Commission Recommendation (EU) 2026/510 on revising the European assessment framework for safe and sustainable by design chemicals and materials

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Competent Authority

European Commission

Type

Guidance

Status

In force

Release Date

2026-03-10

Implementation Date

2026-03-10

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On March 10, 2026, the European Commission published Commission Recommendation (EU) 2026/510. This act revises the European assessment framework for Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) chemicals and materials, providing an updated, lifecycle-based methodology to guide innovation toward safer, environmentally sustainable, and socio-economically responsible chemicals and materials.