ECHA postpones decision on ethanol: new date set for 2026

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced that its opinion on the classification of ethanol will be postponed until 2026, while the evaluation of this substance’s use in biocidal products and other industrial sectors continues.

The European Chemicals Agency has communicated that the approval or rejection of ethanol as an active substance in disinfectants will be delayed until 2026, instead of 2025 as initially planned. This postponement affects the regulatory timeline for the assessment and possible classification of this substance, which is widely used in industrial, cosmetic, and biocidal products, as well as in disinfectants and sanitizing solutions. The aim is to ensure that any decision is based on solid scientific data and a transparent process that protects human health and the environment.

This delay means that companies must remain attentive to regulatory updates in the coming months, particularly regarding its use as a biocide and the potential implications for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. At Siam, we will closely monitor any developments to provide updated SDS generation software and enable our clients to create chemical documentation that is always up to date.