When a substance is identified as posing a risk to human health or the environment, EU Member States or the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) may submit a restriction proposal.
Following public consultations and opinion development by expert committees, ECHA submits a recommendation to the European Commission.
If the recommendation is accepted, it is published in the EU Official Journal (OJ) and enters into legal force.
On June 3, 2025, the European Commission (EC) issued Regulation (EU) 2025/1090 amending REACH Annex XVII to impose restrictions on DMAC and NEP.
Publication in the EU Official Journal (EU 2025/1090): June 3, 2025
Date of entry into force: June 23, 2025
Regulation overview
EU REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, EC 1907/2006) is the EU’s comprehensive regulatory framework for the management of chemical substances, covering registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction.
When a substance is identified as posing a risk to human health or the environment, EU Member States or the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) may submit a restriction proposal.
Following public consultations and opinion development by expert committees, ECHA submits a recommendation to the European Commission.
If the recommendation is accepted, it is published in the EU Official Journal (OJ) and enters into legal force.
Key Changes
Addition of Entry 80 (DMAC) and Entry 81 (NEP) to Annex XVII of REACH
Substance Details
DMAC and NEP are commonly used solvents in industrial applications.
Due to concerns over occupational exposure, they have been designated as restricted substances to reduce health risks to workers.
80
DMAC
127-19-5
Solvent, man-made fibres, varnishes for electrical wire insulation, etc
81
NEP
2687-91-4
Solvent, polymer processing, lubricants, etc