REACH

Intention for identification as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) withdrawn

Intention for identification as SVHC has been withdrawn for:

• Dodecamethylpentasiloxane (EC 205-492-2, CAS 141-63-9).

Call for evidence: screening report on DOTE and Reaction mass of DOTE and MOTE

We are looking for comments on a draft screening report, and for relevant information on DOTE and Reaction mass of DOTE and MOTE in products (articles). 

As required by REACH Article 69(2), we are investigating whether the use of these substances in articles is adequately controlled, and if a restriction is needed.

Have your say until 12 November 2025.

Biocides

Treated articles: List of allowed substances updated

Is your company interested in manufacturing articles treated with biocidal active substances?

We have updated the list of substance-product-type combinations that can be used in treated articles.

List of biocides suppliers updated

An updated Article 95 list of active substance and product suppliers is now available.

Court judgments

Access to documents to PIC information

The General Court dismisses an action in Case T-1101/23 against a decision on access to documents. This was the first case concerning access to export notification information submitted under the PIC Regulation. 

The Court held that ECHA had not made an error of assessment by intending to disclose the information at issue.

REACH restriction on tattoo inks and permanent make up

The General Court dismisses an action in Case T-294/24 claiming compensation from the European Commission for the adoption of the REACH restriction on tattoo inks and permanent make up.

The applicant deemed the restriction to be unlawful and to have caused them a significant damage. The Court rejected the claim on the basis that the applicants failed to demonstrate any damage.

At the moment, the Court order is only available in French.

Webinars

ECHA CHEM webinar: recording available

Did you miss our recent webinar about our new chemicals database ECHA CHEM?

The recording is now available on the event page. You can also view all presentations to learn about the main improvements and the developments planned for the future.

European Commission

Biocides decisions on Union authorisations

The Commission has granted a Union authorisation for:

• the biocidal product family GA 24-50 BPF.