REACH

Do you have information about analytical methods to measure CMRs in childcare products?

We are looking for information on analytical methods to detect and measure carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic (CMR) substances in childcare articles. The information will help us in drafting an investigation report for the European Commission, who is planning to prepare a REACH restriction proposal. This call for evidence follows a broader consultation earlier this year.

Have your say by 7 June 2023. Our report is expected to be ready in November 2023.

Commission adopts restriction on lead in PVC

The European Commission adopted on 3 May 2023 a regulation prohibiting the use and placing on the market of lead in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) articles. This concludes a process that started in 2016 when ECHA introduced a restriction proposal for the first time.

Assessment of regulatory needs report published

Report for the following substance group is now available on our website:

• 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)glycine derivatives

If you have questions or feedback related to the assessment work, you can send them to us through this webform.

List of substances not benefitting from reduced information requirements removed from ECHA's website

The list was created in 2016 to help registrants interpret the criteria of Annex III of REACH when preparing their registrations for the 2018 registration deadline.

CLP

New proposals to harmonise classification and labelling

Three proposals have been submitted for:

• Tincalconite (B4Na2O7.5H2O) (EC 601-708-8, CAS 12045-88-4)
• Ulexite (CaNaH12(BO3)5.2H2O); Ulexite (CaNaH12(BO3)5.2H2O), calcined (EC -, CAS -)
• Colemanite (CaH(BO2)3.2H2O); Boron calcium oxide (B6Ca2O11), hydrate (1:5);Colemanite, calcined (EC -, CAS -)

Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling

We are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposal for:

• benzobicyclon (ISO); 3-[2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl]-4-(phenylthio)bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-2-one (EC -, CAS 156963-66-5).

The proposal format combines the draft assessment report prepared according to the Plant Protection Products Regulation and the proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) under the CLP regulation. For additional information, consult the Commission’s Guidelines on Active Substances and Plant Protection Products.

For more information on the active substance and on the studies included in the CLH report, consult the draft assessment report on the European Food Safety Authority's consultation website.

Have your say by 7 July 2023.

Biocides

Reminder: consultations for alternatives

• formaldehyde released from the reaction products of paraformaldehyde and 2-hydroxypropylamine (ratio 1:1)
  
• formaldehyde released from the reaction products of paraformaldehyde and 2-hydroxypropylamine (ratio 3:2)

The deadline is approaching – have your say by 26 May 2023.

Prior Informed Consent

Commission consultation on the production for export of chemicals banned in the EU

The European Commission is looking for information as part of its initiative to prohibit the production for export of certain hazardous chemicals that are banned in the EU – to protect non-EU countries from their negative effects on health and the environment.

Have your say by 31 July 2023.

ECHA

Annual report on helpdesk activities published

In 2022, EU/EEA national helpdesks received more than 40 000 questions and around 9 500 questions were sent to ECHA's helpdesks. Helpdesks will continue supporting companies and stakeholders also in the future when  e.g. CLP and REACH revisions may result in new obligations.

Member State Committee meets in May-June

European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials

Final reminder: call for study proposals

If you still want to propose a topic for upcoming studies for the EUON, this is your final chance. The call for study proposals closes on 12 May 2023.

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