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The EU Candidate List has expanded again – and this time, n-hexane is in focus. In the same update, ECHA also added 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromet­hyl)ethylidene]dip­henol and its salts (commonly referred to as Bisphenol AF) due to toxic effects on reproduction. Companies handling either substance should assess their compliance obligations without delay.

Why is 2026 the year to get ready? SME status under REACH has always mattered — mainly because it determines how much companies pay in ECHA fees. But following recent regulatory changes and upcoming procedural shifts, SME verification is moving from a declaration to a structured, mandatory process.

Multiple speakers from across the regulatory network confirmed. Join Neil Hollis, Steven Van de Broeck, Fatemeh Ahmadnian, Neil Finley, and others on board!

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The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine published a unified notification form for the classification and hazards of chemical substances. This document, developed in line with the Technical Regulation on classification, labelling, and packaging of chemical products, aims to standardise the submissions of hazard information by Ukrainian manufacturers and importers.