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[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

Did you know that ECHA has launched a new Collaborative Platform on #AlternativesToAnimalTesting?

This new platform supports EU Commision'’s roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety assessments.

Learn about the platform 🔗 https://t.co/KMopSRoig9

[Health and Safety Authority @TheHSA]

We were delighted to welcome colleagues from across Europe for the @EU_ECHA Management Board meeting yesterday and to hear Minister @Alan_Dillon deliver the closing address, highlighting the importance of continued cooperation in advancing chemicals safety and sustainability.

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

Did you know that ECHA has launched a new Collaborative Platform on #AlternativesToAnimalTesting?

This new platform supports EU Commision'’s roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety assessments.

Learn about the platform 🔗 https://t.co/KMopSRoig9

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

New EU rules for end-of-life vehicles aims to make vehicles more circular — and we'll support the work by identifying hazardous substances in🚗, reviewing exemptions to existing prohibitions and preparing restriction proposals.

What should industry know? https://t.co/y0WopNcHJf

[Roberta Metsola @EP_President]

A stronger European Chemicals Agency means stronger protection for people.

Last night’s agreement to strengthen the agency’s governance and funding is an important step towards safer products and better safeguards against harmful chemicals across Europe.

Thank you @EP_Environment Chair @PierMaran, Rapporteur @clergeau, and all @Europarl_EN team for this deal with @EUCouncil and @CY2026EU.

[EU Council Press @EUCouncilPress]

The @EUCouncil, represented by @CY2026EU, and @Europarl_EN agreed to strengthen @EU_ECHA, improving its governance & funding.
This means a more robust framework for managing chemical risks & protecting our health & environment. 🧪

Read more👇
https://t.co/yAbc9Ap4hD

[ENVI Committee Press @EP_Environment]

🧪 European Chemicals Agency regulation

@EP_Environment negotiating team led by @clergeau & @PierMaran makes deal Monday night with @CY2026EU to provide @EU_ECHA with the resources and structural adaptations needed to deliver on its growing mandate.

[Embajada de España en Finlandia @EmbEspFinlandia]

Ayer me reuní con la Directora Ejecutiva y funcionarios españoles de @EU_ECHA. Enhorabuena por su labor en defensa de la salud y el medio ambiente, la competitividad y la innovación en la industria química y el control de las propiedades peligrosas de las sustancias químicas.

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

News on ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee PFAS restriction proposal can be found here - https://t.co/oGgKRZV5hU

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

After recently adopted RAC opinion, the ECHA’s Committee for Socio Economic Analysis (SEAC) has now agreed on its draft opinion on the universal restriction proposal on all #PFAS.

Read the news 🔗 https://t.co/PQTUlrRl6u
What happens next?🔽Watch our interactive timeline

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

You can follow ECHA also in BlueSky. We look forward to connecting with you, engaging in meaningful conversations, and sharing updates on this platform.

Follow us! https://t.co/LznktT4lgF

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

📢 BREAKING NEWS!

We're also on Bluesky together with @EUClimateAction! 🦋

Follow us for timely updates on the latest climate and environmental policy developments, and ad-hoc insights into the EU’s work on climate action and environmental protection 👉 https://t.co/i0hZGRfi9J

[EU EnvironmentAgency @EUEnvironment]

From climate change to antimicrobial resistance, Europe is facing increasingly complex and frequent threats to health and wellbeing.

[EU EnvironmentAgency @EUEnvironment]

@ECDC_EU, @EU_ECHA, @EUEnvironment, @EFSA_EU and @EMA_News are working together to ensure that scientific advice and publications by EU agencies are increasingly integrated and aligned with the One Health approach.

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

The ECHA’s Biocides Committee (BPC) concluded that #ethanol may be approved for use in hand and general disinfectants. The Committee did not take a position on whether it should be considered a carcinogenic or reprotoxic substance. Read the news - https://t.co/Bimh4CJGpu

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

A recent EU-wide enforcement pilot project on poison centre notifications found:
▶️ 19% of the inspected hazardous mixtures were not reported to poison centres
▶️ In 15% of the inspected mixtures, the required UFI code was missing

Read the report 🔗https://t.co/geJcN5R3kh

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

We've added two chemicals to the Candidate List due to their harmful effects on human health:
▶️n-hexane
▶️4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and salts
The list now includes 253 chemicals that can harm people or the environment.🔗https://t.co/1w9FKHLsfE

[ENVI Committee Press @EP_Environment]

🗓️Wed 28/01, 16.30 CET - debates

🧪@EU_ECHA regulation - draft report
🐋Whale & dolphin hunting on the Faroe Islands

🎥Watch live: https://t.co/jAHuddJAGP

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

New rules to streamline EU chemical assessments enter into force 🧪 💚 🌍

The ‘one substance, one assessment’ #OSOA laws will
✅make chemical assessments more efficient
✅help identify risks earlier & allow faster action

With a new common data platform: https://t.co/MIDuVww9nK

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

@plouisr Dear Peter, thank you for your question. We can indeed help you to reach Jochen, would you kindly send us an email to social-media [@] https://t.co/JNGcMfFUxO ? With kind regards, ECHA communications

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

Jochen Matthes #EU_ECHA speaks about the review programme #BiocidesDay http://t.co/YprTfkjlY6