News from ECHA
| Annual report 2024 published Have a look at our Annual report for 2024.
It highlights our key achievements and challenges – from delivering our legal mandate to preparing for new legislative tasks. The new tasks include work on drinking water, batteries, serious cross-border health threats, and industrial emissions. |
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REACH
Microplastics restriction: Description of the reporting requirements now available
The EU’s restriction on intentional uses of microplastics, which came into force in October 2023, includes derogations for certain uses. Several of these are subject to an annual reporting obligation, with the first deadline approaching in May 2026.
To help companies comply, we have published the definition of the information that will be required to fulfil these reporting obligations. Developed in consultation with stakeholders, the document explains the legal basis, timelines and a breakdown of the information that must be submitted.
Reporting will be carried out using IUCLID, with a dedicated template to be released in the next major IUCLID update. Submissions to ECHA will be made through REACH-IT.
Restriction dossier submitted for certain chromium (VI) substances On 11 April 2025, we submitted a proposal under REACH to restrict the use of certain chromium (VI) substances. We will shortly make the proposal available on our website. The proposed restriction will be evaluated by our Committees for Risk Assessment and for Socio-Economic Analysis, and will be subject to a consultation. The consultation will begin once both committees agree that the report meets the requirements set out in REACH. At that point, the proposal will also be formally published. Due to technical issues, the Registry of Intentions has not yet been updated to reflect this status. Testing proposals We have launched new consultations on six testing proposals. The deadline for comments is 2 June 2025. |
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Webinars
IUCLID 6: version 9 Join our webinar on 28 May 2025, 11:00-12:00 Helsinki time, for an introduction to IUCLID 6 major release version 9, which will be released on 26 May.
This webinar will cover key format changes and new features introduced in this release.
Our experts will answer your questions throughout the webinar until 15:00. |
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Open positions
Executive Assistant We are looking for experienced Executive Assistants to support our senior management.
Our ideal candidate is a motivated professional who manages the Director's office, coordinates calendars, and takes care of travel and event arrangements. We offer a role in an international environment, contributing to chemical safety in Europe.
Check the details in the vacancy notice and apply until 20 May 2025, 12:00 Helsinki time. Application deadline extended: Scientific Officer - Toxicology We have extended the deadline for our Scientific Officer vacancy.
If you have expertise in human health toxicology and a strong understanding of OECD/EU tests, have a look at the vacancy notice and apply until 29 April 2025, at 12:00 Helsinki time. |
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EU Chemicals Legislation Finder (EUCLEF)
EUCLEF updated The EU Chemicals Legislation Finder was recently updated with the latest information on 14 substance lists and 10 legislation profiles. |
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