REACH

New intention to identify a substance of very high concern (SVHC)

New intention for identification as an SVHC has been received for:

• N-hexane (EC 203-777-6, CAS 110-54-3).

CLP

Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling

We are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposal for:

• 2,3-epoxypropyl neodecanoate (EC 247-979-2, CAS 26761-45-5).

Have your say until 18 April 2025.

New proposal to harmonise classification and labelling

A proposal has been submitted for: 

• N,N-dicyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulphenamide (EC 225-625-8, CAS 4979-32-2).

Waste Framework Directive

Updated Candidate List reference substance package available for SCIP notifiers

We recommend companies to import the updated package to their IUCLID instances and use it when creating SCIP notifications for articles containing the newly added Candidate List substances. 
 
When using the updated package, users will receive a quality warning both in IUCLID and ECHA Submission Portal for the newly added substances. This is because IUCLID has not yet been updated to reflect the latest version of the Candidate List.

Users can still successfully submit their SCIP notifications, despite this quality warning.

ECHA

Maintenance break

We will carry out some maintenance work on our websites and IT tools in the coming weekend.
 
The following IT tools will not be available from Friday 21 February 2025 at 18:00 to Monday 24 February 2025 at 12:00 (Helsinki time):

• IUCLID 6;
• Data Integration (attachment upload functionality); and
• ECHA websites - break starts already at 16:00 Helsinki time.

Our other IT tools are not affected and you can continue using them normally.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Assessment of regulatory needs report published

Report for the following substance group is now available on our website:

• Oxalic, malic, tartaric and citric acids, C1-3 carboxylic acids, C2-3-alpha-hydroxyacids and their salts with counterions of low hazard (earlier: Inorganic Carboxylates).

If you have questions or feedback related to the assessment work, you can send them to us using this webform.

We are in BlueSky

You can now follow us and our news also in BlueSky.

We look forward to connecting with you, engaging in meaningful conversations, and sharing updates on this platform.

Open positions

Regulatory officer

We are looking for a regulatory officer who enjoys teamwork and collaboration with stakeholders. The key responsibilities will include verifying regulatory information, designing efficient processes and managing IT tools.
 
Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in regulatory processes and a strong communicator. Have a look at our vacancy notice and apply until noon 18 March 2025.

Webinars

Webinar Q&As now available

Have a look at our newly published Q&A documents from the following webinars:

• Introduction to ECHA's guidance on new CLP hazard classes - Q&A; and
• Looking towards the future of drinking water applications - Q&A.

These documents address questions received during the events and give clarity on various aspects of the new hazard classes and the Drinking Water Directive.

EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON)

Nanopinion: What if you eat nanoplastics? Fate of small plastic debris in the simulated gastrointestinal tract

In the latest Nanopinion, researcher Maria Hayder explains how the degradation of plastic leads to the formation of micro- and nanoplastics, which can penetrate living organisms. Studies show that conditions in the stomach cause nanoplastics to agglomerate, lowering their possibilities for absorption. 

European Commission

Biocides decision on Union authorisation

The Commission has amended a Union authorisation due to administrative changes for:

• the biocidal product family 'SALVECO SALVESAFE PRODUCTS'.