In this episode of the Safer Chemicals Podcast, host Adam Elwan is joined by Roberto Scazzola, Chair of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC), and Maria Ottati, Chair of the Socio-economic Analysis Committee (SEAC), to unpack the latest developments from the June committee meetings.

We talk about:

• The evolving PFAS restriction proposal, with a focus on medical devices, lubricants, and the electronics and semiconductor sectors

• SEAC’s conclusions on the transport sector and the socio-economic analysis of PFAS uses

• The new restriction proposal on Chromium VI substances and what the conformity check entails

• A deep look at occupational exposure limits (OELs), including the latest recommendation for bisphenol A (BPA) and how these limits protect workers across the EU

The episode also touches on the challenges of group restrictions, the importance of stakeholder input, and how lessons learnt in Europe may shape global chemical safety standards.

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June RAC and SEAC meeting highlights - ECHA news, 18 June 2025

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ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee met on 12-16 May 2025.

In this episode, the committee chair Joost van Galen joins host Päivi Jokiniemi to discuss the key outcomes from the meeting. Topics covered include Union authorisations and data gaps, harmonised list of environment endpoints for pyrethroid metabolites, and the renewal applications for anticoagulant rodenticides and the related analysis of alternatives.

The Committee’s task is to prepare scientific opinions for the European Commission on biocidal active substances and on EU-wide authorisations of biocidal products.

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• ECHA’s Biocides Committee backs approval of anticoagulant rodenticides (News, 21 May 2025)

• Agenda of the May 2025 BPC meeting (PDF)

• Summary of product characteristics (SPC) quality checklist (PDF)

• Guiding principles on handling information provided by the applicant during Union authorisation process (PDF)

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In this episode, we dive into the highlights of ECHA's Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis committees' meetings.

First, we explore the ongoing discussions on restricting PFAs, including new sectors like transport and energy. We discuss the challenges of assessing complex sectors, stakeholder engagement, and addressing information gaps on alternatives.

Next, we give an overview of the harmonised classification and labelling proposals for silver nitrate and silicon dioxide, detailing their uses and the committees' conclusions.

Finally, we update you on the Risk Assessment Committee's preparations for the Drinking Water Directive, discussing the development of positive lists and the process for ensuring the safe use of materials in contact with drinking water.

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