European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) - (Decentralised Agencies)
Target group
SMEs, Large Enterprises, Government, Cities, Communities & NGOs, Knowledge Centers
Type of funding
No direct funding
Project type
Research
Area
International Cooperation, Key Enabling Technologies, Partnerships with Industry & MS, Raw Materials, Manufacturing
Info last updated 9 months ago
Summary
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) works for the safe use of chemicals. It implements the EU's groundbreaking chemicals legislation, benefiting human health, the environment and innovation and competitiveness in Europe
Budget
Not Applicable
Official information source
https://european-union.europa.eu/institutions-law-budget/institutions-and-bo...Description
Decentralised Agencies
Decentralised agencies contribute to the implementation of EU policies. They also support cooperation between the EU and national governments by pooling technical and specialist expertise from both the EU institutions and national authorities. Decentralised agencies are set up for an indefinite period and are located across the EU.
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Overview
- Role: ECHA works for the safe use of chemicals
- Director: Bjorn Hansen
- Established in: 2007
- Number of staff: about 600
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
- Website: ECHA
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) works for the safe use of chemicals. It implements the EU's groundbreaking chemicals legislation, benefiting human health, the environment and innovation and competitiveness in Europe.
What it does
- helps companies comply with specific EU legislation on chemicals or biocides:
- cooperates with international organisations & stakeholders to promote safe use of chemicals
- provides information on chemicals & their safe use through a unique free database
- works with the European Commission & EU governments to identify substances that give cause for concern & take decisions on EU-level risk management
- encourages innovation in the chemical industry by replacing substances that give cause for concern
Who benefits
- Members of the public & the environment are less exposed to hazardous chemicals & benefit from safer products. Consumers can ask about hazardous chemicals in the products they buy.
- Workers & other users of chemicals benefit from improved information about the hazards of chemicals they handle, & how to use them safely.
- Industry is helped to comply with legislation. Innovative companies can take advantage of the need to phase out the most hazardous substances.
- Developing countries receive information on how to handle hazardous chemicals safely.
Further information
Contact
European Chemicals Agency
Mailing address
P.O.Box 400
00121 Helsinki
Finland
Website: https://echa.europa.eu/en/home
Postal address: Telakkakatu 6, 00150 Helsinki, Finland
