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: November 2025[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our November 2025 edition contains articles as introduced below: Introduction Two of the news items have been kindly submitted by CHCS volunteers. The first of these ‘IATA Releases Significant Changes for the 67th Edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations’ was provided by Caroline Raine, Chair of the Membership Services Committee and Council Member. UK REACH Authorisation List – First consultation from the HSE The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a draft recommendation for the inclusion of three substances in Annex 14 of UK REACH (the Authorisation List). UK REACH on the registration, evaluation, authorisation (and restriction) of chemicals applies in Great Britain (GB). Northern Ireland continues to be regulated under the European Union REACH regulation, under the terms of the Windsor Framework.Joint statement on the future of ethanol-based biocidal products in the European Union A joint statement has been signed by a coalition of companies, imploring the relevant national authorities in European Union (EU) Member States and the European Commission, to take decisive action to prevent a CMR classification for ethanol. Increased REACH registration fees and company size validation for SMEs The European Commission has adopted a revised REACH Fees Regulation, resulting in an increase in Standard fees and charges for large companies of 19.5%. The increase is based on the average annual inflation rates for 2021, 2022 and 2023, as published by Eurostat. Candidate List Substances of Very High Concern Updated The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) has been updated to include 1,1'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis[pentabromobenzene] (DBDPE), which was concluded at the Member State Committee meeting in October, and added to the Candidate List on the 05 November 2025. PFAS restriction proposal – ECHA webinar The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently held a webinar to help Industry prepare for the upcoming second public consultation on the Universal PFAS restriction proposal, under the European Union (EU) REACH regulation - on the registration, evaluation, authorisation (and restriction) of chemicals. The restriction proposal is termed ‘Universal’ to distinguish between the PFAS restriction covering use in fire-fighting foams. CHCS has been following developments and published news items in the September and October Newsletters. EU Chemical Industry Action Plan and Critical Chemicals Alliance The European Chemicals Industry Action Plan was adopted by the European Commission in July of this year. The European Union (EU) chemicals industry is the fourth largest manufacturing industry, contributing to greater than 96% of manufactured goods. 2025 Overview Report: Simplifying, implementing & enforcing EU rules The European Commission has published a report of the 2025 Work Programme, which highlights the much talked about focus on simplification. According to the Commission, targets have been set to reduce the administrative burden for all companies by at least 25%, and by 35% for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by the end of the mandate of this Commission. European Commission 2026 Work Programme The recently published European Commission 2026 Programme sets out policy and legislative initiatives and goals for the coming year. The focus on simplification is set to continue, building on the chemicals omnibus and other simplification proposals, that are reported to result in more than 8.6 billion euros in annual savings for European businesses. IATA Releases Significant Changes for the 67th Edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has now published the list of significant changes and amendments for the forthcoming 67th Edition of its “Dangerous Goods Regulations” (DGR), which become mandatory as of 1 January 2026. Update on the Commission’s Proposal as regards Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products Following publication of the Draghi report ‘The future of European Competitiveness’ , in January 2025, the Commission presented the competitiveness compass , a roadmap to boost economic growth in Europe. To strengthen its long term competitiveness, a simpler regulatory framework, in which the EU simplifies certain rules and laws, cutting red tape for business was deemed necessary. Since February 2025, the Commission has presented six Simplification proposals, also referred to as omnibuses, including “Omnibus VI” on chemical products. The proposals are presented to the Council and Parliament for adoption. The co-legislators discuss and negotiate the proposed measures before the new rules are adopted and become EU law. CHCS Webinars & EventsAn update on upcoming CHCS events. Training Courses & WorkshopsRegistration is now open for our training courses for Autumn/Winter 2025 and Spring 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 NewsPostponement of the UN GHS SCE meeting |
