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 a high level of protection for human health and the environment while promoting the competitiveness of the chemical industry in Europe. ECHA operates under the REACH regulation, which stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals. The agency provides guidance to companies on how to comply with chemical regulations and maintains a database of registered substances, helping to ensure that chemicals are used safely and responsibly across the EU.