ECHA calls for updated dossiers for substances to be assessed under CoRAP 2025-2027
On December 18, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently published its draft Community Continuous Action Plan (CoRAP) for 2025-2027. This document sets out the substances that European Union (EU) Member States will review to assess their potential risks to human health and the environment under REACH Regulation (EC) n°1907/2006 (Articles 44 to 48). ECHA invites registrants to update their REACH registration dossiers with all relevant information before March 2025.
Substances to be assessed: timetable and next steps
The CoRAP project will evaluate 28 chemical substances over a three-year period. In 2025, eight substances, including two groups of 2 substances, will be studied. This will be followed by 15 substances in 2026, and a further five in 2027. Among the substances identified, several are already known for their potential risks, such as carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and reprotoxicity (CMR), or their persistence in the environment.
The full list of substances concerned is available in ECHA's draft update of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2025-2027.
NB: The CoRAP database contains 402 unique substances/entries and is available on the ECHA website.
For each substance, the project provides non-confidential details, including chemical names, CAS numbers, reasons for concern and the Member State responsible for evaluation.
Assessment of chemical substances scheduled for 2025
Three substances are already on the current CoRAP 2024-2026 list:
- Acrylic acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol (France): suspected carcinogen, mutagen and sensitizer.
- Oligomerization products of beta-pinene (Spain): potentially persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB).
- Alpha-pinene and beta-pinene oligomerization products (Spain): suspected PBT/vPvB.
These substances are joined by five new additions to the 2025-2027 provisional list, including tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate and potassium dicyanoargentate, both suspected endocrine disruptors.
Chemical substances listed for 2026 and 2027
Substances scheduled for 2026 include products already present in CoRAP, such as 1,3-diisopropylbenzene and 4-(4-isopropoxyphenylsulfonyl)phenol, but also new entrants, such as 1,4-bis[(2,3-epoxypropoxy)methyl]cyclohexane, suspected of being mutagenic.
In 2027, France will be responsible for assessing substances such as diethyl ether, suspected of being carcinogenic and reprotoxic, and carbon black, also suspected of similar effects.
Adoption process and industry implications
ECHA's Member State Committee will review the draft list in February 2025, before final adoption and official publication by CoRAP on March 25.This annual update targets substances that could pose significant risks. If hazards are confirmed, the authorities will be able to take various follow-up measures, including :
- Harmonization of classification and labeling;
- Identification as a substance of very high concern (SVHC);
- Restriction under the REACH regulation.
At the same time, the industries concerned are encouraged to take voluntary action to minimize the risks associated with these substances.
Removal from the list: clarifying the risks
Some substances on the previous list have been withdrawn from the 2025-2027 project, such as benzaldehyde, for which France considers that the available data are sufficient to address the initial concerns. Others, such as sodium hydroxymethanesulfinate, could be reinstated if concerns remain following ongoing assessments.
Outlook for the years ahead
The CoRAP process is essential to ensuring chemical safety in Europe. ECHA and the Member States will continue to work together to identify substances at risk and implement appropriate measures. Industry, for its part, is invited to anticipate these developments by proactively updating its dossiers and integrating responsible practices to protect health and the environment.
How EcoMundo can help you :
- Take advantage of our expertise to audit and update your REACH dossiers:
We help registrants analyze their registration dossiers and update them with the necessary data, in line with the specific requirements identified in CoRAP.
- Rely on our experts for risk assessment:
Our chemical regulatory experts can assess the risks associated with substances included in CoRAP, taking into account identified concerns (carcinogenicity, endocrine disruption, etc.).
- Choose a customized compliance strategy:
We develop tailored management strategies for priority substances, including anticipating future regulations or proposing safer alternatives.
- Benefit from comprehensive support during assessments:
We support you throughout interactions with the competent authorities, preparing sound technical arguments and responding to requests for information.
- Enhance your skills with our training courses:
EcoMundo offers training sessions to raise your teams' awareness of the regulatory requirements linked to CoRAP and the REACH process.
- Access high-performance management tools:
Use our digital tools to centralize your data, track your regulatory obligations and ensure ongoing compliance.
Contact us free of charge and without obligation for more information.
On December 18, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently published its draft Community Continuous Action Plan (CoRAP) for 2025-2027. This document sets out the substances that European Union (EU) Member States will review to assess their potential risks to human health and the environment under REACH Regulation (EC) n°1907/2006 (Articles 44 to 48). ECHA invites registrants to update their REACH registration dossiers with all relevant information before March 2025.
Substances to be assessed: timetable and next steps
The CoRAP project will evaluate 28 chemical substances over a three-year period. In 2025, eight substances, including two groups of 2 substances, will be studied. This will be followed by 15 substances in 2026, and a further five in 2027. Among the substances identified, several are already known for their potential risks, such as carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and reprotoxicity (CMR), or their persistence in the environment.
The full list of substances concerned is available in ECHA's draft update of the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the years 2025-2027.
NB: The CoRAP database contains 402 unique substances/entries and is available on the ECHA website.
For each substance, the project provides non-confidential details, including chemical names, CAS numbers, reasons for concern and the Member State responsible for evaluation.
Assessment of chemical substances scheduled for 2025
Three substances are already on the current CoRAP 2024-2026 list:
- Acrylic acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol (France): suspected carcinogen, mutagen and sensitizer.
- Oligomerization products of beta-pinene (Spain): potentially persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB).
- Alpha-pinene and beta-pinene oligomerization products (Spain): suspected PBT/vPvB.
These substances are joined by five new additions to the 2025-2027 provisional list, including tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate and potassium dicyanoargentate, both suspected endocrine disruptors.
Chemical substances listed for 2026 and 2027
Substances scheduled for 2026 include products already present in CoRAP, such as 1,3-diisopropylbenzene and 4-(4-isopropoxyphenylsulfonyl)phenol, but also new entrants, such as 1,4-bis[(2,3-epoxypropoxy)methyl]cyclohexane, suspected of being mutagenic.
In 2027, France will be responsible for assessing substances such as diethyl ether, suspected of being carcinogenic and reprotoxic, and carbon black, also suspected of similar effects.
Adoption process and industry implications
ECHA's Member State Committee will review the draft list in February 2025, before final adoption and official publication by CoRAP on March 25.This annual update targets substances that could pose significant risks. If hazards are confirmed, the authorities will be able to take various follow-up measures, including :
- Harmonization of classification and labeling;
- Identification as a substance of very high concern (SVHC);
- Restriction under the REACH regulation.
At the same time, the industries concerned are encouraged to take voluntary action to minimize the risks associated with these substances.
Removal from the list: clarifying the risks
Some substances on the previous list have been withdrawn from the 2025-2027 project, such as benzaldehyde, for which France considers that the available data are sufficient to address the initial concerns. Others, such as sodium hydroxymethanesulfinate, could be reinstated if concerns remain following ongoing assessments.
Outlook for the years ahead
The CoRAP process is essential to ensuring chemical safety in Europe. ECHA and the Member States will continue to work together to identify substances at risk and implement appropriate measures. Industry, for its part, is invited to anticipate these developments by proactively updating its dossiers and integrating responsible practices to protect health and the environment.
How EcoMundo can help you :
- Take advantage of our expertise to audit and update your REACH dossiers:
We help registrants analyze their registration dossiers and update them with the necessary data, in line with the specific requirements identified in CoRAP.
- Rely on our experts for risk assessment:
Our chemical regulatory experts can assess the risks associated with substances included in CoRAP, taking into account identified concerns (carcinogenicity, endocrine disruption, etc.).
- Choose a customized compliance strategy:
We develop tailored management strategies for priority substances, including anticipating future regulations or proposing safer alternatives.
- Benefit from comprehensive support during assessments:
We support you throughout interactions with the competent authorities, preparing sound technical arguments and responding to requests for information.
- Enhance your skills with our training courses:
EcoMundo offers training sessions to raise your teams' awareness of the regulatory requirements linked to CoRAP and the REACH process.
- Access high-performance management tools:
Use our digital tools to centralize your data, track your regulatory obligations and ensure ongoing compliance.
Contact us free of charge and without obligation for more information.
