Kennis geeft richting

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Action points from the September Socio-Economic Analysis Committee meeting

In its September meeting, our Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) adopted its final opinion on the proposed restriction on octocrilene.

ECHA:

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Call for evidence: screening report on trityl alcohol

Classification, labelling and packaging:

• Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling

• New proposal to harmonise classification and labelling

Science:

Recordings available: New CLP hazard classes for endocrine disruption

Board of Appeal:

Announcement of a new appeal

ECHA nIeuws 17-09-26

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Resorcinol – RAC's first classification as endocrine disrupting substance for human health

Our Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC)

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Meeting minutes from Risk Assessment Committee

Classification, labelling and packaging:

New intention to harmonise classification and labelling

An intention has been submitted for:

• imidacloprid (ISO) (EC 428-040-8, CAS 138261-41-3).

Biocides:

In its September meeting, our Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) concluded on 11 active substance opinions. Among others, it recommends the European Commission to: 

Drinking Water Directive:

Apply to update EU positive lists from 4 January 2027

Persistent organic pollutants:

Commission adopts delegated acts to list additional POPs

The European Commission has adopted the delegated acts for listing two additional groups of substances in the Annex I of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation:

• Long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (C9-21 PFCAs), their salts and related compounds (7 September 2026); and
• Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) (11 September 2026).

European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON):

EUON study examines surface-treated nanomaterials

European Commission:

• European Commission survey on products in contact with drinking water

• Biocides decisions

  The European Commission has granted Union authorisations for:

  • the single biocidal product 'ELOCLEAR'
  • the biocidal product family 'Hydrogen peroxide product family P&G'
  • the biocidal product family 'Glutaraldehyde formulations'
  • the biocidal product family 'Hydrogen peroxides biocides family'
  • the biocidal product family 'Hydrogen peroxide biocidal product family'
  • the biocidal product 'OXTERIL® 350 VHP'.

• The Commission has amended Union authorisations due to administrative changes for:

  • the biocidal product family 'Sodium hypochlorite Liquid disinfectant biocidal product family'
  • the biocidal product family 'Sure Lactic Family'.

• The Commission has amended Union authorisations due to administrative and minor changes for:

  • the biocidal product family 'LANXESS CMIT/MIT biocidal product family'
  • the biocidal product family 'SOPUROXID'.

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Risk Assessment Committee: glyphosate does not warrant a classification for carcinogenicity

Reach:

Four out of five dossiers updated following recent campaigns

Classification, labelling and packaging:

• Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling

• New proposal to harmonise classification and labelling

• Poison centre notifications: distributors' obligations clarified ahead of January 2027

• Clarification on UFI use for imported mixtures

Drinking Water Directive:

Last day to register: 2026 Drinking Water Stakeholders' Workshop

ECHA:

Assessment of regulatory needs report published

The report on the further assessment of the need for restriction as potential regulatory management option is available for the following substance group:

• UVCB Petroleum and Coal stream substances

EU Observatory for Nanomaterials:

Nanopinion: How research can support safer advanced materials

European Commission:

Biocides decisions

The European Commission has granted a Union authorisation for:

• the single biocidal product 'ERO MN'.

ECHA nIeuws 3-09-26

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Science seminar: Understanding chemical pollution in terrestrial wildlife in Europe

Join our next science seminar on 23 September 2026

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Testing proposals

We have launched 10 new consultations on testing proposals. 
Have your say until 12 October 2026.

Classification, labelling and packaging:

New intention to harmonise classification and labelling

Small and medium-sized enterprises:

Upcoming webinars: helping SMEs navigate chemicals regulations

Do you work for a micro, small or medium-sized company dealing with chemicals in the EU?

This autumn, we are organising webinars to help you meet your regulatory obligations. Save the dates and read more online:

• SME webinar: Steps for notifying to poison centres: 23 September 2026 at 11:00-13:00 Helsinki time.
   
• Applying for reduced fees: what SMEs need to do: 5 November 2026 at 11:00-13:00 Helsinki time.

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Our committees meet in September

Are you interested in knowing what our scientific committees will discuss in their upcoming meetings? Have a look at their draft agendas:

• Biocidal Products Committee: 7-10 September 2026
• Committee for Risk Assessment: 7-11 September 2026
• Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis: 15-16 September 2026

Classification, Labelling and Packaging:

• Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling

• New withdrawal to harmonise classification and labelling

Persistent Organic Pollutants:

Two additional aromatic brominated flame retardants proposed for listing under Stockholm Convention

ECHA:

Registration deadline extended: Contract research organisation days in October

Register until 4 September 2026 to join our contract research organisation days on 26-27 October 2026 in Helsinki. 

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ECHA Weekly takes a summer break

Our next Weekly bulletin will be issued on 19 August 2026

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• Updated video tutorial for microplastics reporting available

• Advice on dose level selection for conducting reproductive toxicity studies updated

• Testing proposals

Classification, Labelling and Packaging:

• Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling

• New intention and proposals to harmonise classification and labelling

Webinars:

Applying for reduced fees: what SMEs need to do

IT Tools:

Reminder: help us improve IUCLID

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OECD eChemPortal updated with ECHA data

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New substance evaluation conclusions published

Classification, labelling and packaging:

• Consultations

• Intentions and proposals

Biocides:

Template for the confirmation of similar conditions of use across the Union

ECHA:

Annual report published

Webinars:

Getting to know the new Chesar Platform

Join our webinar on 2 June 2026

European Commission:

Biocides decisions

The European Commission has granted a Union authorisation for: 

• the single biocidal product 'Bioxal – Soproper'.

The Commission has cancelled the Union authorisation for:

• the biocidal product family 'SICO Biocidal Product Family'.