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New approach methods for adult and developmental neurotoxicity

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 8h

We ❤️ science. We regularly host seminars exploring scientific topics linked to our regulatory work. Our latest seminar dives into New Approach Methods for adult and developmental neurotoxicity.
📺 Watch the recording on YouTube https://fcld.ly/scienceseminarnamsyt

#ECHAscience #ChemicalSafetyEU 🧪

This ECHA science seminar features Prof. Dr. Ellen Fritsche (Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology, Basel), Dr. Jonathan Blum (Swiss Centre for Applied H...

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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 5d

Great news for your health and the planet! 🌍 The EU 🇪🇺 has adopted a law to restrict all #PFAS in firefighting foams.

This restriction, developed by ECHA, is another important step towards reducing PFAS pollution across Europe.

More information at fcld.ly/fffcomission25

#ChemicalSafetyEU

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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 5d

Hi @ydnew.bsky.social would it be possible to add our account to the science feed? Our website is here: www.echa.europa.eu and in our channels we sometime post about regulatory science, science seminars, etc. Thank you! Irene

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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 5d

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 5d

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ECHA organises consultations to get feedback from all interested parties and to gather the widest possible range of scientific information for the regulatory processes

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 5d

Great news for your health and the planet! 🌍 The EU 🇪🇺 has adopted a law to restrict all #PFAS in firefighting foams.

This restriction, developed by ECHA, is another important step towards reducing PFAS pollution across Europe.

More information at fcld.ly/fffcomission25

#ChemicalSafetyEU

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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 6d

Today, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Sharon McGuinness, Executive Director of @echa.europa.eu, to the EEA 🌍🤝

Among other things, she highlighted the importance of #OneHealth, a vital area where EU agencies join forces to connect environmental, human and animal health.

Thank you, Sharon!

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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 6d

🎧️Listen to our #SaferChemicalsPodcast with the chairs of our Committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis to learn about the progress made in evaluating the proposed #EU_REACH restriction on #PFAS..

🔗https://fcld.ly/committeepodsept25bs

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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 14d

🔎 Did you know that we host science seminars on a regular basis both in-person and online? Visit https://echa.europa.eu/science and bookmark the page in your browser. Or stay in the loop about upcoming scientific events through our LinkedIn and BlueSky channels.
#ECHAscience

ECHA Science - ECHA

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 7d

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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 12d

All consultants working for ECHA must formally declare any potential professional conflicting interest and commit to working independently from industry or other interests to ensure integrity in their work. This is a condition for signing a contract with ECHA.

Annual lists of awarded contracts - ECHA

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 12d

All consultants working for ECHA must formally declare any potential professional conflicting interest and commit to working independently from industry or other interests to ensure integrity in their work. This is a condition for signing a contract with ECHA.

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 13d

2/2 ECHA publishes info about the consultants used, the amounts spent in their contracts and the overall scope of their work on the List of Awarded Contracts on ECHA’s procurement web pages: echa.europa.eu/annual-lists...

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 13d

1/2 We take allegations on our independence and impartiality seriously. We're committed to safeguarding scientific independence & public trust in our work. Our use of consultants is subject to strict guidelines and transparency rules. All consultants must declare any potential conflicts of interest.

Annual lists of awarded contracts - ECHA

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 13d

2/2 ECHA publishes info about the consultants used, the amounts spent in their contracts and the overall scope of their work on the List of Awarded Contracts on ECHA’s procurement web pages: echa.europa.eu/annual-lists...

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 13d

1/2 We take allegations on our independence and impartiality seriously. We're committed to safeguarding scientific independence & public trust in our work. Our use of consultants is subject to strict guidelines and transparency rules. All consultants must declare any potential conflicts of interest.

ECHA organises consultations to get feedback from all interested parties and to gather the widest possible range of scientific information for the regulatory processes

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 13d

#ChemicalSafetyEU - Our committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis progressed their evaluations of the proposed restriction on #PFAS in their September meetings.

Read our news for the details and to learn about other topics discussed🔗 fcld.ly/racseacsept25bs

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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 14d

🔎 Did you know that we host science seminars on a regular basis both in-person and online? Visit https://echa.europa.eu/science and bookmark the page in your browser. Or stay in the loop about upcoming scientific events through our LinkedIn and BlueSky channels.
#ECHAscience

ECHA Science - ECHA

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 16d

✴️ #Traineeship call ✴️ Just graduated and ready to level up your career? Start your journey with us 👉 fcld.ly/calltrainees...

We’ve got 22 paid traineeship positions in:
📊 Data & chemistry
🧪 Hazard assessment
⚖️ Legal
🗂️ HR & finance
🗣️ Comms & more!

Apply by 17 October 2025.

Call for Evidence for Substances in packaging and packaging waste - ECHA

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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 21d

📣We have launched a 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞, and available recycling technologies related to packaging.

Have your say by 28 October 2025 🔗 https://fcld.ly/callforevidencepackaging

ECHA organises consultations to get feedback from all interested parties and to gather the widest possible range of scientific information for the regulatory processes

Call for Evidence for Substances in packaging and packaging waste - ECHA

ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 21d

Last chance to explore #ECHAscience at #Eurotox25 before heading home - visit our scientific posters on alternatives to animal testing, new approach methodologies (NAMs), CLP criteria on endocrine disruptors, and dose modeling in occupational exposure limits.

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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 22d

Big news for #ECHA_CHEM users🚀 The first set of regulatory processes and obligations lists within #EU_REACH, #EU_CLP, POP and Drinking Water Directive is now integrated in our chemicals database.

🔽Watch the video and learn from the team the main enhancements🔽

Visit ECHA Chem - chem.echa.europa.eu

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ECHA - European Chemicals Agency @echa.europa.eu · 21d

📣We have launched a 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞, and available recycling technologies related to packaging.

Have your say by 28 October 2025 🔗 https://fcld.ly/callforevidencepackaging

ECHA organises consultations to get feedback from all interested parties and to gather the widest possible range of scientific information for the regulatory processes