![The Future Role of ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/202406_ECHA_Sharon_McGuinness-125x94.png)
The Future Role of ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency
Sharon McGuinness discusses ECHA's new roles and challenges, emphasising collaboration and the role of academic scientists in European chemicals regulation
![E-Waste On The Rise Worldwide](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024_EWaste-125x94.png)
E-Waste On The Rise Worldwide
Global e-waste monitor released by UN organizations
![European Industrial Deal](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/202402_EuropeanIndustryDeal-125x94.png)
European Industrial Deal
Antwerp Declaration—Industry Leaders' Agenda for European Competitiveness
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Easier Detection of GM Maize
CRISPR/Cas12a used in biosensor to efficiently detect genetically modified (GM) crops
![ECHA CHEM: ECHA’s New Chemicals Database](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/202402_ECHA_CHEM-125x94.png)
ECHA CHEM: ECHA’s New Chemicals Database
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) makes growing amount of data available to public in user-friendly way
![European Chemicals Regulation: New Candidate List Entries](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/202401_CandidateListe_ECHA-125x94.png)
European Chemicals Regulation: New Candidate List Entries
ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to Candidate List, bringing total to 240 entries, requiring companies to manage risk and provide safety information to customers
![Hazardous Chemicals Detected in Various Consumer Products](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/202312_REACHENFORCE_REF13-125x94.png)
Hazardous Chemicals Detected in Various Consumer Products
Excessive levels of hazardous chemicals, such as lead and phthalates, found in 18 % of tested products sold to consumers in the EU
![37 % of Assessed Biocides Violate EU Regulations](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/202311_BiocideRegulationViolations-125x94.png)
37 % of Assessed Biocides Violate EU Regulations
EU-wide enforcement reveals prohibited substances in biocidal products, particularly among disinfectants that entered the market during the COVID-19 pandemic
![Renewal of Glyphosate Approval](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/202311_EUGlyphosate-125x94.png)
Renewal of Glyphosate Approval
Ten-year extension due to lack of qualified majority of EU Member States for renewal or rejection of glyphosate approval
![Improved Transparency of Legislative Procedures for REACH Restriction Proposals](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/202309_TransparentEnforcement-125x94.png)
Improved Transparency of Legislative Procedures for REACH Restriction Proposals
ECHA's Enforcement Forum's advice on REACH restrictions now available on ECHA's website
![Horizon Europe and Copernicus: UK’s Integration with the EU](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230997_HorizonEurope_UK-125x94.png)
Horizon Europe and Copernicus: UK’s Integration with the EU
Another step forward for the EU and UK to work together in the spirit of friendly cooperation on issues of shared interest
![Making Batteries on the European Market More Sustainable](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/202308_ECHABatteriesRegulation-125x94.png)
Making Batteries on the European Market More Sustainable
New task for the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
![Cracking Down on Unsafe Online Sales: New EU Initiative](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/202306_REACHENFORCE_REF_13-125x94.png)
Cracking Down on Unsafe Online Sales: New EU Initiative
EU initiative to target non-compliance and carcinogens in mixtures and articles sold online
![Net Zero Industry Act Reads More Like a Zero Industry Act](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/202303_NetZeroAct-125x94.png)
Net Zero Industry Act Reads More Like a Zero Industry Act
Cefic's statement on the publication of the European Commission’s Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA)
![EU’s Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age (GDIP)](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/202302_Green-Deal-Industrial-Plan-125x94.png)
EU’s Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age (GDIP)
German chemical industry's perspective on the Green Deal Industrial Plan and the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
![EU Emission Reduction for New Trucks and City Buses](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/202302_ZeroEmissionTrucks-125x94.png)
EU Emission Reduction for New Trucks and City Buses
Commission proposes zero emissions target for new city buses by 2030 and 90 % emissions reduction for new trucks by 2040
![Are PFAS Banned in Europe?](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/202302_PFASsBan-125x94.png)
Are PFAS Banned in Europe?
ECHA presents proposal submitted by five EU Member States to ban the production and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
![More GE Crops in China](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/202301_GMCropChina-125x94.png)
More GE Crops in China
China approves more new genetically modified crops than before
![Necessary Investment Shifts on Europe’s Path to Net Zero Emission](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/202301_ZeroEmissionInvestment-125x94.png)
Necessary Investment Shifts on Europe’s Path to Net Zero Emission
Meta-analysis to obtain the required technology-level investment shifts for climate-relevant infrastructure until 2035