European Union · REACH
Restriction proposal advances for a group of substances under REACH Annex XVII
Published28 Aug 2026
EffectivePending final act
Compliance deadlineTransition period expected (typ. 18–24 months)
What changed
A grouped restriction dossier has moved to the opinion-forming stage. Manufacturers, importers and downstream users should map affected uses and assess reformulation timelines now.
Who is affected
- Formulators
- Importers
- Downstream users
Recommended actions
- Confirm whether in-scope substances or products are affected across your markets.
- Assess your timeline against the compliance deadline shown above.
- Plan the classification, Safety Data Sheet, dossier or data updates the change requires.
- Document the assessment and its basis so the decision is traceable.
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Who is affected
- Formulators
- Importers
- Downstream users
How CHEMREG can help
Sources
- Add the primary regulatory source before publication
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