On January 9, 2026, the European Commission released a draft proposal to technically update Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation. This aims to align with the new hazard classifications added under the CLP Regulation in 2024 and 2025. The core amendments involve expanding the list of restricted Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Toxic for Reproduction (CMR) substances.

The most significant revision plan for the EU's REACH regulation in nearly two decades (commonly known as REACH 2.0) has been postponed again.

On December 17, 2025, ECHA announced the addition of 19 new substance testing proposals and invited public comments by February 2.

On December 19, 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/2573. The primary content is an update to the testing methods under the Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), aimed at adapting to technological advancements.

To support the future implementation of the ESPR, this report outlines methods for defining and tracking Substances of Concern (SoC) in products and throughout their lifecycle.

The first report must be submitted by May 31, 2026, and must contain estimated emission data for the year 2025.

On November 18, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its 12th recommendation for authorization, proposing for the first time to include four Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), including melamine, into the REACH Authorisation List. If adopted by the European Commission, companies will need to submit applications and pass reviews to continue using these substances in the future.

On October 15, 2025, the European Commission formally adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2067, adjusting the registration fee standards under the EU REACH.

On October 9, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the Member State Committee (MSC) unanimously agreed during its October meeting to classify 1,1’-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (Decabromodiphenyl Ethane, DBDPE) as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). ECHA plans to officially publish the notice in November 2025, adding it to the SVHC Candidate List. This move will further advance the phase-out of brominated flame retardants.

Voting results of the "Draft Amendment to REACH Regulation Administrative Fees": 26 votes in favor, 1 abstention, and 0 votes against.