We look forward to seeing you on January 28 and 29, 2026 at the Maison de la Mécanique in Courbevoie for the 9th edition of the États Généraux des Technologies sans Chrome Hexavalent. In an industrial context of high regulatory tension, this event will review technological advances and the new obligations arising fromchanges in the REACH regulation.

Last April, ECHA published a proposal for extended restrictions on numerous hexavalent chromium-based substances. This proposal, which gradually replaces the authorization regime, marks a turning point for the surface treatment industry. A public consultation has been underway since June 2025, and promises major changes in the future.

For manufacturers, the stakes are high:

• Secure processes,

• Maintain regulatory compliance,

• While speeding up the adoption of effective alternatives to chromium VI-based processes.

This new edition of the États Généraux will bring together experts, solution providers, institutional representatives and industrial users for conferences, feedback and in-depth debates.

A crucial meeting to anticipate the sector's transformations and build, together, a path of responsible innovation.

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