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Whether you work with chemicals, have an interest in how chemicals affect us and the environment or work as a journalist or decision-maker in the field of manufactured chemicals, the Safer Chemicals Podcast is for you. We give you the latest updates on how chemicals are being regulated in the EU and what harmful chemicals are being phased out. Listen to expert views on chemical safety in the EU and join the scientific discussion on key topics including microplastics, glyphosate, endocrine disruptors, chemicals used in tattoo inks, and much more.  Hosted by Adam Elwan and Päivi Jokiniemi from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Visit our website: https://echa.europa.eu/  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Episode thumbnail for Moving away from animal testing: how new methods can support chemical safety

June 14, 2026

Moving away from animal testing: how new methods can support chemical safety

<p>The European Commission published its roadmap for phasing out animal testing on 1 June 2026, and the first meeting of ECHA’s Collaborative Platform on Alternatives to Animal Testing has now taken place.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore what these developments mean for regulators, researchers and industry. Tomasz Sobanski from ECHA explains how new approach methodologies (NAMs) are moving from research into regulatory use, and why the transition requires more than replacing individual tests.</p><p><br></p><p>The discussion looks at how the EU roadmap is expected to drive implementation across legislation, and how ECHA contributes through scientific and regulatory expertise, international cooperation and the collaborative platform.</p><p><br></p><p>The episode features perspectives from the EPAA, PETA and HEAL on regulatory acceptance, confidence-building, animal welfare, and maintaining a high level of protection for human health and the environment.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Useful links</b></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-convenes-first-collaborative-platform-on-alternatives-to-animal-testing-meeting">ECHA convenes first meeting of its collaborative platform on alternatives to animal testing</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-supports-eu-roadmap-for-alternatives-to-animal-testing-with-new-collaborative-platform"><u>ECHA supports EU roadmap for alternatives to animal testing with new collaborative platform</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/chemicals/reach/roadmap-towards-phasing-out-animal-testing_en"><u>Roadmap towards phasing out animal testing and related materials</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/podcast_feedback">Give us feedback</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>**************</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://bit.ly/321VQgE">Subscribe to our YouTube channel</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/podcasts">Subscribe to our Safer Chemicals Podcast</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/subscribe">Subscribe to our news</a></p></li></ul><p>Follow us on:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://x.com/EU_ECHA">X</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-chemicals-agency">LinkedIn</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EUECHA/">Facebook</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/onehealth_eu/">Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fecha.europa.eu&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cvideo%40echa.europa.eu%7C109a4d87c1524926e9be08dd4c374143%7C9d1545f902be47ed920211ef4d057f1e%7C0%7C0%7C638750522388558682%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qe7kctv77zJqMJ0jck5OMpXoe5i6zzUBYF7O1Z8K8OY%3D&amp;reserved=0">BlueSky</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/">Visit our website</a> </p><p><br></p><p><b>Disclaimer:</b> Views expressed by interviewees do not necessarily represent the official position of the European Chemicals Agency. All content is up to date at the time of publication.</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>

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March 22, 2026

PFAS restriction proposal: Closer look at ECHA committees' latest opinions

<p>In this episode of the safer chemicals podcast, we take a more detailed look at the committees’ opinions on the proposed restriction of PFAS in Europe. Host Adam Elwan speaks with Roberto Scazzola, Chair of the Committee for Risk Assessment, about the committee’s adopted opinion on PFAS, what it concludes and why persistence remains such a central concern. He is also joined by Maria Ottati, Chair of the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis, to discuss the committee’s draft opinion, including the key socio-economic considerations, the role of derogations and the questions that will now be explored further through consultation.</p><p><br></p><p>The discussion covers how the committees approached issues such as grouping, fluoropolymers, volatile PFAS and fluorinated gases, as well as what is known about emissions across sectors in Europe. It also explains where the biggest uncertainties remain, what information the committees are still seeking, and what happens next as the process moves forward.</p><p><br></p><p>The episode also briefly covers two additional topics discussed by the committees in March: the harmonised classification proposal for cannabidiol and the latest progress on the restriction proposal for chromium(VI) substances.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Useful links</b></p><p><br></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-supports-pfas-restriction-with-targeted-derogations">ECHA supports PFAS restriction with targeted derogations</a> - ECHA news, 26 March 2026</p></li><li><p><a href="https://youtube.com/live/cFglhGxm22o">Consultation on SEAC PFAS draft opinion - guidance for respondents</a> - ECHA webinar, 30 October 2025</p></li><li><p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/podcast_feedback">Give us feedback</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>**************</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://bit.ly/321VQgE">Subscribe to our YouTube channel</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/podcasts">Subscribe to our Safer Chemicals Podcast</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/subscribe">Subscribe to our news</a></p></li></ul><p>Follow us on:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://x.com/EU_ECHA">X</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-chemicals-agency">LinkedIn</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EUECHA/">Facebook</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/onehealth_eu/">Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fecha.europa.eu&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cvideo%40echa.europa.eu%7C109a4d87c1524926e9be08dd4c374143%7C9d1545f902be47ed920211ef4d057f1e%7C0%7C0%7C638750522388558682%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qe7kctv77zJqMJ0jck5OMpXoe5i6zzUBYF7O1Z8K8OY%3D&amp;reserved=0">BlueSky</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/">Visit our website</a> </p><p><br></p><p><b>Disclaimer:</b> Views expressed by interviewees do not necessarily represent the official position of the European Chemicals Agency. All content is up to date at the time of publication.</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Biocidal Products Committee: Ethanol opinion explained

March 2, 2026

Biocidal Products Committee: Ethanol opinion explained

<p>This episode of our Safer Chemicals Podcast focuses on the Biocidal Product Committee’s (BPC) conclusion on the use of the active substance ethanol. The BPC supports its approval for use in hand and general disinfectants (product-types 1, 2 and 4) but does not take a position on whether ethanol should be considered a carcinogenic or reprotoxic substance.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to the Committee Chair Joost van Galen telling what led to this opinion, what it means in practice and what will happen next.</p><p><br></p><p>ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee meets to prepare scientific opinions for the European Commission on biocidal active substances and on EU-wide authorisations of biocidal products. The Commission takes final decisions based on these opinions.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Useful links:</b></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-s-biocides-committee-supports-approval-of-ethanol-in-disinfectants">ECHA’s Biocides Committee supports approval of ethanol in disinfectants</a> - ECHA news, 24 February 2026</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/-/highlights-from-february-2026-bpc-meeting">Highlights from February Biocidal Products Committee meeting</a> - ECHA news, 4 March 2026</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/podcast_feedback">Give us feedback</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>**************</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://bit.ly/321VQgE">Subscribe to our YouTube channel</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/podcasts">Subscribe to our Safer Chemicals Podcast</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/subscribe">Subscribe to our news</a></p></li></ul><p>Follow us on:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://x.com/EU_ECHA">X</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-chemicals-agency">LinkedIn</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EUECHA/">Facebook</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/onehealth_eu/">Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fecha.europa.eu&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cvideo%40echa.europa.eu%7C109a4d87c1524926e9be08dd4c374143%7C9d1545f902be47ed920211ef4d057f1e%7C0%7C0%7C638750522388558682%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qe7kctv77zJqMJ0jck5OMpXoe5i6zzUBYF7O1Z8K8OY%3D&amp;reserved=0">BlueSky</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://echa.europa.eu/">Visit our website</a> </p><p><br></p><p><b>Disclaimer:</b> Views expressed by interviewees do not necessarily represent the official position of the European Chemicals Agency. All content is up to date at the time of publication.</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>

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What is Safer Chemicals Podcast?

Whether you work with chemicals, have an interest in how chemicals affect us and the environment or work as a journalist or decision-maker in the field of manufactured chemicals, the Safer Chemicals Podcast is for you.

We give you the latest updates on how chemicals are being regulated in the EU and what harmful chemicals are being phased out.

Listen to expert views on chemical safety in the EU and join the scientific discussion on key topics including microplastics, glyphosate, endocrine disruptors, chemicals used in tattoo inks, and much more. 

Hosted by Adam Elwan and Päivi Jokiniemi from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

Visit our website: https://echa.europa.eu/ 

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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