In the so-called Annex database, SAFIN provides all substances that are legally classified in accordance with the CLP Regulation. In some cases, however, it is necessary to deviate from this …

Accidents involving hazardous chemicals account for only a relatively small proportion of all accidents in Switzerland: about 6.5% of occupational accidents and only about 1.6% of non-occupational accidents. However, the …

The EU enacted restrictions on the manufacture and distribution of microplastics as early as 2023. Entry 78 in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation established a broad ban on synthetic …

For more than twenty years, the EN 166 standard served as the basis for certifying eye protection products. It was recently replaced by the modernized and internationally harmonized EN ISO …

In 2024, the EU made quite extensive changes to the CLP Regulation. To this end, it adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/2865. Over the course of about three dozen pages, various articles …

On March 2, 2026, the new Detergent Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the EU. It will completely replace the previous Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 starting in September …

One of the key challenges for specialized software and expert systems in the field of chemical safety is… data. Up-to-date and reliable substance data is an essential foundation for creating …

On May 8, 2026, the European Commission launched a public consultation on a new legislative initiative. By expanding Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation, CMR substances in children’s products are …

About three years ago, five EU member states submitted a formal proposal to ECHA for a broad restriction on PFAS. Now, ECHA’s two influential committees, the RAC and the SEAC, …

Switzerland is not a member of the European Union (EU). Consequently, key elements of EU chemicals legislation, such as the REACH Regulation and the CLP Regulation, do not apply in …

For several years now, the EU has been conducting an evaluation of ethanol as part of the review process for biocidal active substances. As part of this evaluation, an assessment …

In February, the Cantonal Laboratory of Basel-Stadt published its 2025 annual reports on product and operational inspections regarding chemicals legislation. Statistical analysis shows that a significant number of non-compliances were …

The years of wrangling between regulators, toxicologists, and lawyers over the harmonized CLP classification of titanium dioxide may have been just the beginning of a new chapter in the hazard …

Four new CLP hazard classes have been in force in the EU since 2023. For certain cases, the transition period has expired, meaning that the new classifications and labels must …

At the end of December 2025, the Swiss Federal Council launched a public consultation on six draft regulations relating to environmental protection. Political parties, cantons, business and municipal associations, and …

Article 45 and Annex VIII of the EU CLP Regulation set out extensive reporting requirements for chemical mixtures that are classified as posing health or physical hazards. The obligation to …

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently recommended four additional substances for inclusion in Annex XIV of the EU REACH Regulation. If the relevant EU bodies follow this initiative, the manufacture, …

Chemicals legislation in Switzerland is considered to be largely harmonized with EU regulations. However, the relevant laws and regulations are developed and applied autonomously. This is also the case with …

The year 2025 once again highlighted the serious consequences that can result from the improper storage of hazardous chemicals. Several explosions and fires around the world resulted in deaths and …

Based on the diverse hazards posed by chemicals and the complex regulatory framework, solutions for chemical safety are …