The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced updates to EU REACH Annex XVII restrictions involving PFHxA-related substances and 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT). The updates introduce new restrictions and compliance obligations for products and materials containing these substances within the European Union market.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced updates to EU REACH Annex XVII restrictions involving PFHxA-related substances and 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT). The updates introduce new restrictions and compliance obligations for products and materials containing these substances within the European Union market. The PFHxA restriction, effective October 2026, targets PFHxA, its salts, and related substances due to concerns regarding environmental persistence and human exposure. The 2,4-DNT restriction, effective May 10, 2027, introduces additional controls on the use and placing on the market of this hazardous chemical substance