ECHA launches a new chemicals database

ECHA launches a new chemicals database Image: PxHere ECHA launches a new chemicals database – ECHA CHEM is a new Agency solution for publishing information on chemicals. The first publication, which is currently available, contains information from all REACH...

ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the candidate list

ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the candidate list Image: Flickr ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the candidate list – The Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern now contains 240 entries for chemicals that may be harmful to humans or the...

European rivers heavily polluted with PFAS

European rivers heavily polluted with PFAS Image: Flickr European rivers heavily polluted with PFAS – Is watering vegetables with butt water safe? The question is not as bizarre as it seems, as the Po has been found to be more contaminated with PFAS than the...

Chemical suppliers: Be vigilant against ECHA assessments!

Chemical suppliers: Be vigilant against ECHA assessments! Image: PxHere Chemical suppliers: Be vigilant against ECHA assessments! – A joint recommendation letter is issued for members of the chemical industry on the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA)...

US and EU authorities investigate PVC

US and EU authorities investigate PVC Image: Flickr US and EU authorities investigate PVC – The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) publishes research findings on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, additives and microparticles. The ECHA believes that the risks of PVC...