ECHA CHEM now includes regulatory data on chemicals
With its third expansion, ECHA CHEM now provides overviews of authorities’ regulatory activities and their outcomes across multiple EU chemicals laws. This helps stakeholders engage in consultations in time and plan compliance with better predictability.
Peter van der Zandt: “Transparency and predictability are cornerstones of EU chemicals regulation. We now offer this information consistently and in a more user-friendly format.”
What’s new in this release?
REACH
Restrictions list & restriction process
Authorisation List (Annex XIV) & recommendations
SVHC (Candidate List)
Dossier & substance evaluation
CLP
Annex VI — EU harmonised classification & labelling (CLH)
CLH process
POPs
Lists of substances subject to the POPs Regulation
Substances proposed as POPs
Drinking Water Directive (DWD)
European Positive Lists (EUPL)
Except for the new DWD EUPL, these lists will also remain under Search for chemicals for now. As ECHA CHEM grows, the old pages will be gradually decommissioned.
Why it matters
Single hub for processes and outcomes (restriction, authorisation, CLH, etc.).
Better foresight for upcoming regulatory risks and consultation timelines.
Simpler compliance across supply chains.
Who should care?
Manufacturers, importers, formulators, distributors/retailers, and public authorities.
Immediate actions for companies
Map substances (CAS/EC) against ECHA CHEM entries.
Track SVHC/CLH proposals and updates.
Build a substitution/alternatives plan for high-risk substances.
Ensure supplier communication and up-to-date SDS.
Archive regulatory notes and consultation documents.
Access & transition
All data is available on ECHA CHEM; Search for chemicals will be phased out over time.