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From · Plenary report · 16 Apr 2026 A-10-2026-0093 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Chemicals Agency and amending Regulations (EC) No 1907/2006, (EU) No 528/2012, (EU) No 649/2012 and (EU) 2019/1021
To · Adopted text · 29 Apr 2026 TA-10-2026-0140 European Chemicals Agency and amending Regulations
✦ In short · AI narration of the differences below, generated 4 Sept 2026

The main change is a new recital enabling staff secondment to national authorities, expanding the Agency's operational flexibility. #1 The other change is a wording clarification in Article 37, adjusting a cross-reference without altering substance. #2

1 change of substance, plus 1 wording-only. Each change below carries a one-line ✦ note from the same model. Written from the two texts only — read the highlighted passages before relying on it.

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Change #1 Substance

Adds a new recital allowing the Agency to second its staff to member state authorities or public bodies related to its mandate, citing staff regulations.

Recital 10 a (new): (10a) To reinforce the capacity and contribute to the work of the competent authorities of Member States, the Agency should be able to second officials and other servants in its employment, in the interest of the service and in accordance with Article 37 of the Staff Regulations of Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC)1a and Article 51 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC), to the competent authorities of the Member States or to other public bodies entrusted with tasks related to the Agency’s mandate. / 1a Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC), laying down the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ 4545, 14.6.1962, p. 1385, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1962/31(1)/oj).