Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency
TA-10-2025-0046 · P10_TA(2025)0046 · PE763.254
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 482–110–81 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2023/0454
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Parliament's amended version of the proposed directive re-attributing scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under Directive 2011/65/EU on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It sets rules for applications, renewals, reviews, and restrictions.¶¶¶ The amendments require ECHA to reject incomplete applications, make opinions public including requests, set deadlines for renewal decisions, and mandate periodic reviews of restricted substances at least every 36 months.¶¶¶ Restriction dossiers must include identity, wording, evidence, alternatives, justification, socio-economic assessment, and consider other legislation. The Commission must consult member state experts before delegated acts and monitor ECHA resources.¶¶¶
Key points
- The re-attribution aims to align processes with ECHA standards, support 'one-substance, one-assessment', and improve quality, coherence, and efficiency.¶¶
- The list of restricted substances in Annex II should be reviewed at least every 36 months, considering market, technical, and scientific progress.¶¶
- The transitional period for procedural amendments is extended from 12 to 18 months.¶¶
- ECHA shall reject applications not completed within the deadline and must communicate the date when an application is considered complete.¶
- ECHA must make public its opinions and attachments, including requests made under the specified provision.¶
- Renewal applications must be made no later than 18 months before exemption expiry; the Commission shall decide within six months of receiving ECHA opinions, and the exemption remains valid until then.¶
- Reviews and amendments of the restricted substances list shall be based on dossiers prepared by ECHA or a Member State, covering the whole life cycle including waste phase.¶¶
- Restriction dossiers must include substance identity, precise wording, scientific evidence, alternatives, justification for Union-wide restriction, and socio-economic assessment.¶¶¶
- Before adopting delegated acts, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each member state.¶
- The Commission shall monitor ECHA's resources and scientific committees' workload and, if necessary, propose legislation to address needs.¶
Who is affected
- Applicants for exemptions under Directive 2011/65/EU: must meet deadlines or face rejection; renewals must be filed 18 months before expiry.¶¶
- European Chemicals Agency: gains tasks, must reject incomplete applications, publish opinions, and prepare restriction dossiers.¶¶
- Member States: can submit restriction dossiers and provide information; their experts must be consulted before delegated acts.¶
- Manufacturers and users of restricted substances: face periodic reviews and potential new restrictions.¶