Latest chemicals news for Northern Ireland - 03 June 2026
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Latest chemicals news for Northern Ireland - updated 04 June 2026.
01 July REACH update
Testing Proposals
ECHA have launched five new consultations on testing proposals.
Have your say until 10 August 2026.
01 July CLP update
Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposals for:
- paclobutrazol (ISO); (2RS,3RS)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)pentan-3-ol (EC -, CAS 76738-62-0)
- chlorantraniliprole (ISO); 3-bromo-N-[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-(methylcarbamoyl)phenyl]-1-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide; 3-bromo-4′-chloro-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridyl)-2′-methyl-6′-(methylcarbamoyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxanilide (EC -, CAS 500008-45-7)
- 2-ethylhexyl 10-ethyl-4,4-dimethyl-7-oxo-8-oxa-3,5-dithia-4-stannatetradecanoate (EC 260-829-0, CAS 57583-35-4)
- pendimethalin (ISO); N-(1-ethylpropyl)-2,6-dinitro-3,4-xylidine (EC 254-938-2, CAS 40487-42-1)
- 1,3-dimethylimidazolidin-2-one (EC 201-304-8, CAS 80-73-9)
- benzyl benzoate (EC 204-402-9, CAS 120-51-4)
Have your say until 28 August 2026.
10 June 2026 CLP update
Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling
We are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposal for:
- fluopyram (ISO); N-{2-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]ethyl}-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide (EC -, CAS 658066-35-4).
Have your say until 7 August 2026.
17 June 2026 REACH update
SEAC draft opinion consultations
ECHA invite stakeholders to provide comments and information on the draft opinions of their Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) on the proposed restrictions of:
- Octocrilene (EC 228-250-8, CAS 6197-30-4), prepared by France.
- certain chromium(VI) oxides, oxyacids and salts, prepared by ECHA by request of the European Commission. For more information, join our webinar on 30 June 2026.
Have your say until 17 August 2026.
17 June CLP update
SME webinar: Steps for notifying to poison centres
Do you place hazardous mixtures on the EU market? Join ECHA`s webinar on 23 September 2026 at 11:00-13:00 Helsinki time to learn how to meet poison centre notification requirements under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.
ECHA`s experts will guide you through key steps, including what to notify, how to prepare your submission using IUCLID, and how to submit your notification through the ECHA Submission Portal.
This session is ideal for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and all actors in the supply chain looking to strengthen their compliance.
03 June 2026 REACH update
Testing proposals
ECHA have launched 16 new consultations on testing proposals.
Have your say by 13 July 2026.
03 June 2026 CLP update
Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposal for:
- (RS)-3-allyl-2-methyl-4oxocyclopent-2-en-1-yl (1R,3R)-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2methylprop-1-en-1yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate [(R,1R-trans):(S,1R-trans), mo lar ratio 1:3]; esbiothrin (EC -, CAS 260359-57-7).
Have your say until 31 July 2026.
20 May CLP update
Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposals for:
- Reaction mass of (3S,3aR,4S,4aR,7R,9aR,9bR,12S)-12-hydroxy-3-methyl-6 methylene-2-oxoperhydro-4a,7-methano-3,9b-propanoazuleno[1,2-b]furan-4- carboxylic acid and (3S,3aR,4S,4aR,7R,9aR,9bR,12S)-12-hydroxy-3-methyl-6- methylene-2-oxoperhydro-4a,7-methano-9b,3-propenoazuleno[1,2-b]furan-4- carboxylic acid; [gibberellins GA4A7] [1] gibbane-1,10-dicarboxylic acid, 2,4a-dihydroxy-1-methyl-8-methylene-, 1,4a-lactone, (1α,2β,4aα,4bβ,10β)-; (3S,3aR,4S,4aR,7R,9aR,9bR,12S)-12-hydroxy-3-methyl-6-methylene-2-oxoperhydro-4a,7-methano-3,9b-propanoazuleno[1,2-b]furan-4-carboxylic acid; [gibberellin GA4] [2] (EC - [1]; 207-406-9 [2], CAS 8030-53-3 [1]; 468-44-0 [2])
- Hydrolysed chitosan, hydrochloride (DP = 25-55; average acetylation degree 0-20%); [OptiCHOS] (EC -, CAS -).
Have your say until 17 July 2026.
13 May CLP update
Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposals for:
- cobalt oxide (EC 215-154-6, CAS 1307-96-6)
- cobalt bis(2-ethylhexanoate) (EC 205-250-6, CAS 136-52-7)
- cobalt dihydroxide [1] cobalt(2+) propionate [2] cobalt(II) 4-oxopent-2-en-2-olate [3] (EC 244-166-4 [1] 216-333-1 [2] 237-855-6 [3], CAS 21041-93-0 [1] 1560-69-6 [2] 14024-48-7 [3]).
Have your say by 10 July 2026.
13 May REACH update
Consultations on applications for authorisation
ECHA have launched consultations on one review report covering two uses in total:
- 4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated (EC -): Use of Nonylphenolethoxylates in the formulation and filling of one in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assay, HIV combi PT.
- 4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated (EC -): Use of Nonylphenolethoxylates in one in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assay, HIV combi PT.
More information about the uses applied for is available online.
Have your say through ECHA`s webform until 8 July 2026.
6 May REACH update
Have your say in our consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA have recently published two consultations looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposals for:
- variable domain of camelid heavy-chain antibody (VHH protein, C577H905N169O177S4), against lipid cell membrane of fungi, obtained by fermentation in Komagataella phaffii (Phaffomycetaceae); [ASFBIOF01-02] (EC -, CAS -)
- 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane; metaldehyde (EC 203-600-2, CAS 108-62-3).
Have your say until 3 July 2026.
Find our other open consultations and calls for evidence on ECHA`s website:
27 April 2026 REACH update
Call for evidence: 1,4-dioxane in the PET lifecycle
Germany has launched a further call for evidence to assess the necessity of a REACH restriction proposal on different processes suspected to cause emissions of 1,4-dioxane into the environment. This call for evidence covers emissions of 1,4-dioxane from the poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) lifecycle.
Submit your information on emissions from the production, processing, and recycling of PET, available measures for emission reduction and economic impacts of a potential restriction on the PET lifecycle in English or German.
Have your say by 27 July 2026.
For any clarifications, contact: chemg(at)baua.bund.de
11 February 2026 REACH update
Validity of 88 existing REACH authorisations to use chromium (VI) substances extended
The European Commission extended the deadline so that companies already authorised to use chromium (VI) substances do not have to prepare and submit review reports when a Commission decision is not expected before a new REACH restriction on these substances enters into force.
ECHA’s scientific committees are currently preparing their opinions on the Cr(VI) restriction. Their final opinion is expected by the end of 2026.
The Commission Regulation on the restriction, which will replace the current REACH authorisation for these substances, is expected by the end of 2028.
For more information please see the following link:
14 May 2025 - REACH update
New guideline for measuring formaldehyde releases and concentrations
The European Commissions Agency (ECHA) have published a guideline which explains how to measure formaldehyde releases from articles and its concentrations inside vehicles, following the requirements set out in Appendix 14 of the EU-wide restriction of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers. The restriction starts applying in August 2026.
The guideline was prepared at the request of the European Commission.
For more information please see the following link: