ECHA conducts risk assessments through a multi-step process involving registration, evaluation, authorisation, and restriction:
Registration: Manufacturers and importers must provide detailed information about the chemicals they produce or bring into the EU market. This includes data on the chemical's properties, uses, and potential risks. Evaluation: ECHA evaluates the information submitted during registration to ensure its completeness and accuracy. This step may involve further testing to clarify uncertainties. Authorisation: Certain hazardous chemicals require authorisation before they can be used. ECHA assesses the risks and benefits of these chemicals to determine whether their use can be permitted under specific conditions. Restriction: If a chemical poses an unacceptable risk, ECHA can propose restrictions on its use, which may include bans or limitations on certain applications.
