Safer Chemicals Podcast
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Safer Chemicals Podcast is a science podcast hosted by European Chemicals Agency. It has 64 episodes, with the latest published March 2026.
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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PFAS restriction proposal: Closer look at ECHA committees' latest opinions
Biocidal Products Committee: Ethanol opinion explained
PFAS restriction proposal and new hazard classes: December committee updates
EU enforcement project: targeted checks uncovered non-compliances in imported products.
PFAS, titanium dioxide, and new tasks: September committee updates
PFAS, Chromium VI and worker safety: June committee updates
Biocidal Products Committee: Analysing alternatives to anticoagulant rodenticides
PFAS restriction update: energy, transport and fluorinated gases
ECHA committees give update on PFAS restriction proposal and discuss harmonised classification
EU enforcement project checks safety data sheets - still room for improvement
New approach methodologies: shaping research for non-animal test methods
ECHA committees discuss PFAS restriction and hazards of Talc
ECHA’s Member State Committee: Resolving divergences for chemical safety
Restricting PFAS in the EU: Next sectors to be evaluated by ECHA's committees
Biocidal Products Committee: Applicants responsible for making sure their dossiers are complete
Advancing chemical safety: the impact of new hazard classes in the CLP Regulation
Assessing EU's chemicals legislation: more needs to be done to make chemicals safe and sustainable
PFAS restriction sectoral approach: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee highlights
Joining forces for humans, animals, environment: One Health - Part 2
Joining forces for humans, animals, environment: One Health - Part 1
EU enforcement project: excessive levels of harmful chemicals found in consumer products
Unpacking 5 600 comments on PFAS restriction: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee highlights
Biocidal Products Committee: Data gaps slowing down substance approvals and product authorisations
Bridging the gap between scientific research and chemicals regulation
Banning creosote-treated wood: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee highlights
Biocidal Products Committee: New Chair's outlook on future challenges
ECHA's committees in focus: Tim Bowmer reflects on 11 years as Chair, PFAS restrictions, and future outlook
Enforcement Forum's impact and future: insights from the Forum's outgoing Chair
Biocidal Products Committee: reflecting on ten years of committee work
Risk Assessment Committee backs PFAS ban in firefighting foams
Biocidal Products Committee: Nitrogen generated from ambient air as a low-risk active substance
EU enforcement project: full compliance with EU chemicals law needed
What we know about (bio)degradation and safety by design of nanomaterials
Limiting lead use for outdoor shooting and fishing: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees
Biocidal Products Committee: Rodent traps can be effective at controlling house mice infestations
EU enforcement project to focus on imported products: Enforcement Forum November highlights
Biocidal Products Committee: Sulphur dioxide, iodine & anticoagulant rodenticides
Cancer-causing PAHs in clay targets need an EU-wide ban: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees' highlights
OECD – 50 years of improving chemical safety worldwide
Record number of opinions adopted in June meeting of the Biocidal Products Committee
EU projects and transparency: Enforcement Forum June meeting highlights
Group assessment identifies need to restrict more than 30 bisphenols
Glyphosate, lead and silver: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees Highlights - June 2022
EU Green Deal: paving the way for greener and safer chemicals
Highlights from the March 2022 Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis committees
Highlights from the March 2022 Biocidal Products Committee
Protecting our drinking water and food – EU restriction of PFAS in firefighting foams
Highlights from the December 2021 Biocidal Products Committee
Most inspected products sold online do not comply with EU chemicals law
Assessing chemicals in groups: faster action on harmful chemicals
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