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As Chief Technology and Product Officer, I spend a lot of time thinking about where technology can create real value for our clients, and where it risks creating more noise than progress. AI is one of those areas where both are true.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has initiated 14 new public consultations on testing proposals, with a submission deadline of 16 October 2025. These consultations are part of ECHA's ongoing efforts to identify Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under the REACH Regulation. The inclusion of a substance in the SVHC Candidate List can trigger regulatory obligations, including authorisation requirements and communication in the supply chain. 

As Europe accelerates its transition to IUCLID-based regulatory systems, many organisations are discovering just how complex compliance management can be. Whether preparing biocides dossiers for the 2026 deadline or compiling microplastics reports due in 2026–2027, the challenge is the same: navigating a powerful but unforgiving system.