ECHA suspends processing chromates applications
In January 2026 ECHA communicated
to ADCR that they will suspend processing of the Review Reports ADCR submitted to ECHA in 2024 (see table of Tranche 2 submissions on ADCR and Chromates Reauthorisation). ADCR Tranche 2 Review Reports covered three substances and four uses. The reason for ECHA’s suspension is directly related to the ongoing restriction process of Cr(VI) substances under REACH.
For all Review Reports submitted by ADCR, the use can continue under transitional measures according to REACH Article 61.1, until the future Cr(VI) restriction enters into force, or until the European Commission makes a different decision.
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On 17 June 2026 ECHA launched the public 60-day consultation of the draft SEAC 'Opinion on an Annex XV dossier proposing restrictions on Certain chromium(VI) oxides, oxyacids and salts'. The consultation will close on 17 August. SEAC adopted its draft opinion on 11 June. The final opinion of RAC is also published. All documents, including background documents and an information note are found on the ECHA restriction consultation page . ADCR is currently assessing the draft SEAC opinion, and plan to submit comments by the 17 August deadline.