In the EU the REACH restriction proposal for hexavalent chromates is ongoing. This could lead to the ADCR Authorisations being superseded in the future by a restriction of the chromates on Annex XVII of REACH. Details of the restriction and the current consultation (consultation on the SEAC draft opinion) hosted by ECHA can be found here: Submitted restrictions under consideration - ECHA including the link to submit comments. If you rely on the continued use of hexavalent chromates at EU sites, it is recommended you review the current restriction proposal, ECHA committee opinions and associated consultation, which set out the uses that would be permitted to continue provided certain limits for both worker exposures and environmental emissions are met. There are several different options proposed for worker and environmental limits and it is not clear which limits, or combination of limits, will be adopted in a final restriction. Some of the proposed limits are lower than is required under current regulations . There are eight options presented, three original (R01-RO3) and five Alternative Options (AO1-AO5). The current consultation ( ECHA Cr(VI) Consultation ) includes specific questions where ECHA are seeking input on the ability of sites to meet the different proposed limits and the associated timescales for when limits could be complied with. The restriction also proposes to apply to a wider list of hexavalent chromates than are currently covered by the Authorisation requirement and associated ADCR dossiers, including Barium Chromate. If your site could not reasonably comply with any of the proposed limits in the restriction, it is recommended you respond to the consultation and provide details on the potential impacts. Whilst ADCR is preparing a response to the restriction proposal, the consortium do not have details on the ability of all downstream sites to meet the different proposed limits. If you will be affected by any of the proposed chromate restriction limits, this is the final consultation opportunity to provide an input. Input should be provided to ECHA during the consultation, which closes on 17 August 2026 ( ECHA Cr(VI) Consultation ) . Summary of the different limit values relevant for uses in scope of ADCR Authorisations, that are under consideration in the restriction: