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Nov 194 min read

Understanding the New EU Regulation on General Product Safety: Key Implications for Chemical Manufacturers

The adoption of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on May 10, 2023, marks a significant update to the EU's general product safety framework,...

Oct 254 min read

UFI Code Compliance: Are You Ready for 2025 Deadline?

If your company sells hazardous chemicals, there’s a crucial deadline on the horizon that you can’t ignore - end of UFI code transition

Aug 225 min read

Do I need a chemicals consultant in Slovenia?

Need a chemicals consultant in Slovenia? Ensure compliance with strict legislation on hazardous chemicals. Get expert help from our team!

Jul 254 min read

Is REACH Registration a One-Time Cost?

Is REACH registration a one-time cost? The simple answer is no. REACH registration is an ongoing commitment...

Jun 192 min read

Inspectors will check UFI codes, classification and labelling of mixtures in products

ECHA announced a new EU-wide initiative aimed at checking the compliance of hazardous mixtures, UFI codes, in consumer product.

Jun 123 min read

Is it mandatory to include the UFI code on the label?

If the mixture is intended for use exclusively at industrial sites, the UFI code can be indicated in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Check...

May 162 min read

How to generate UFI code?

The generation of the UFI code is the first and shortest step, while then it is absolutely necessary to submit also the PC notification.

Apr 72 min read

We produce a hazardous mixture in the EU, but only sell it to non-EU countries. Do we need UFI code?

A company that formulates a mixture exclusively for export, and does not place it on the EU market, does not need UFI code. Check more info.

Feb 211 min read

Is it necessary to state the UFI code when selling chemicals online?

It is not necessary to state the UFI code in the online store. But of course, you must indicate the UFI code on the product itself.

Jan 172 min read

Published 21st Amendment to the CLP Regulation

The 21st ATP to the CLP Regulation has been published, adding and updating the harmonized entries of substances. Check out the novelties.

Jan 113 min read

I have generated a UFI code, is that enough?

Unfortunately only generating a UFI code is not enough, as notification to poisoning centers (PCN submission) must also be arranged. Check

Dec 7, 20233 min read

How can an outside-EU supplier submit UFI code in ECHA Portal?

UFI code duties applies only to EU based companies. Therefore, non-EU suppliers cannot submit PCN directly. Check more info here.

Oct 31, 20232 min read

UFI codes / Poison Centre Notifications: ensuring compliance for industrial use mixtures

Join ECHA for a webinar that will equip notifiers of industrial use only mixtures with essential UFI codes requirements knowledge.

Sep 30, 20233 min read

UFI code compliance date for industrial use approaching

The UFI code transition period for chemicals that are only in industrial use is coming to an end. Check the second PCN compliance date.

Sep 4, 20232 min read

PIC Regulation: added 35 chemicals

EU exporters are now required to notify their intentions to export 35 additional chemicals following an amendment to the EU’s PIC Regulation

Aug 16, 20232 min read

Ethanol - approval of the active substance (biocidal products)

According to current data from ECHA, ethanol (CAS: 64-17-5) could soon become an approved active substance for use in biocidal products....

Jul 21, 20233 min read

New EU REACH Registration technical completeness checks

ECHA introduced new EU REACH registration Technical Completeness Checks for dossiers being submitted via REACH-IT. Check them in our blog.

Jun 19, 20233 min read

Entries added to EU REACH SVHC list

ECHA has added two hazardous chemicals to the EU REACH Candidate List of very high concern. Check your SVHC obligations in our blog!

Apr 14, 20234 min read

UFI code and PC notification price

Do you know that certain countries have additional fees for the approval of PC notification when obtaining a UFI code? Which? Check here.

Mar 5, 20232 min read

Safety Data Sheet language requirements

Can we send a safety data sheet in English to customers across Europe? Check the answer in the blog.