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Established in 2007 in Helsinki, we have evolved from a small team of experts into a dynamic and multicultural workplace with over 600 professionals from across Europe.

Our purpose

We protect health and the environment through our work on chemical safety. As a public body, we operate with transparency and integrity, prioritising the interests and well-being of EU citizens. Our funding comes from both the European Union and administrative fees from companies.

Our values

• Integrity – We earn trust by being accountable and delivering our mandate in a fair, consistent, and independent manner. We uphold the highest professional, financial, governance, and ethical standards.
• Transparency – We make our opinions and decisions in an open, understandable, and accessible way. We communicate clearly, courteously, and respectfully. We are open to engaging and embracing diverse perspectives and are inclusive in how we work. We welcome feedback.
• Collaboration – We work closely with our EU and Member State partners and institutions to deliver our shared goals and priorities. We consult and cooperate with stakeholders. We listen, engage, and consult with each other.
• Innovation – We continuously review and respond to changing circumstances. We analyse and use data and best available evidence to inform and deliver our mandate. We exploit synergies and are open to adapting operations using new technologies and ways of working.

How we are organised

At ECHA, each directorate and unit carries out specific tasks, with professionals working collaboratively within their teams and across the agency to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Explore our organisational structure, where various specialised bodies collaborate to protect human health and the environment.