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REACH

Consultation on draft investigation report on the presence of CMRs in childcare articles

We have drafted this report to support the European Commission in preparing a restriction proposal for carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic (CMR, cat 1A or 1B) substances that may be present in childcare articles.

Have your say on the draft report until 29 September 2023.

PFAS restriction proposal – one month to have your say

The consultation on the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) restriction proposal, prepared by the Danish, German, Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish authorities, closes in one month.

Take the opportunity and send us scientific and technical information on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of PFAS until 25 September 2023.

New substance evaluation conclusion published for CoRAP substance

Use of diisocyanates restricted under REACH

Diisocyanates cannot be used on their own or as a constituent in other substances or in mixtures for industrial and professional uses in concentrations equal or above 0.1 % by weight after 24 August 2023, unless the user has successfully completed a training on the safe use of the substance. Placing on the market has already been restricted since 24 February 2022.

Diisocyanates are respiratory and skin sensitisers. They are mainly used to make polyurethane products, such as foams, sealants and coatings. Restricting their use is estimated to prevent over 3 000 new cases of occupational asthma a year in the EU. The restriction proposal was prepared by German authorities and supported by ECHA’s scientific committees.

Biocides

Efficacy guidance updated

We have recently updated the guidance on Biocidal Product Regulation - Volume II, Parts B+C Efficacy Assessment and Evaluation. It now addresses the efficacy tests requirements and the acceptance criteria of preservatives for liquid-cooling and processing systems (product-type 11), and slimicides (product-type 12).

Open positions

Regulatory officer

We are recruiting regulatory officers with knowledge and professional experience in areas such as risk management, chemical engineering or materials science.

If you also have excellent project management skills, and are proactive and solution-oriented, you could be the one we are looking for.

Read more about the job on our website and apply by 26 September 2023.

IT-tools

IUCLID 6 replacing REACH-IT online dossiers

In January 2024, we will remove the REACH-IT online dossier preparation functionality for downstream user notifications of authorised uses and C&L notifications. IUCLID 6 on ECHA Cloud Services will replace the REACH-IT online dossiers for searching substances, their authorised uses, and their classification and labelling.

There is no deadline for companies to transfer their notifications to IUCLID format.

Other

Asian Chemicals Forum: 5-6 September

On 5 September 2023, Erwin Annys, our Head of Unit for Support and Enforcement, gives a training session in the Asian Chemicals Forum on things that you should know about REACH when exporting to EU.

Check the full programme and the different options for registering to the event online.

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