Beginning on January 1, 2019, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will take a more aggressive approach to verifying the compliance of all relevant Re...
ECHA to Build New Database for SVHCs in Articles
The European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive 2018/851 calls for the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to establish a new, centralized database com...
Proposition 65 Deadline: Frequently Asked Questions
As the August 30 deadline for the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (better known as Proposition 65) approaches, many companies...
ECHA Investigates After Proposed Microplastics Ban
Products ranging from glitter hair gel to living room paint could be affected by a European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) investigation into the use of micr...
Ten New SVHCs Added to EU REACH Candidate List
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added 10 new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restr...
Increased Restrictions to Flame Retardants in Furniture Products
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recommended a restriction on flame retardants used in flexible polyurethane (PUR) foams found in residential ...
ECHA Selects 236 Substances to be Evaluated for Possible Regulatory Action
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has selected 236 substances to be evaluated by Member State competent authorities in its annual screening exercis...
EU REACH: Managing Risk, Avoiding Enforcement
The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (EC 1907/2006) has grown exponentially in scope and impact...
[Update] Companies Urged to Comply With Sunset Date for Cr6+
The sunset date for Chromium VI (hexavalent chromium) compounds is today, September 21, 2017, meaning users of the substance should be ready to adjust...
[Video] REACH Regulation: Updated Guidance on Substances in Articles
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released an update to their Guidance on requirements for substances in articles in June this year. The much-antic...