2023

• 24 October 2023 | online Online training session SPC-IUCLID for industry users
  
• 31 May-01 June 2023 | ECHA, Helsinki New approach methodologies workshop: Towards an animal-free regulatory system for industrial chemicals
  
• 12 May 2023 | Online Workshop with ECHA Accredited Stakeholders Organisations and industry on the results of the Forum REF-9 project on REACH authorisation
  
• 15 February 2023 | Teleconference Applications for authorisation of Cr(VI) in electroplating: Web-based information session
  
• 13 February 2023 | Teleconference Workshop on methodologies to prioritise chemicals for prevention and control of emissions from industrial installation
  

2022

• 16-17 November 2022 | Helsinki ECHA IT Days
  
• 10 October 2022 | Online Workshop on implications of use of trivalent chromium in functional plating with decorative character
  

2021

• 06 October 2021 | online Safer Chemicals Conference 2021
  

2020

• 02 June 2020 | online Safer Chemicals Conference 2020
  
• 10-11 February 2020 | Helsinki Lead in hunting and sports shooting workshop
  

2019

• 21 November 2019 | Brussels Twelfth meeting of the Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES12)
  
• 12 November 2019 | Helsinki SCIP workshop
  
• 29 October 2019 | ECHA, Helsinki, Finland Biocides Day 2019
  
• 23-24 September 2019 | Helsinki Workshop on REACH Review Action 3
  
• 29 May 2019 | ECHA Helsinki Second meeting of the substitution and innovation network
  
• 21-22 May 2019 | ECHA, Helsinki Safer Chemicals – ECHA Conference
  

2018

• 24-25 October 2018 | Helsinki Biocides Day 2018
  
• 22-23 October 2018 | Helsinki Workshop on Waste Framework Directive database
  
• 04-05 June 2018 | Brussels Workshop on EUSES update needs
  
• 30-31 May 2018 | Helsinki Stakeholder workshop on intentional uses of microplastic particles
  
• 29-31 January 2018 | Helsinki REACH 2018 Stakeholders' Day
  
• 16 January 2018 | Brussels Stakeholder workshop “Advances in the substitution of hazardous flame retardant chemicals in home textiles”
  

2017

• 23-24 November 2017 | Helsinki Eleventh meeting of the Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES 11)
  
• 13-14 November 2017 | Helsinki Stock-taking conference on the implementation of REACH authorisation
  
• 09-10 October 2017 | Helsinki Workshop on substitution strategy 9-10 October 2017, ECHA
  
• 26-27 September 2017 | Helsinki Biocides Stakeholders' Day 2017
  
• 22 August 2017 | Brussels Workshop on applications for authorisation for environmental endocrine disruptors
  
• 07 June 2017 | Helsinki ECHA 10 years, learning from the past, designing the future
  
• 24 May 2017 | ECHA Seminar on 10 years of REACH Litigation
  
• 03-04 May 2017 | Brussels Workshops on Sector Use Maps
  
• 18-19 April 2017 | Helsinki Seminar on Applications for Authorisation
  
• 04-05 April 2017 | Helsinki Stakeholders' Day 2017
  
• 09-10 March 2017 | Vienna, Austria REACH 2018 SME workshop – road to successful registration
  

2016

• 15-16 November 2016 | Helsinki Tenth meeting of ENES
  
• 27-28 September 2016 | Helsinki Train the trainers: Safety Assessment and Reporting tool (Chesar)
  
• 01 September 2016 | Helsinki Biocides Stakeholders' Day
  
• 06-08 July 2016 | Helsinki, Finland OECD Workshop – Socio-economic Impact Assessment of Chemicals Management
  
  The workshop organised by ECHA together with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) aims to take stock of and pave the way for increased collaboration in sound chemicals management.
• 29 June 2016 | Brussels Workshop on Socio-economic analysis in applications for authorisation and restrictions under REACH
  
• 24-25 May 2016 | Helsinki 11th Stakeholders' Day
  
• 12-13 May 2016 | Brussels ENES Workshops on Sector Use Maps and SPERCs
  
• 19-20 April 2016 | Helsinki Topical Scientific Workshop - New Approach Methodologies in Regulatory Science
  
• 27-28 January 2016 | Helsinki Workshop on REACH(ing) the WSSD 2020 goals
  
• 11-12 January 2016 | Helsinki Expert workshop on valuing the health impacts of chemicals
  

2015

• 17 November 2015 | Brussels Workshop on Streamlining applications for authorisation
  
• 05-06 November 2015 | Brussels Ninth meeting of the Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES)
  
• 04 November 2015 | Brussels Information session on new registration process
  
• 07-08 October 2015 | Helsinki Topical Scientific Workshop on Soil Risk Assessment
  
• 01 September 2015 | Helsinki Biocides Stakeholders' Day
  
• 29-30 June 2015 | Helsinki Seminar on Applications for Authorisation
  
• 27 May 2015 | Helsinki 10th Stakeholders' Day
  
• 20-21 May 2015 | Helsinki Eighth meeting of the ECHA-Stakeholder Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES 8)
  
• 16-17 April 2015 | Helsinki Workshop on the use of REACH/CLP information at industrial sites
  
• 25 February 2015 | Via telephone Ask ECHA about authorisation applications
  
• 10-11 February 2015 | Helsinki Conference on "Lessons learnt on Applications for Authorisation"
  

2014

• 06 November 2014 | Helsinki Workshop on Substance Brief Profiles
  
• 04 November 2014 | Helsinki Workshop on Mode of Action and Human Relevance Framework under CLH, BP and PPP Regulations
  
• 23-24 October 2014 | Helsinki Topical Scientific Workshop – Regulatory Challenges in Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials
  
• 06-07 October 2014 | Helsinki Workshop on Substance Identification and Substance Sameness
  
  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) hosted a workshop on substance identification and substance sameness. The workshop was attended by 47 participants from Member State Competent Authorities, European Commission and representatives from accredited stakeholder organisations.
• 24 September 2014 | Helsinki Biocides Stakeholders' Day
  
• 21 May 2014 | Helsinki Ninth Stakeholders' Day
  
  The 9th Stakeholders' Day 21 May 2014
• 29-30 April 2014 | Helsinki ECHA workshop on sharing experience on applications for authorisation
  
  Some 200 representatives of potential applicants have participated in ECHA's seminars on application for authorisation. Furthermore many others have been involved in the preparation of applications. It would be opportune now to share experiences and lessons learned to further improve the process. ECHA is organising this workshop in collaboration with Cefic and Eurometaux.
• 28-29 April 2014 | Helsinki ECHA seminar on Applications for Authorisation
  
  Substances on the Authorisation List (Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation) cannot be placed on the market or used after the so-called "sunset date" unless an authorisation has been granted for a specific use, or if the use has been exempted from authorisation. As soon as a substance is included in the Authorisation List, manufacturers, importers or downstream users of this substance may apply for an authorisation.
• 27-28 March 2014 | Brussels ECHA Workshop on submitting applications for authorisation for chromates in an efficient way
  
  CEFIC and EUROMETAUX will organise in association with ECHA a workshop on the timing and handling of submissions on the upcoming applications for chromates. The focus of this workshop is on the process aspects of the applications.

2013

• 10-11 December 2013 | Brussels REACH SMEs Workshop
  
  Together with ECHA, the Commission organises a workshop in Brussels to offer an opportunity for SMEs to exchange and discuss with other REACH actors.
• 03 December 2013 | Helsinki Workshop on ECHA Dissemination Website: Substance Brief Profiles
  
  The workshop aimed to discuss the type of information that should be included in a substance "brief profile", based on proposals prepared by ECHA.
• 21-22 November 2013 | Brussels Fifth meeting of the ECHA-Stakeholder Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES 5)
  
  The European Chemicals Agency together with Cefic, Eurometaux, CONCAWE, Fecc and AISE on behalf of DUCC are coordinating the next meeting of ENES.
• 13-14 November 2013 | Helsinki Training on the EU chemicals legislation: Why is it the business of non-chemical companies?
  
  Training for the Enterprise Europe Network was organised in November 2013 as part of ECHA's long term effort to identify the best ways to reach SMEs, make them aware of their obligations and support them in their efforts to comply.
• 22-23 October 2013 | Helsinki Workshop: Content essentials on use, exposure and risks in Chemical Safety Reports (CSR/ES Roadmap action 1.1)
  
  The workshop kicks off action 1.1 of the CSR/ES Roadmap. The aim of the workshop is to align understanding on the purpose of the various information elements in the CSR.
• 25 June 2013 | Helsinki The Biocides Stakeholders' Day
  
  The European Chemicals Agency organises its first Biocides Stakeholders' Day on 25 June 2013 in Helsinki.
• 17 June 2013 | Brussels ECHA information session on Critical Raw Materials and REACH
  
  ECHA held an information session to discuss the possible regulatory impacts that the REACH and CLP legal obligations have on Critical Raw Materials (CRMs).
• 17 June 2013 | Helsinki Seminar on Applications for Authorisation
  
  The workshop aimed to improve future applicants' understanding of the authorisation application procedure.
• 16-17 May 2013 | Helsinki Fourth meeting of the ECHA-Stakeholder Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES 4)
  
  The European Chemicals Agency together with the Cefic, Eurometaux, CONCAWE , Fecc, AISE on behalf of the Downstream Users of Chemicals Coordination Group (DUCC) are coordinating the next meeting of ENES.
• 07-08 May 2013 | Helsinki Topical Scientific Workshop on Risk Assessment for the Sediment Compartment
  
  The workshop aims to bring together experts in the field of sediment risk assessment to brainstorm and develop updated scientific principles for assessing the ecological risks of chemical substances for freshwater and marine sediments.
• 26 March 2013 | Helsinki Eighth Stakeholders' Day
  
  The European Chemicals Agency organised its Eighth Stakeholders' Day Conference on 26 March 2013 in Helsinki.
• 05-06 March 2013 | Zagreb, Croatia ECHA's REACH-IT and IUCLID workshop for Croatian authorities and industry
  
  The European Chemicals Agency organised a REACH-IT and IUCLID workshop for Croatian authorities and industry. The workshop offered interested stakeholders from Croatia the chance to participate in REACH-IT and IUCLID hands-on training.
• 11-12 February 2013 | Helsinki Seminar on Applications for Authorisation 11-12 February 2013
  
  The seminar aimed to improve future applicants' understanding of the authorisation application procedure.

2012

• 05-09 November 2012 | Targeted expert consultation: cycloxydim
  

  The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) is currently developing an opinion on a proposal for the harmonised classification of cycloxydim for flammability (according to criteria in Annex VI, Dir. 67/548/EEC). The proposal was submitted to ECHA in August 2011 and has been subject of a public consultation ending on 1 October 2011.
• 02 November 2012 | Helsinki Workshop on QSAR Toolbox version 3.0
  

  ECHA and the OECD invite industry users to a workshop introducing version 3.0 of the QSAR Toolbox. The aim of the workshop is to encourage registrants to use the Toolbox to fill data gaps as well as to share best practice for performing and reporting predictions. ECHA and the OECD also wish to collect feedback from industry on the use of the Toolbox.
• 11-12 October 2012 | Helsinki Second Lead registrant workshop
  

  ECHA organised its second workshop for lead registrants from 11 to 12 October 2012 in Helsinki.
• 04 October 2012 | Helsinki Scientific discussion on the adequacy of two in vivo tests
  

  ECHA invites experts with regulatory, scientific, industrial and stakeholder backgrounds for an open discussion on the use the transgenic rodent gene mutation assay (TGR) and the unscheduled DNA synthesis assay (UDS) under REACH. The aim is to produce a document about the scientific adequacy of both assays to support stakeholders in their testing strategy decisions.
• 03 October 2012 | Helsinki Chemicals at the workplace: REACH and OSH in practice
  

  During this workshop participants discussed how the REACH Regulation and occupational safety and health (OSH) regulatory practices can reinforce each other to adequately control the risks from chemicals at the workplace. The first experiences with REACH are available and allow for an outlook on the usability for control, of risks of chemicals in the workplace.
• 03-04 October 2012 | Helsinki Workshop on analysing alternatives and socio-economic impacts in authorisation applications
  

  This workshop addressed the practical aspects of how to analyse alternative substances and how to carry out socio-economic analysis when applying for an authorisation for the placing on the market or the use of a substance on the Authorisation List. The connections between these two types of analysis was also be explored.
• 02-03 October 2012 | Helsinki Experts Workshop on Read-Across Assessment with active support from Cefic-LRI
  

  The workshop was divided into two parts: the objective of the first day (2 October, closed session) was to exchange views between ECHA, the Commission and the Member States on the assessment of the read-across approach in a dossier. During the second day (3 October), the discussion expanded to what constitutes a robust scientific justification for read-across.
• 01-02 October 2012 | Helsinki Seminar on applications for authorisation
  

  This seminar aimed to improve the understanding of the authorisation application process, covering topics like the procedural steps, the content requirements for applications and the formats, manuals and tools for the application submission. The event focused on the needs of potential future applicants but was also open to other stakeholders.
• 24 May 2012 | Helsinki Workshop on Strictly Controlled Conditions
  

  Thursday, 24 May 2012, ECHA Conference Centre, Helsinki The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) held a one day workshop on 24 May 2012 on Strictly Controlled Conditions (SCCs). ECHA met with the representatives of the participating Member States in the Forum pilot project on intermediates to clarify ECHA's understanding of the Guidance on Intermediates and the interpretation of the SCCs.
• 23 May 2012 | Helsinki ECHA Seventh Stakeholders' Day
  

  The European Chemicals Agency hosts its Seventh Annual Stakeholders' Day Conference on 23 May 2012 in the Helsinki Exhibition and Conference Centre (Messukeskus).
• 21-22 May 2012 | Helsinki Second meeting of the ECHA-Stakeholder Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES2), 21-22 May 2012, Helsinki
  

  The European Chemicals Agency hosted the second ECHA-Stakeholder Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES2) on 21-22 May 2012 in Helsinki. The meeting offered participants from ECHA, European industry associations and Member State competent authorities the opportunity to share practical experience in defining and implementing the risk management measures described in the REACH exposure scenario for the environment.
• 19 April 2012 | Helsinki Workshop on scientific issues related to oils, fats and waxes obtained from genetically modified plants in the context of REACH
  

  This workshop provided a platform for Member State experts to discuss and present their views on the applicability of the exemption from the requirement to register substances derived from vegetable oils, fats and waxes obtained from genetically modified plants. This exemption is laid down in Annex V entry 9 to the REACH Regulation.
• 01 March 2012 | Brussels Conference on REACH and CLP Enforcement
  

  The European Commission hosted a Conference on REACH and CLP Enforcement on 1 March 2012, which gathered member state authorities and stakeholders to discuss activities and best practice in enforcing the new legislation.
• 08 February 2012 | Helsinki Workshop on the validity of the use of the 'rapid removal' concept
  

  ECHA met with members of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC), and representatives of the Member States and industry to discuss the validity of the concept of 'rapid removal' for aquatic environmental long-term hazard classification of metals and inorganic metal compounds.
• 02-03 February 2012 | Helsinki Lead registrant workshop
  

  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) organises a "Lead Registrant Workshop" on 2-3 February 2012 in Helsinki. The workshop is targeted to (new) Lead Registrants and will take place in ECHA's conference centre. The content of the workshop will be coordinated together with the Agency's Accredited Stakeholder Organisations who will be leading parts of the programme.

2011

• 28 November 2011 | Brussels Seminar on the publication of information from the applications for authorisation process with industry representatives
  

  ECHA met with representatives of Industry to provide an update on its preparatory activities for the implementation of the authorisation process and to gather stakeholders' input in an efficient and transparent manner.
• 24-25 November 2011 | Brussels ECHA-Stakeholder Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios
  

  The first network meeting was organised 24-25 November 2011 in Brussels.
• 24 November 2011 | Helsinki Workshop on the use of the QSAR Toolbox: Feedback from Industry Users and Development Needs
  

  The first workshop with QSAR Toolbox industry users was held at ECHA on 24 November 2011.
• 23 September 2011 | Brussels REACH Conference - What did we achieve in 2010? How can we ease the way for 2013?
  

  Organised by the European Commission, the conference aimed to assess what we learnt during the 2010 registration procedure, both in terms of early results of the REACH regulation and in terms of process.
• 07 July 2011 | WWF European Policy Office, Brussels, Belgium Seminar on applications for authorisation with NGOs and trade unions
  

  ECHA met with representatives of NGOs and trade unions to provide an update on its preparatory activities for the implementation of the authorisation process and to gather stakeholders' input in an efficient and transparent manner.
• 18 May 2011 | Helsinki ECHA Sixth Stakeholders Day
  

  The European Chemicals Agency organised its Sixth Stakeholders' Day on 18 May 2011, in the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre.
• 17 May 2011 | Helsinki Chesar training day
  

  This training day provided an overview of the functionalities to carry out a Chemical Safety Assessment for a "simple case" and a demonstration on how the information is then reported in the Chemical Safety Report.
• 12 April 2011 | Helsinki Seminar on Applications for Authorisation
  

  ECHA organised this seminar to raise the understanding of potential applicants of the authorisation application procedure and the requirements on the contents of applications, as well as the use of submission formats, manuals and tools.
• 10 March 2011 | Helsinki Joint Workshop RAC-SEAC on Impact Assessment
  

  Joint Workshop RAC-SEAC on Impact Assessment: "Approaches for translating the results of environmental risk assessments for use in socioeconomic impact assessment under REACH. Presentation and discussion of project results" (10 March 2011).

2010

• 06 October 2010 | Helsinki Workshop on Abatement Costs of Chemicals
  

  On 6 October 2010, ECHA organised a workshop to discuss ECHA's plans to develop the capabilities to estimate abatement cost of certain chemicals, and to discuss the role and the interest of different stakeholders in this development.
• 04 October 2010 | Helsinki ECHA's Fifth Stakeholders' Day
  

  ECHA organised the Fifth Stakeholders' Day to inform its stakeholders about Agency's activities and news, to share views and to allow stakeholders to ask questions.
• 23-24 September 2010 | Helsinki Experts Workshop on "Dealing with Uncertainty of Non-Test Methods under REACH"
  

  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) held a one and a half day workshop on 23 - 24 September on the use of non-test methods under REACH.
• 19 May 2010 | Helsinki ECHA's Fourth Stakeholders' Day
  

  ECHA organised the Fourth Stakeholders' Day to inform its stakeholders about Agency's activities and news, to share views and to allow stakeholders to ask questions.

2009

• 07 December 2009 | Helsinki Third Stakeholders' Day
  

  ECHA organised the third Stakeholders' Day to inform its stakeholders about Agency's activities and news, to share views and to allow stakeholders to ask questions.
• 01 December 2009 | Helsinki REACH - Substance Identity Workshop
  

  On the 1 December 2009 the European Chemicals Agency organised a Substance Identity Workshop in Helsinki. The workshop clarified key substance identity concepts in the context of REACH processes such as inquiry and registration.
• 11 September 2009 | Brussels Lead Registrants Workshop
  

  ECHA organised together with the European Commission a workshop for Lead Registrants in Brussels on 11 September 2009. The aim of the workshop was to inform the Lead Registrants about the support available, about the best practices of well functioning SIEFs, how to build registrations dossiers and how to fulfil information requirements.
• 17 June 2009 | Brussels Conference on EU and world-wide rules for classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals
  

  The conference aimed to inform authorities, industry and other stakeholders about the new provisions for classification, labelling and packaging in the EU, placing them in the global context of GHS.
• 27 May 2009 | Helsinki Second Stakeholders' Day
  

  ECHA organised the second Stakeholders' Day to inform its stakeholders about Agency's activities and news, to share views and to allow stakeholders to ask questions.
• 26 March 2009 | Helsinki REACH-IT Stakeholders Workshop
  

  The REACH-IT Stakeholders Workshop was organised 26 March 2009.

2008

• 10 October 2008 | Helsinki First Stakeholders´ Day
  

  ECHA organised its First Stakeholders´ Day in cooperation with the European Commission.
• 07 May 2008 | Helsinki REACH-IT Stakeholders Workshop
  

  The REACH-IT Stakeholders Workshop was organised 7 May 2008.
• 14 April 2008 | Helsinki REACH Workshop - Final countdown to pre-registration and registration of chemicals
  

  The workshop aimed to alert companies that they should not miss the pre-registration "window". It explained the key elements of pre-registration and registration under REACH, focusing on practical aspects for companies to comply.
• 15 February 2008 | Helsinki REACH IT Workshop
  

  The REACH IT Workshop was organised 15 February 2008.

2007

• 05 October 2007 | Helsinki REACH IT Workshop 5 October 2007
  
• 21 June 2007 | Bonn REACH workshop "R" in REACH
  

  A workshop to launch the REACH guidance and tools for pre-registration, data sharing and registration took place in Bonn on 21 June 2007.