ECHA’s Enforcement Forum prepares a project to check if suppliers have notified hazardous chemical mixtures to the poison centres. The poison centre notifications allow appropriate emergency response. The objective of the checks is to protect human health by enforcing the requirement that suppliers of chemicals…
ECHA has launched consultations on four applications for authorisation and six review reports covering 13 uses of: Chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) Used in the functional chrome plating of helicopter transmission parts and the treatment of their surfaces to prevent corrosion. Used in the…
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 240 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and giving customers and consumers information on their safe use. The European Chemicals…
The Commission has granted a total of 13 authorisations for the following 19 uses: 4 uses of chromium trioxide; 1 use of sodium dichromate; 6 uses of 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated; 2 uses of 4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated; 3 uses of trichloroethylene; and 3 uses of…
The reported volume of hazardous chemicals imported to and exported from the European Union (EU) under the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation continued to increase in 2022. The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) annual report on the trade of chemicals that are banned or severely restricted…
EU-wide enforcement project found about 60 active substances in biocidal products that are not allowed on the EU, EEA and Swiss markets. One in three of the checked products did not comply with at least one of the checked legal requirements. The national enforcement authorities…
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has found that substances causing cancer, genetic mutations or harming reproduction are present in childcare products, such as car seats, bibs and baby changing mats. Its investigation will help the European Commission to prepare an EU-wide restriction to limit these…
The European Commission has requested ECHA to prepare a REACH restriction proposal on certain chromium (VI) substances currently on the Authorisation List of substances of very high concern. ECHA has received a mandate from the European Commission to prepare an Annex XV report for possible…
The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) supports France’s proposal to restrict the placing on the market, reuse and banning the secondary use of wood treated with creosote and related substances. The draft opinion of the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) is open for comments until…
Adaptations continue to be used more than experimental studies, with read-across being the most frequent option. In vitro non-animal test methods have seen a significant uptake in recent years The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published its fifth report on the use of alternatives…