeal

The Board of Appeal has published an announcement in case A-003-2023 concerning the follow-up to a compliance check decision.

Upcoming webinars

New date: IUCLID 6 format changes release

Learn about the latest version of IUCLID (6.7) to be released at the end of April 2023. The webinar takes place on 8 June 2023 at 11:00 Helsinki time.

Following the postponement of the IUCLID release, the REACH completeness check changes that were originally scheduled to take effect on 1 May 2023 will take effect on 1 June 2023.

Join our webinar on the new data availability system

We are building a new data availability system, with the new solution rolled out gradually starting with REACH registration data at the end of this year. Our webinar will let you know what to expect and help you prepare for the changes.

Join us on 19 April 2023 at 11:00 Helsinki time.

Open positions

Looking for new professional challenges?

We are looking for a knowledgeable Legal Officer with experience in the different areas of EU law and its application. Apply by 26 April 2023.

EU Chemicals Legislation Finder

Check the latest updates in EUCLEF

The Recycled Plastic Materials Regulation (No. 2022/1616) has been added to EUCLEF, replacing the repealed Food Contact Recycled Plastic Materials and Articles Regulation (No. 282/2008).

In addition, the Cosmetics Products Regulation, Plant Protection Products Regulation and Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive have been updated.

EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON)

New Nanopinion published

Read the latest Nanopinion guest column by Dr Chandima Bulumulla and Dr Abraham G. Beyene. They write how single walled carbon nanotubes can help measure bio-chemical processes happening inside the brain.

Are you aware of information gaps for nanomaterials?

The EUON is looking for topics for its upcoming studies. Submit your proposal by 27 April 2023 and potentially contribute to the work of the observatory.

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