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 19 January 2026, Defra made three decisions on new applications for authorisation submitted by ADCR in July 2024. These three decisions are the first Defra decisions on the UK tranche 2 applications from ADCR. The decisions have been sent to the applicants, and are expected to be published by the UK Government in the near future ( Authorisation decisions: UK REACH - GOV.UK ). Once the public links are available, ADCR will provide additional updates. The final four Defra decisions on submitted ADCR Review Reports in the UK are expected no later than March 2026.