REACH

Consultations on applications for authorisation

We have launched consultations on seven applications for authorisation covering six uses of Chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) and one use of Chromic acid (EC 231-801-5, CAS 7738-94-5) used for hard chrome plating, functional chrome plating, and surface treatment.

Have your say by using a webform until 9 April 2025.

New substance evaluation conclusion published 

• Hexamethyldisiloxane (EC 203-492-7, CAS 107-46-0), evaluated by Norway.

Intention for identification as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) withdrawn

Intention for identification as SVHC has been withdrawn for: 

• Formaldehyde (EC 200-001-8; CAS 50-00-0).

CLP

Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling

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

• napropamide (ISO); (2RS)-N,N-diethyl-2-(1-naphthyloxy)propanamide (EC 239-333-3, CAS 15299-99-7).

Have your say until 11 April 2025.

Biocides

Register now for our Biocide Stakeholders’ Workshop

Join our free-of-charge workshop on the Biocidal Products Regulation from 29 to 30 April 2025 in Helsinki or online.

The workshop programme is now available on our website. The first day is dedicated to presentations and discussions. For the second day, you can book one-to-one sessions with our experts.
 
The registration is open until 15 April 2025. Book your seat and be part of the event that brings together regulatory authorities, industry representatives and scientific experts from across Europe.

Ethanol in biocides assessment – where are we?

Ethanol is an active substance that is widely used in biocidal products, such as hand and surface disinfectants. Currently, its safety and effectiveness are being reviewed by our Biocidal Products Committee – based on an assessment report prepared by the Greek authorities.

We have now published a status update on the process. On our Biocides topics page, we also explain how the active substance assessment process relates to harmonised classification and what the next steps are.

Open positions

IT solution engineer

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

The ideal candidate will have a good foundation in IT systems, business analysis, and 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 decisions on Union authorisations

The Commission has granted Union authorisations for:

• the single biocidal product 'Neporex 2SG'; and
• the biocidal product family 'Ecolab CMIT-MIT BPF'.

The Commission has amended Union authorisations due to:

• administrative changes for the biocidal product family 'INSECTICIDES FOR HOME USE'; and
• minor changes for the biocidal product family 'Hydrogen Peroxide Family 1'.