Tag: supply chain
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Microplastics reporting deadline – 31st May 2026
The first annual reporting deadline for synthetic polymer microparticles (SPMs) is approaching on 31 May 2026. Companies affected need to prepare the report on annual releases in IUCLID format and submit it to ECHA through REACH-IT. The first deadlines are: Navigating the SPM reporting format presents a steep learning curve, with its specialised terminology, complex structure, and highly…
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Toy Safety Regulation: ECHA’s New Role in Chemical Safety Assessments
Ensuring the safety of toys sold in the EU increasingly depends on robust chemical oversight. With the entry into force of the new EU Toy Safety Regulation (TSR) on 1 January, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has assumed expanded responsibilities that will significantly shape how chemical risks in toys are assessed and managed. The Toy…
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“The EU’s Next REACH Enforcement Project: Focusing on Imported Products”
The Enforcement Forum of ECHA agreed that their next REACH enforcement project will investigate companies’ obligations for products and chemicals they import from outside the EU. The project will be done in 2023-2025. This is an important step in ensuring that REACH is enforced properly and consistently across Europe. The Enforcement Forum, which is responsible…
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Stocks of relevant products must be fully removed from supply chains on the Northern Irish market due to the latest active substance list update – will your inventory be impacted?
Last month, the European Commission announced the non-approval of 14 active substance/product type combinations. These combinations must be phased off the European market. Importantly, this also applies to the Northern Irish market. The official announcement can be found here. Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (BPR) requires all active…