The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is an agency of the European Union responsible for managing the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemical substances. Established in 2007, its main goal is to ensure that chemicals used in the EU are safe for human health and the environment. ECHA plays a crucial role in implementing the REACH regulation, which stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals. ECHA provides guidance and support to companies in complying with chemical regulations and promotes the safe use of chemicals. The agency also maintains a public database that contains information on chemical substances, helping to inform consumers and businesses about potential risks associated with chemicals.