The European Union is taking important steps on the management of hazardous chemicals. The regulations, which are on the agenda as of December 2025, are critical for both the environment and human health.
MCCPs (Medium Chain Chlorinated Paraffins) are proposed to be added to the list of persistent organic pollutants under the Stockholm Convention. The use of these substances above 0.1% will be banned and production and imports will be halted, with exceptions. A final decision is expected in the second quarter of 2026.
A similar ban process has been initiated for Long Chain Perfluorocarboxylic Acids (C9-C21 PFCAs). These compounds will be completely banned for production and use, with only a temporary exception for semiconductor production.
Chlorpyrifos is being included in the EU’s Persistent Organic Pollutants regulation. This will place severe restrictions on its production, use and trade.
Finally, the legislative package “One Substance, One Assessment” (OSOA) was adopted. This package aims to accelerate data sharing and risk analysis through one centralized platform for the assessment of chemicals. This system, which will be managed by ECHA, will increase transparency and facilitate compliance processes for industry.
These regulations reinforce the EU’s focus on sustainability and human health in its chemical safety policies.
