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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

2

Biocidal Products Committee: Ethanol opinion explained

3

PFAS restriction proposal and new hazard classes: December committee updates

4

EU enforcement project: targeted checks uncovered non-compliances in imported products.

5

PFAS, titanium dioxide, and new tasks: September committee updates

6

PFAS, Chromium VI and worker safety: June committee updates

7

Biocidal Products Committee: Analysing alternatives to anticoagulant rodenticides

8

PFAS restriction update: energy, transport and fluorinated gases

9

ECHA committees give update on PFAS restriction proposal and discuss harmonised classification

10

EU enforcement project checks safety data sheets - still room for improvement

11

New approach methodologies: shaping research for non-animal test methods

12

ECHA committees discuss PFAS restriction and hazards of Talc

13

ECHA’s Member State Committee: Resolving divergences for chemical safety

14

Restricting PFAS in the EU: Next sectors to be evaluated by ECHA's committees

15

Biocidal Products Committee: Applicants responsible for making sure their dossiers are complete

16

Advancing chemical safety: the impact of new hazard classes in the CLP Regulation

17

Assessing EU's chemicals legislation: more needs to be done to make chemicals safe and sustainable

18

PFAS restriction sectoral approach: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee highlights

19

Joining forces for humans, animals, environment: One Health - Part 2

20

Joining forces for humans, animals, environment: One Health - Part 1

21

EU enforcement project: excessive levels of harmful chemicals found in consumer products

22

Unpacking 5 600 comments on PFAS restriction: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee highlights

23

Biocidal Products Committee: Data gaps slowing down substance approvals and product authorisations

24

Bridging the gap between scientific research and chemicals regulation

25

Banning creosote-treated wood: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee highlights

26

Biocidal Products Committee: New Chair's outlook on future challenges

27

ECHA's committees in focus: Tim Bowmer reflects on 11 years as Chair, PFAS restrictions, and future outlook

28

Enforcement Forum's impact and future: insights from the Forum's outgoing Chair

29

Biocidal Products Committee: reflecting on ten years of committee work

30

Risk Assessment Committee backs PFAS ban in firefighting foams

31

Biocidal Products Committee: Nitrogen generated from ambient air as a low-risk active substance

32

EU enforcement project: full compliance with EU chemicals law needed

33

What we know about (bio)degradation and safety by design of nanomaterials

34

Limiting lead use for outdoor shooting and fishing: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees

35

Biocidal Products Committee: Rodent traps can be effective at controlling house mice infestations

36

EU enforcement project to focus on imported products: Enforcement Forum November highlights

37

Biocidal Products Committee: Sulphur dioxide, iodine & anticoagulant rodenticides

38

Cancer-causing PAHs in clay targets need an EU-wide ban: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees' highlights

39

OECD – 50 years of improving chemical safety worldwide

40

Record number of opinions adopted in June meeting of the Biocidal Products Committee

41

EU projects and transparency: Enforcement Forum June meeting highlights

42

Group assessment identifies need to restrict more than 30 bisphenols

43

Glyphosate, lead and silver: Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees Highlights - June 2022

44

EU Green Deal: paving the way for greener and safer chemicals

45

Highlights from the March 2022 Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis committees

46

Highlights from the March 2022 Biocidal Products Committee

47

Protecting our drinking water and food – EU restriction of PFAS in firefighting foams

48

Highlights from the December 2021 Biocidal Products Committee

49

Most inspected products sold online do not comply with EU chemicals law

50

Assessing chemicals in groups: faster action on harmful chemicals

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