On June 5, 2026, at the RAC-77 meeting, trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and its inorganic salts are classified as PMT/vPvM substances.

On June 3, 2026, ECHA released a briefing on the SEAC consultation for the PFAS restriction proposal, receiving 3,511 comments within a 60-day period.

ECHA launched the new Chesar Platform, integrating the Chesar and EUSES tools to provide a unified environment for chemical risk assessment and reporting.

In June 2026, ECHA released the operation report on REACH and CLP regulations, summarizing the five-year effectiveness of EU chemicals legislation.

On June 2, 2026, the EU published Regulation (EU) 2026/1168 amending REACH microplastic restrictions.

ECHA has released its sixth REACH report, reviewing the status of animal testing alternatives for chemicals.

The European Commission plans to formally adopt the amended regulation in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The draft is currently open for comments from WTO members, with the deadline for public comments set for July 7, 2026.

On April 27, 2026, the European Union officially announced the shelving of its nearly six-year-long comprehensive revision plan for the REACH Regulation.

With the first reporting deadline (31 May 2026) fast approaching, enterprises should promptly begin data collection and filing preparations.