The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) published, on 10 March, practice directions for companies and other interested parties wishing to appeal against certain decisions. These practice directions are intended to help appellants and their representatives prepare appeals in the most effective way. The directions include specific rules as well as templates and a check list to enable appellants to ensure that they submit the information necessary for their appeal in due time. In accordance with Article 91 of the REACH (registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals) regulation, the Board of Appeal, made up of a president and two members, is responsible for deciding on appeals. The practice directions are available at echa.europa.eu/appeals/app_procedure_en.asp