ECHA/NR/25/01
Helsinki, 7 January 2025 – The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced a significant update to the EU’s Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation, with 40 additional hazardous chemicals being added to Annex I. This move mandates exporters to notify authorities about their intention to export these chemicals, with the requirement coming into effect on 1 March 2025.
The newly added chemicals, which now form part of the regulation, include 35 pesticides and 5 industrial chemicals. Among the most notable substances are abamectin, difenacoum, fenpropimorph, dimethomorph, triadimenol,andpenflufen.
From March, EU exporters must notify their intention to export these chemicals to non-EU countries before shipping. In most cases, they will also need explicit consent from the importing country. Additionally, cyanamideand warfarin will now require explicit consent alongside the standard notification.
A subgroup of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), has also been added to Annex V, which includes chemicals banned for export from the EU.
The update reflects the EU’s commitment to controlling hazardous chemicals in international trade and protecting global health and the environment. ECHA’s ePIC tool has been updated to assist exporters with the new requirements.
ECHA webpage: https://echa.europa.eu/-/40-hazardous-chemicals-added-to-pic-exporters-can-start-notifying-authorities-now
Ekotox Centers Chemicals Management: https://ekotox.eu/chemicals-management/