CHCS NewslettersCHCS publishes Newsletters for its members. The Newsletters contain a variety of articles, often providing important insights into changes in regulation and legislation. Our Newsletters are available free-of-charge to CHCS members, who can access the full list of Newsletters by visiting: CHCS Newsletters. (Non-members can Join CHCS, then access the Newsletters). Latest CHCS Newsletter: June 2026[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our June 2026 edition contains articles as introduced below: EU Digital Product Passport Registry On 21 May, the European Union notified a Commission Implementing Regulation establishing the operational framework for the planned Digital Product Passport (DPP) Registry, to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Technical Barriers to Trade Committee. UK Government and European Union agree new Sanitary Phytosanitary Agreement On 19 May 2025, the United Kingdom (UK) Government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement. European Chemicals Agency publishes Sixth report on the use of alternatives to testing on animals Every three years, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) prepares a report to the European Commission on the implementation and use of non-animal test methods, and testing strategies, to generate information on intrinsic substance properties and for risk assessment. It is published in accordance with obligations under Article 117(3) of the REACH Regulation, EC No 1907/2006 on the registration, evaluation, authorisation (and restriction) of chemicals.ECHA identifies new research areas to strengthen chemicals safety The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reports identifying new research areas where further regulatory scientific research is required for the protection of human health and the environment, and to strengthen chemicals safety. ECHA publishes report of June Risk Assessment Committee Meeting The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) report of the June Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) meeting has recently been published. The meeting covers harmonised classification and labelling proposals (CLH) in accordance with Regulation EC No 1272/2008, on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP), and processes under REACH, on the registration, evaluation, authorisation (and restriction) of chemicals (EC No 1907/2006). Training Courses & WorkshopsRegistration is now open for our training courses for Spring/Summer 2026. This article lists all currently available courses. News From Our PartnersNews from the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP) and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication, based in the USA. Want to find out more? | CHCS NewsCHCS Webinar - ECHA Chem: Examining the data on the ECHA website to help with hazard and risk assessment of chemicals |
