The EU recommends reviewing how to assess whether chemical products are safe and sustainable by design
10 Mar 2026Effective: 06 Mar 202691 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers, importers and industrial users of chemical substances and materials in the EU
Summary
The European Commission recommends updating the chemical substance assessment system to ensure they are safe and sustainable from the point of manufacture. This affects companies that use or produce materials and chemicals.
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Recommendation 2026/510 calls for a review of the European framework for assessing chemical substances and materials under the 'safe and sustainable by design' (SSbD) principle. Although non-binding, it sets the regulatory roadmap the EU will follow on sustainable chemistry. Companies that manufacture, import or use ch…
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