We are pleased to take on new tasks under Toy Safety Regulation. Our responsibilities? ▶️Assess the chemical safety of toys. ▶️Process companies' requests for to use prohibited chemicals. ▶️Provide scientific recommendations through our expert committees. 🔗https://fcld.ly/tsrnewsbs #ToySafety

We are pleased to take on new tasks under Toy Safety Regulation. Our responsibilities? ▶️Assess the chemical safety of toys. ▶️Process companies' requests for to use prohibited chemicals. ▶️Provide scientific recommendations through our expert committees. 🔗https://fcld.ly/tsrnewsbs #ToySafety

New tasks under the EU’s One Substance, One Assessment (#OSOA). Working closely with EEA, EMA, EFSA and EU OSHA, ECHA will lead efforts to build a common data platform on chemicals. Beyond the platform, we also take on additional scientific and regulatory tasks. 🔗https://fcld.ly/osoanews26

🎆 We wish you a joyful New Year! 🎆 As we look into 2026, we remain committed to protect people and the environment. We are looking forward to a new year of strengthening collaboration, advancing knowledge on chemicals and promoting science-based decision-making!

🎄As we wrap up the year, ECHA staff are wishing you a joyful break and moments with your loved ones! Preparing to welcome the new year, we want to say thank you to all the people who contribute to our work, making the EU a bit safer every day. 🌟 ECHA will be closed from December 23 to January 4.

Last #SaferChemicalPodcast of the year! Listen to the chairs of the RAC and SEAC committees on the progress regarding PFAS and the adoption of the first harmonised classification opinion for a new hazard class—very persistent, very bioaccumulative (vPvB). https://fcld.ly/racseacpodcastdec2025

#EU_REACH - Member States are planning to evaluate 🔎27 substances in 2026-2028. Take a look at the draft list now - the community rolling action plan will be adopted in March 2026. 🔗https://fcld.ly/dcorap2628bs #ChemicalSafetyEU

The latest study by #EUON shows that nano-enabled textile industry is growing. This rapid growth calls for stronger policies, more research, and greater transparency to protect people and the environment. Read the full study 🔗 fcld.ly/euontextiles...

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:🔗https://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. 🔗 lnkd.in/dUpKdjQS #ECHAscience #ChemicalSafetyEU 🧪

🎧️Listen to #SaferChemicalsPodcast on a targeted #EU_REACH enforcement project that uncovered non-compliances in imported products. Henrik Hedlund and Maciej Baranski tell what the project was about and how the findings help protect consumers and the environment. 🔗https://fcld.ly/podref12bs

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. 🔗 lnkd.in/dUpKdjQS #ECHAscience #ChemicalSafetyEU 🧪

The latest study by #EUON shows that nano-enabled textile industry is growing. This rapid growth calls for stronger policies, more research, and greater transparency to protect people and the environment. Read the full study 🔗 fcld.ly/euontextiles...

📣Did you know that we seek your comments on testing proposals from #EU_REACH registrants before they conduct new animal tests? Your scientific insights could help avoid unnecessary testing. We've just launched 10 new proposals. Help us find #AlternativesToAnimalTesting🔗https://fcld.ly/currenttpsl

📣Did you know that we seek your comments on testing proposals from #EU_REACH registrants before they conduct new animal tests? Your scientific insights could help avoid unnecessary testing. We've just launched 10 new proposals. Help us find #AlternativesToAnimalTesting🔗https://fcld.ly/currenttpsl

ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee concluded its discussions on the approval of #ethanol as an active substance in disinfectants. 𝐍𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞. Read the news 🔗 fcld.ly/ethanolnews2... and follow ECHA's updates on ethanol at 🔗 fcld.ly/ethanol #Biocides

Companies can start reporting the annual microplastics releases under EU’s microplastics restriction. The obligations apply to uses exempt from the EU-wide ban. ➡️Our tools, IUCLID and REACH-IT, are now ready to receive the reports. 🔗https://fcld.ly/mpnewsnov25bs #EU_REACH #ChemicalSafetyEU

🔊 Big job opportunities ahead! Our team is growing and new roles are launching soon: 🔵 Toxicologist 🟡 Ecotoxicologist 🟡 Regulatory Officer 🔵 Financial Assistant Join us to protect health and the environment! Be the first to hear about our vacancies: lnkd.in/dJp4mY_p #EUjobs 🧪

🔊 Big job opportunities ahead! Our team is growing and new roles are launching soon: 🔵 Toxicologist 🟡 Ecotoxicologist 🟡 Regulatory Officer 🔵 Financial Assistant Join us to protect health and the environment! Be the first to hear about our vacancies: lnkd.in/dJp4mY_p #EUjobs 🧪

📣At ECHA, we are looking for a Data Officer who can: 🔵 Make chemical data reliable and accessible 🔵 Translate complex regulations into actionable solutions 🔵 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 🧪

#ECHAscience – We invite the scientific community to work with us towards #ChemicalSafety ⚗️🧪👩‍🔬 Read our updated report identifying research needs to deliver data and methods that are relevant to regulating hazardous chemicals 🔗 fcld.ly/echasciencereport2025 👉Get inspired, get involved 🤝 🧪

Need help understanding EU chemicals legislation? We hear you. Discover the SME Hub - ECHA’s supporting pages for small and medium-sized businesses. 🔗 fcld.ly/smehub2025 #ECHAforSMEs - Supporting you with chemical safety #SMEAssembly2025 #EUSMEWeek #EEPA2025 #YSC2025

Attending the workshop on the latest advancements in #PFAS risk assessment next Monday? Our colleague Peter van der Zandt, Director of Risk Management at ECHA, will be there to present the newest updates on ECHA’s work on PFAS. Don't miss it! 🧪 #ChemicalsSafetyEU

Looking for help with EU chemicals legislation? Find practical resources from EU countries in national languages to support #SMEs like yours in meeting chemical safety duties. 🔗 fcld.ly/smeinventory... #ECHAforSMEs – Supporting you with chemical safety #SMEAssembly2025 #EUSMEWeek #EEPA2025

#ECHAscience – We invite the scientific community to work with us towards #ChemicalSafety ⚗️🧪👩‍🔬 Read our updated report identifying research needs to deliver data and methods that are relevant to regulating hazardous chemicals 🔗 fcld.ly/echasciencereport2025 👉Get inspired, get involved 🤝 🧪

Looking for help with EU chemicals legislation? Find practical resources from EU countries in national languages to support #SMEs like yours in meeting chemical safety duties. 🔗 fcld.ly/smeinventory... #ECHAforSMEs – Supporting you with chemical safety #SMEAssembly2025 #EUSMEWeek #EEPA2025

Need help understanding EU chemicals legislation? We hear you. Discover the SME Hub - ECHA’s supporting pages for small and medium-sized businesses. 🔗 fcld.ly/smehub2025 #ECHAforSMEs - Supporting you with chemical safety #SMEAssembly2025 #EUSMEWeek #EEPA2025 #YSC2025

We ❤️ Science. In a world full of noise and misinformation, science is our compass. At ECHA, we rely on evidence, data and expertise to protect people and the environment. Have a look at ECHA’s scientific work 🔗https://fcld.ly/sciencepages25l #ECHAScience #WorldScienceDay 🧪

𝐘𝐞𝐬, 𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀’𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 #𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐥 — 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐭. 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 🧪

𝐘𝐞𝐬, 𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀’𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 #𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐥 — 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐭. 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 🧪

🌟 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. 🔗 fcld.ly/candidatelis... #ChemicalSafetyEU 🧪

This World One Health Day, #ECDC stands with EU partners – @ema.europa.eu, @efsa.europa.eu, @eea.europa.eu & @echa.europa.eu - joined by #FAO, #UNEP, #WOAH & #WHO to highlight one clear message: 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. #WorldOneHealthDay #Together #ECDC4PublicHealth

🎃💀It’s 𝐒ulfur, 𝐏𝐨lonium, 𝐎xygen, Potassium (𝐊), 𝐘ttrium season. We mean 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐘 season. Happy Halloween! 🎃💀 👀 By the way, have you checked the information we have about these elements in our chemical database, hashtag#ECHA_CHEM? 👀 🔗https://chem.echa.europa.eu/ 🧪

🎃💀It’s 𝐒ulfur, 𝐏𝐨lonium, 𝐎xygen, Potassium (𝐊), 𝐘ttrium season. We mean 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐘 season. Happy Halloween! 🎃💀 👀 By the way, have you checked the information we have about these elements in our chemical database, hashtag#ECHA_CHEM? 👀 🔗https://chem.echa.europa.eu/ 🧪

Do you want to learn how ECHA uses the OECD (Q)SAR Assessment Framework to check model predictions and ensure consistency in regulation? This webinar will help you understand the benefits and challenges of using the framework. Follow online on 6 November - fcld.ly/qsarwebinar #ECHAscience 🧪

If you are attending ChemCon Conferences this week, come visit us at booth 6 — say hello and connect with ECHA colleagues!

Need help with EU chemicals legislation? Get ready for the SME Hub – ECHA’s new support pages, designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises, launching on 11 November. You’ll find an overview of tools and resources, AI-powered virtual assistant pilot – and more to come. #ECHAforSMEs

This week, we welcomed in Helsinki and online 18 NGO to discuss our restrictions process and its consultations, alternatives to animal testing and updates on enforcement projects. Thank you to all participants for your valuable contributions. We look forward to our continued collaboration.

Interested in alternative test methods under the #EU_REACH and #EU_CLP ? Anu Kapanen presents "Alternative test methods in current REACH and CLP guidance for PBT assessment and research needs" at the CoModHaz's lecture series "Healthy planet", organised by @ufz-cite.bsky.social lnkd.in/dPn9aWqA

Next Monday, Oct 27, : “Modernizing Hazard & PBT assessment with New Approach Methodologies” lecture series 1–4 pm at KUBUS, hall 2. Featuring speakers from @echa.europa.eu pa.eu & @umweltbundesamt.bsky.social undesamt.bsky.social. Hosted by Prof. B. Escher, Dept. Cell Toxicology.

Are you a #SME wondering if you need to register #chemicals under #EU_REACH? Join our webinar designed specifically for SMEs to help you understand whether you or others in your supply chain need to register substances under REACH. fcld.ly/smewebinarre...

📣We have launched a 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞, and available recycling technologies related to packaging. Have your say by 28 October 2025 🔗 https://fcld.ly/callforevidencepackaging

✴️ #Traineeship call ✴️ Last chance to apply for our traineeship programme 👉 fcld.ly/calltrainees... 🔬Fields: Chemistry, Risk Management, Biocides, Data Analysis, Legal, Comms, Finance and more! ⏰17 October Join an international, multicultural team working for chemical safety in the EU. #EUjobs 🧪

📣We have launched a 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞, and available recycling technologies related to packaging. Have your say by 28 October 2025 🔗 https://fcld.ly/callforevidencepackaging

✴️ #Traineeship call ✴️ Last chance to apply for our traineeship programme 👉 fcld.ly/calltrainees... 🔬Fields: Chemistry, Risk Management, Biocides, Data Analysis, Legal, Comms, Finance and more! ⏰17 October Join an international, multicultural team working for chemical safety in the EU. #EUjobs 🧪

🎊The #NobelPrize for Chemistry has been announced! ⚛️🌟 Our congratulations to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi for their ground-breaking work for the development of metal-organic frameworks.👏 🧪 Picture - Illustrated by Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach

We ❤️ 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. 📺 Watch the recording on YouTube https://fcld.ly/scienceseminarnamsyt #ECHAscience #ChemicalSafetyEU 🧪

We ❤️ 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. 📺 Watch the recording on YouTube https://fcld.ly/scienceseminarnamsyt #ECHAscience #ChemicalSafetyEU 🧪

Great news for your health and the planet! 🌍 The EU 🇪🇺 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