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Chemicals are essential for life itself and for the many products that we all take for granted. Yet they can also affect our health and the environment on a daily basis. We touch them, feel them, and breathe them - both at work and at home. They are also very important for Europe, providing jobs and income for millions of European citizens. It is important that we know about the effects of chemica
ls and how to use them safely. The European Union is actually leading the world on chemical safety and ECHA is responsible for implementing the laws. We also improve the safe use of chemicals, provide information on chemicals and address chemicals of concern. We are 568 staff members working at ECHA from 27 European countries. As a central point of information about chemicals, we have the world’s largest database on chemicals on our website. It has a lot of information provided by industry and is free to use by anyone. DISCLAIMER:
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Life is cool by the pool 💦 - and also a bit safer! Since July 2020, DEHP, DBP, DIBP and BBP are restricted in the EU. They can be found, for example, in swimming aids, inflatable mattresses, and footwear.
😞These chemicals affect male sexual development and may also cause asthma.
😁The restriction will save approximately 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ boys each year from impaired fertility in later life.
Boldog nemzeti ünnepet!
Today we celebrate the Hungarian National Day with our followers that work with us towards .
Attention all beach lovers! 📢 Before you hit the sand, make sure you know what's in your bag!
Unveil the secrets of your beach bag essentials! 🏝️Discover the presence of nanomaterials in your favourite cosmetics through our infographic. Stay curious, stay informed and make informed choices.
🔗 https://fcld.ly/0cl8egr
🏊♂️🏊♀️ Do you have a pool? Lucky you! 🏊♂️🏊♀️ Remember to check the warning signs present on pool products, especially when it comes to protecting our environment.
Together, we can make a splash while keeping our environment happy and healthy. 🌊🌍💙
Get familiar with the rest of the signs ⬇⬇
🔗 https://fcld.ly/upvcjmt
Attention all beach lovers! 📢 Before you hit the sand, make sure you know what's in your bag!
Unveil the secrets of your beach bag essentials! 🏝️Discover the presence of nanomaterials in your favourite cosmetics through our infographic. Stay curious, stay informed and make informed choices.
🔗 https://fcld.ly/0cl8egr
Life is cool by the pool 💦 - and also a bit safer! Since 2020, DEHP, DBP, DIBP and BBP are restricted in the EU. They can be found, for example, in swimming aids, inflatable mattresses, and footwear.
😞These chemicals affect male sexual development and may also cause asthma.
😁The restriction will save approximately 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ boys each year from impaired fertility in later life.
🗓️Any day is a good day to learn the meaning of the warning symbols on products you have at home. Stay safe and browse ’s infographic to get familiar with the pictograms.
👉🏼Tag a friend who needs to know the warning symbols👈🏻
Joyeuse fête nationale à la Belgique!/ Fijne nationale feestdag, België!
Wishing a joyful National Day to our Belgian followers that work with us towards .
Joyeuse fête nationale!
On this day, we want to send the best wishes to our French followers who work with us towards .
🔥🍔 This summer, let's level up your grilling skills and become the most educated chef on warning symbols! 🔥🍔 Make sure to handle lighter fluids with care and keep the flames where they belong - on your perfectly cooked burgers, not in your faces! 🔥🍔
Whenever you see any of the warning symbols in the products you buy, remember that the European Chemicals Agency is working to protect your health and the environment.
🔗 https://fcld.ly/clppictogramsfb
Do you know what PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are?
🔍 They are substances found in everyday products such as textiles, cleaning products, paints, non-stick pans and food packaging.
❗ These chemicals stay in the environment for a long time, and we can be exposed to them through food or water.
✅ PFAS-free alternatives are available for many applications! The EU is taking action to reduce PFAS emissions to the environment.
Want to learn more? 🧐 Check out this video!
Pollution affects all levels of marine life & , with found everywhere from beaches to floors.
Join the campaign. Help us turn this campaign, into a blue wave of change!
ec.europa.eu/eu-beach-cleanup
Pollution affects all levels of marine life & , with found everywhere from beaches to floors.
Join the campaign. Help us turn this campaign, into a blue wave of change!
ec.europa.eu/eu-beach-cleanup
ECHA is an equal opportunities employer that fully aligns with the EU's values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, and equality. We support an inclusive and safe workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and comfortable expressing themselves, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Together always: united in diversity. 🌈
E schéinen Nationalfeierdag, Lëtzebuerg!
Wishing our followers in Luxembourg working with us towards a very happy National Day.
💥✨ Be the ultimate pyrotechnic expert this Midsummer's Eve! Whenever you come across any warning symbols on firework packages, remember that they serve to protect you and those around you.
Familiarise yourself with them to guarantee a memorable and safe midsummer.
🌈This June we celebrate ! Together always: united in diversity! 🌈
are proud to stand together in support of , , and equal rights for all. As we embrace the vibrant spirit of Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a society where everyone can live, work, love and can express their true selves without fear or discrimination.
Let’s work together to build a that cherishes diversity and fosters an environment of understanding, respect, and support for all. 🌍🤝🌈
Feliz dia de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas!
Sending the best wishes to all our Portuguese followers that work with us towards .
Today is , let’s take a moment to talk about our oceans 🌅
Oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth’s water. Every small effort towards protecting our oceans counts towards creating a more sustainable and flourishing planet for everyone. Good that the EU Member States voted in favour of restricting intentional uses of . We prepared the proposal at European Commission's request in 2019 and our committees supported it. The proposal is now scrutinised by the
European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
Did you know that biocidal products are used to protect us from harmful organisms like pests and bacteria? They're crucial in preventing the spread of disease in hospitals, keeping our food safe, and even preserving materials like medicines. However, it's important to use them safely and assess their risks and effectiveness. That's why the EU requires all biocidal products to be authorized before they can be used.
Stay informed and learn more: 🔗https://echa.europa.eu/hot-topics/biocides
Grattis Sverige på Nationaldagen!
Happy National Day to our Swedish followers that are working with us towards .
Glædelig grundlovsdag!
On their National Day, we are sending warmest wishes to our Danish followers who are working with us towards .
Buona Giornata Nazionale!
We are commemorating the Italian National Day with our followers from Italy who are working alongside us for .
Sretan državni blagdan!
We are celebrating the Croatian Statehood Day with our followers from Croatia who are working with us towards .
that in the 🇪🇺 , we systematically look for chemicals that cause and control their use to protect you? The EU has taken action on these cancer-causing chemicals and the work continues.
👉🏻Visit our interactive infographic https://fcld.ly/cancerweekf
Did you know that everyday products may contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( )? From clothing to cookware, these chemicals have become a part of our daily lives 🍳🧥
😤 PFAS stay in the environment for a long time, and we can be exposed to them through food or water.
💪 That's why the EU is taking action to reduce PFAS emissions to the environment.
👉🏼 PFAS-free alternatives are already available for many applications on the EU market.
Be an informed consumer, learn more about PFAS!
May is ! Diverse teams in the workplace and inclusive working environments help foster innovative, resilient and cohesive societies.
Together strive to create respectful, empowering and inspiring environments where people can thrive and no one feels excluded. There is still work to be done, but with the right policies in place and the right attitude, we can create inclusive and rewarding workplaces where our . Join us in helping to build a !
The principle is fair and simple: it requires polluters to pay for the pollution they cause
How do you think this should be implemented across the 🇪🇺?
on it in our Open Public Consultation by 4 August: https://europa.eu/!pJ6DFD
2⃣ years ago today we delivered a vision for 2050 to reduce air, water and soil pollution to levels no longer considered harmful to our health and to nature
This became our 🇪🇺 Action Plan, with 9 flagship initiatives and 33 actions: https://europa.eu/!qhgHMV
Celebrate with us! If you are in Helsinki on 9 May, join us at Oodi Library and get to know us better. Colleagues from ECHA will answer your questions about .
No, the warning symbols on your household chemicals are not there for admiring… They give you important information on the damage the chemical can cause to your health or to the environment.
Do you read the label? Tell us with an emoji!
😊YES
😟NO
😮What label?
Test your knowledge, check our infographic on the warning symbols https://fcld.ly/clppictograms
Szczęśliwego Święta Narodowego!
Today, we celebrate the Polish National Day with our followers from Poland who are working with us towards .
Gelukkige Nationale Dag!
Today, we join our Dutch followers that work with us towards in celebrating their National Day.
Let's make every day 🌍 because we don't have a planet B. At , we work together with the European Commission and EU countries to identify and regulate dangerous to protect the environment.
Join us in promoting and supporting the to protect our planet for future generations.
As we approach , let’s take a moment to talk about our oceans 🌅
Oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water. Every small effort towards protecting our oceans counts towards creating a more sustainable and flourishing planet for everyone. Good that the EU is taking action to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( ) can still be found in many products - clothing, cookware, personal care products, food packaging, etc. Once they are the environment, they stay there for centuries. 🔽Check this infographic and learn how the EU is taking action on PFAS.🔽
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Looking for a ? What about working for an to protect people and the environment? Listen to Emmy. She worked with us in the Hazard Assessment unit.
Positions for paid traineeships at are open now! We offer traineeships in different areas – chemistry, legal advice, HR, communications, enforcement, information systems and much more.
📆 Apply by 11 April 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCDvCuWJ
🏛 Καλή Εθνική Εορτή!
Happy National Day to all our Greek followers! Thanks for your contribution towards .
How does it feel to work for an aiming to protect people and the environment from harmful chemicals? Check what some of our former trainees think about their experience at .
Positions for paid traineeships at the European Chemicals Agency are open until 11 April.
💼 International & multicultural learning experience
✔️ Different areas: chemistry, legal advice, HR, enforcement, communications, information systems and much more.
📍 Based in Helsinki!
🔗https://echa.europa.eu/traineeships-vacancies
💦On , we want to highlight the importance on providing safer drinking water.
is compiling an EU positive list of that can be safely used in contact with drinking water. In the future, companies need to submit a review application for substances to stay on that list
A new team of trainees will be supporting for the next six months. They are going to help us towards 🧪 and enjoy the opportunity of this ! A very warm welcome to all of them!! 💪🏼💪🏼
If you are interested in our , have a look at our career page 🔗https://fcld.ly/traineeshipcalll
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Visit our infographic to find out which beauty products might contain chemicals in nanoform. 🔗https://fcld.ly/cosmeticsf #EUON #ChemicalsInOurLife #NanosInCosmeticsEU #Nanomaterials
✨What is in your cosmetics and self-care products?✨ Get informed! Visit our infographic to find out which beauty products might contain chemicals in nanoform. 🔗https://fcld.ly/cosmeticsf #EUON #ChemicalsInOurLife #NanosInCosmeticsEU
🐝🦋The hum of #pollinators is the voice of healthy fields🐝🦋. Where would we be without them? We, at ECHA, are working on guidance on how to assess the risks of #biocides to ensure a high level of protection of pollinators across the EU. #EUPollinators Week | #EUGreenDeal
💥 A very warm welcome to our new trainees! 💥 They will work at ECHA in different units such as Chemistry, Biocidal products, Data availability, Legal Affairs and Communications. We are glad to have you with us and wish you luck in this six-month traineeship! 🍀 🔎 If you are interested in our traineeship programme, check ECHA’s career page: https://fcld.ly/echatraineeshipf
We've recently updated the Candidate List with 8️⃣ new chemicals. Some of the newly added ⚗️ are used in consumer products such as cosmetics, scented articles, rubber and textiles.The list now contains 2️⃣1️⃣9️⃣ chemicals. How does the Candidate List protect you and the environment? #ChemicalsInOurLife
Tomorrow is #WorldOceanDay - a reminder of the wonders of the seas and the threats facing them. For example, some cosmetics and detergents we use may contain #microplastics which pollute them. Our restriction proposal to Commission would reduce emissions by 500,000 tonnes. 🔗https://fcld.ly/microplasticshtf Beautiful GIF by Veronique de Jong · illustration (Found in Giphy)
It's the European Week Against Cancer. Every year, 3.7M Europeans are diagnosed with cancer. The #EUCancerPlan is about fighting together and giving hope back to patients and survivors. How is our work for #SaferChemicals strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer? 🔗https://fcld.ly/cancerplanhtt #EWAC2021
🐝🐝The hum of bees is the voice of healthy fields and meadows. Where would we "bee" without them?🐝🐝 We're preparing guidance on how to assess the risks of #biocides to bees and other pollinators to ensure a high level of protection of pollinators throughout the EU. Happy #WorldBeeDay🐝🐝 #EUpollinators #PollinatorPark
Happy #EuropeDay 🇪🇺! Let’s celebrate how working together we achieve more! Did you know that from 2021 all new consumer products containing harmful chemicals have a UFI code? In case of accidental poisoning, this code helps poison centre operators give you immediate, well informed health advice anywhere in Europe. #𝐔𝐅𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐄𝐔 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 #𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬𝐄𝐔 🔗https://fcld.ly/ufimattersf #EUAgencies🇪🇺
Some chemicals in clothing 👚👖 and footwear 👠👞🥾cause skin allergies. Good that the EU is taking action! France and Sweden have proposed a restriction on skin sensitising chemicals in textiles, leather, hide and fur articles, which our scientific committees support! Learn more at https://fcld.ly/sensitisersf #ChemicalsInOurLife
How is ECHA as a place to work? Meet Delphine - she explains some of lawyers' tasks at ECHA. We are currently recruiting legal advisors, follow our vacancies here 🔗https://fcld.ly/shxclf3. If work with a purpose is important for you, don’t hesitate to apply!
#EUAgencies play a vital role in making Europe a better place to live and work. Just like you, we are part of the EU family. We invite you to follow the State of the Union. 👉🏼On the agenda 📑 - green, digital, and healthy Europe. #SOTEU |16 Sept |🔗 https://fcld.ly/3okh74q
Our food 🍱, medicines 💊 and products such as cosmetics 💄 , detergents 🧴, paints🎨 can contain intentionally added #microplastics. These tiny particles end up polluting our oceans, freshwater and soil before travelling back up the food chain and ending up on our plates. The EU is working on its broadest restriction initiative on intentionally added #microplastics in products. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
Did you know that you can find 93 of the elements in ECHA's database of #chemicals? Click on the elements in our interactive infographic and get comprehensive information on the elements properties, how they are used and the precautions needed to use them safely. ➡️ Download the Interactive infographic 🔎 http://bit.ly/2zvi39v⬅️ | #ChemicalsInOurLife
Get familiar with the symbols on the labels of cleaning products to avoid household accidents. Check our interactive infographic ▶https://bit.ly/2XJbomA #CLP | #ChemicalsInOurLife | #SaferChemicals
On behalf of all #EUAgencies, we wish you a happy #EuropeDay!! In crisis times, we need to support each other and be #UnitedAgainstCoronavirus. We are #StrongerTogether.
When staying at home with your family, make sure that you protect your kids from hazardous chemicals. Follow these safety measures. #SaferChemicals 🔗https://bit.ly/3c8KHPh
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