European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is an agency of the European Union responsible for managing and regulating chemical substances. Its main role is to ensure that chemicals used in products are safe for human health and the environment. ECHA evaluates the safety of these chemicals, maintains a database of information, and supports companies in complying with EU regulations, such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals). By doing this, ECHA helps to protect public health and the environment from harmful chemical exposure while fostering innovation and competitiveness in the chemical industry.