The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has released its annual evaluation statistics, providing a comprehensive update on REACH dossier compliance and regulatory actions taken in 2024. The report highlights the progress made in assessing chemical safety and underscores the need for businesses to ensure accurate and complete chemical registrations.

Key Insights from ECHA’s Evaluation Progress

Since 2009, ECHA has evaluated 15,500 REACH registrations, representing 23% of all submitted dossiers and covering 3,200 substances. These evaluations are critical in ensuring that companies provide reliable hazard data to support chemical safety in the European Union.

Evaluation Progress in 2024:

• 313 compliance checks conducted, covering nearly 2,000 registrations and 272 individual substances.
• 208 decisions sent to companies, requesting additional data on the long-term effects of chemicals on human health and the environment.
• 161 testing proposals examined, leading to 92 decisions to ensure safe use of substances.
• 241 substances reassessed for compliance with REACH requirements. Of these, 70% met the necessary standards, while 30% were referred for enforcement actions.
• 3 substance evaluation decisions adopted by EU Member States, requiring further safety data on chemicals of concern.

Why Companies Need to Act

ECHA’s compliance checks help keep chemical safety data up to date, reducing risks for both human health and the environment. However, the report also highlights the data gaps found in many dossiers, reinforcing the importance of accurate and complete REACH registrations.

With regulatory scrutiny increasing, companies must:

• Ensure their REACH registration dossiers are accurate and up to date.
• Provide robust safety data to avoid enforcement actions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and adapt their compliance strategies accordingly.

Conclusion

ECHA’s latest evaluation report highlights the need for businesses to proactively manage their regulatory compliance. Lisam offers a range of compliance solutions to help companies stay ahead of evolving regulations, reduce risks, and ensure the safety of their chemical products.

Sources:

• ECHA Updates Annual Evaluation Statistics
• ECHA – Progress in evaluation