๐ป๏ธJoin our live-broadcasted science seminar about latest developments in adverse outcome pathways work and the predictivity of non-animal methods for identifying endocrine disruptors.
โก๏ธRead more:๐https://fcld.ly/sciencesaop26bs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
Itโs #WorldHealthDay โ a good moment to talk about chemical safety.
Did you know the EU has strong rules to protect our health from harmful chemicals? If youโre curious how this works, this video by the European Chemicals Agency shows clear examples of #EU_REACH restrictions. #ChemicalSAfetyEU
๐ฆLooking for info on how to prepare and submit your applications under the Drinking Water Directive?
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Join our hybrid workshop on 1-2 June 2026 to learn, e.g. how to prepare an application in IUCLID.
Read more about the event and registration:
fcld.ly/dwdiulidws26bs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
Let's celebrate World Health Day by recognising the importance of chemical safety and how the EU chemicals regulations are designed to protect our health and the environment. Need some examples?
#WorldHealthDay #ChemicalSafetyEU ๐งช #SkyChem
We have published a new best practice document for conducting and reporting the fish sexual development test in line with OECD Test Guideline 234.
โก๏ธThis document is particularly important for laboratories carrying out the work.
๐ fcld.ly/bpfsdtbs
#ChemicalSafetyEU #ECHAscience ๐งช #ChemSky
๐ฆLooking for info on how to prepare and submit your applications under the Drinking Water Directive?
๐
Join our hybrid workshop on 1-2 June 2026 to learn, e.g. how to prepare an application in IUCLID.
Read more about the event and registration:
https://fcld.ly/dwdiulidws26bs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
๐ง๏ธListen to our #SaferChemicalsPodcast about our Biocidal Products Committee's conclusion to support the approval of ethanol for use in hand and disinfectants. The Committee Chair, Joost van Galen, gives you the details.
๐https://fcld.ly/podbpcethanolbs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
After recently adopted RAC opinion, now the ECHAโs Committee for Socio Economic Analysis (SEAC) has agreed its draft opinion on the universal restriction proposal on all #PFAS.
Read the news ๐ fcld.ly/seacpfas2026
What happens next? ๐ฝWatch our interactive timeline ๐ฝ
#ChemicalSafetyEU ๐งช
๐ง๏ธListen to our #SaferChemicalsPodcast about our Biocidal Products Committee's conclusion to support the approval of ethanol for use in hand and disinfectants. The Committee Chair, Joost van Galen, gives you the details.
๐https://fcld.ly/podbpcethanolbs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
#biocides - In its February meeting, our Biocidal Products Committee adopted 6 opinions on active substances & 2 on Union authorisations. The Committee supported e.g. the approval of ethanol for use in hand and general disinfectants.
Read our news:๐https://fcld.ly/newsbpcfeb26bs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
They didnโt know it thenโฆ but life has many paths โ and so does science. To commemorate the #WomenInScience Day, ten of our brilliant scientists share their journeys: from childhood to science, and from there to ECHA โ where they help build a safer Europe through their work for #ChemicalSafetyEU. ๐งช
#ChemicalSafetyEU - Help us prepare an #EU_REACH restriction proposal for certain non-polymeric aromatic brominated flame retardants. We are looking for information on the expected socio-economic impacts, uses and available alternatives.
#EUHaveYourSay by 18 March 2026.
๐https://fcld.ly/cfeabfrbsl
During 2026, the EU national enforcement authorities will check how well hazardous mixtures comply with the #EU_CLP. They may also control whether mixtures comply with restrictions under the #EU_REACH and Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations.
๐https://fcld.ly/ref14jan26bs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
#EU_REACH - Member States are planning to evaluate ๐27 substances in 2026-2028.
Take a look at the draft list now - the community rolling action plan will be adopted in March 2026. ๐https://fcld.ly/dcorap2628bs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
Our annual report under the Prior Informed Consent Regulation #EU_PIC shows a fall in hazardous chemicals trade in the EU in 2024. The decline is mainly due to reduced volumes of exports & imports of substances containing benzene.
Read more:๐https://fcld.ly/picart10n25bs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
Our latest science seminar is online! Dr. Sabrina Tait (Italian National Institute of Health) and Dr. Antonio De la Vieja (Carlos III Health Institute) share results on endocrine-disrupting activity of #BPA alternatives under the #PARC project.
๐ lnkd.in/dUpKdjQS
#ECHAscience #ChemicalSafetyEU ๐งช
Companies can start reporting the annual microplastics releases under EUโs microplastics restriction. The obligations apply to uses exempt from the EU-wide ban.
โก๏ธOur tools, IUCLID and REACH-IT, are now ready to receive the reports.
๐https://fcld.ly/mpnewsnov25bs
#EU_REACH #ChemicalSafetyEU
๐ฃAt ECHA, we are looking for a Data Officer who can:
๐ต Make chemical data reliable and accessible
๐ต Translate complex regulations into actionable solutions
๐ต Collaborate with experts and stakeholders across the EU
Apply now: lnkd.in/dZiEggzb
#EUjobs #ChemicalSafetyEU
Committed to protect health and the environment, we recommend that the European Commission adds four substances to the #EU_REACH authorisation list, including #melamine.
Have a look at our recommendation fcld.ly/3pjdam4
#ChemicalSafetyEU ๐งช
๐๐๐ฌ, ๐๐๐๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐จ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ
#๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐จ๐ฅ โ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ง๐จ, ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐โ๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฒ๐๐ญ. Check out the visuals and our dedicated page on biocidal products to learn more about the why and how ethanol is being assessed fcld.ly/ethanol
#Biocides #ChemicalSafetyEU ๐งช
๐ Good news for our health and the environment!
We have added DBDPE to the #EUCandidateList of substances of very high concern. This hazardous chemical is highly persistent and bioaccumulative. It is used as a flame retardant in various industries.
๐ fcld.ly/candidatelis...
#ChemicalSafetyEU ๐งช
We โค๏ธ science. We regularly host seminars exploring scientific topics linked to our regulatory work. Our latest seminar dives into New Approach Methods for adult and developmental neurotoxicity.
๐บ Watch the recording on YouTube https://fcld.ly/scienceseminarnamsyt
#ECHAscience #ChemicalSafetyEU ๐งช
Great news for your health and the planet! ๐ The EU ๐ช๐บ has adopted a law to restrict all #PFAS in firefighting foams.
This restriction, developed by ECHA, is another important step towards reducing PFAS pollution across Europe.
More information at fcld.ly/fffcomission25
#ChemicalSafetyEU
#ChemicalSafetyEU - Our committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis progressed their evaluations of the proposed restriction on #PFAS in their September meetings.
Read our news for the details and to learn about other topics discussed๐ fcld.ly/racseacsept25bs
#PFASactionEU - Looking for updates on #PFAS restriction evaluation?
We aim to complete the scientific evaluation of the proposed #EU_REACH restriction on PFAS by the end of 2026.
For more info, read our note on the assessment of the proposal.
๐https://fcld.ly/pfastimelinebs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
#ChemicalSafetyEU - Check our recently published guidance for the transition from #PFAS -containing firefighting foams to fluorine-free alternatives. It consolidates best practices, technical and regulatory insights, and feasible solutions.
๐https://fcld.ly/transitionpfasfffbs
#CleanWaterEU - Our web pages help companies prepare their notifications of intention and applications under the Drinking Water Directive. In addition to a new infographic, there's info about the tools and available guidance.
Check now:๐https://fcld.ly/waterbs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
Share your expertise and contribute to #ChemicalSafetyEU!
Check our open consultations on substance classification, restriction proposals, applications for authorisation, testing proposals and more.
#EUHaveYourSay ๐https://fcld.ly/consultationsjune25bs
#CleanWaterEU - We have opened the registration to join our workshop for Drinking Water Directive stakeholders in Helsinki or online on 27-28 October 2025.
Read more about the programme and how to register join in person on the event page. ๐https://fcld.ly/dwdwsoct25bs
#ChemicalSafetyEU
#ChemicalSafetyEU - We have recently published a proposal to identify the following as a substance of very high concern #SVHC:
โก๏ธ1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene].
#EUHaveYourSay until 11 August 2025. ๐https://fcld.ly/svhcdl110825bs
