REACH

New substance evaluation conclusion published

• Perfluamine (EC 206-420-2, CAS 338-83-0), evaluated by Belgium.

Biocides

Treated articles: List of allowed substances updated

We have updated the list of substance and 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.

Drinking Water Directive

Companies can start notifying intentions under the Drinking Water Directive

We have launched a new online tool for industry to notify its plans to update the EU Positive Lists of substances that are approved for use in materials that come into contact with drinking water.

By using the ECHA Industry Portal companies can indicate those substances that they wish to keep, add or remove from the European Positive Lists. The notifications are prepared in the IUCLID format.

Manuals, guidance and video tutorials are available for support.

Drinking Water Directive stakeholder workshop: Q&A available

We have published answers to the questions received before and during our Drinking Water Directive stakeholder workshop in October 2025. 

Recordings and presentations are also available on the same page.

Toy Safety Regulation

We take on new responsibilities to improve toy safety

The Toy Safety Regulation, which entered into force on 1 January 2026, gives us new responsibilities. 

We will assess chemical safety in toys, process companies’ derogation requests to use prohibited chemicals and provide scientific recommendations through our expert committees.

Through this work, we will contribute to ensuring that toys sold in the EU are safe for children.

IT tools

REACH registration data and C&L Inventory now only available in ECHA CHEM

Since 18 December 2025, the REACH registration data and the Classification and Labelling (C&L) Inventory information has only been available on ECHA CHEM.

This change is part of the gradual process of closing the old Search for chemicals pages as we are moving the collected data to ECHA CHEM.

Open positions

Regulatory Officer

We are looking for experts with interest in one of the following areas to join us in Helsinki as a Regulatory Officer:

• Water Protection Directives
• Drinking Water Directive

If you are passionate about environmental protection and chemical safety, this is your chance to make an impact at EU level. 

Have a look at the vacancy notice and apply until 21 January 2026 noon.

Reminder: Financial Assistant or SME Verification Assistant

We are also hiring experts in the field of finance:

• Financial Assistant – contributes to the Agency's budget coordination, financial services and procurement activities.
  
  
• SME Verification Assistant – performs company size verification of small and medium-sized enterprises and advice applicants during the verification process.

Apply until 19 January 2026 noon.

EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON)

Reminder: Survey on nanomaterials used as or integrated into flame retardants

We have commissioned a study on Nanomaterials used as or integrated into flame retardants as part of the EUON activities.

The study is being carried out by Innovamol Srl and aims to collect and review scientific and market information on nanomaterials used as or integrated into flame retardants in consumer and professional products.

Submit your information soon – the survey closes on 31 January 2026.

European Commission

Biocides decision on Union authorisation

The European Commission has amended the Union authorisation due to administrative changes for:

• the single biocidal product 'ClearKlens product based on IPA'.