ECHA

Annual evaluation statistics updated

We have updated our annual statistics on evaluation progress. Since 2009, we have evaluated 15 500 REACH registrations.

The checks ensure that companies provide reliable information on hazards of chemicals to support chemical safety in the European Union.

Based on the evaluations, we have also updated our recommendations to registrants on how to improve their dossiers.

Assessment of regulatory needs reports published

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

• Benzimidazolethiones
  
• Esters from aliphatic monocyclic alcohols
  
• Fluorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons

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

CLP

Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling

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

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

Have your say by 22 April 2025.

New proposal to harmonise classification and labelling

A proposal has been submitted for: 

• nicosulfuron (ISO); 2-{[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)carbamoyl]sulfamoyl}-N,N-dimethylpyridine-3-carboxamide (EC -, CAS 111991-09-4).

Biocides

Consultation on ethanol as a candidate for substitution

We have launched a consultation to find potential safer alternatives to:

• ethanol (EC 200-578-6, CAS 64-17-5) for product-types 1, 2 and 4.

Have your say until 28 April 2025.

Read more about the product-types on our website.

Drinking Water Directive

Decision on testing methods

Our recent decision on determining the test guidelines and test specifications under the Drinking Water Directive gives an overview of the methods that ECHA considers acceptable in applications for inclusion in the European positive list.

This decision helps applicants fulfil the standard information requirements for:

• physico-chemical properties;
  
• migration and confirmation of relevant chemicals species; and
  
• toxicological properties.
  

Open positions

Reminder: IT solution engineer

We are looking for an IT professional with experience in delivering projects in a cross-functional environment.

The ideal candidate has a good foundation in IT systems and business analysis, as well as willingness to work in a structured and regulated setting.

Have a look at the vacancy notice for more information and apply until 5 March 2025 noon.

European Commission

Biocides – decision on active substance

The Commission has decided not to approve the active substance:

• 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (CIT) for product-type 6.
  

Read more about the product-types on our website.