ECHA Weekly - 3 May 2023

Info session on PFAS restriction proposal: first Q&As now online

The first batch of questions and answers focuses on the consultation itself, the opinion-making in ECHA’s committees and the REACH restriction process. More will be added later in May-June. We received altogether over 1 600 questions during the info session on 5 April 2023.

If you missed the event, watch the recording and check the presentations online.

Have your say on the proposed restriction through our ongoing consultation by 25 September 2023.

REACH

Robust study summaries effectively support hazard assessment

The final report of the OECD’s project, led by ECHA, on the role of robust study summaries for the hazard assessment of chemicals finds they are fit for purpose. The report also highlights a number of areas for improvement to further increase the trustworthiness and usefulness of robust study summaries.

Member States back microplastics restriction

The EU Member States have voted in favour of restricting intentionally added microplastics on 26 April 2023 in the European Commission’s REACH Committee. The Commission’s draft regulation will still be scrutinised by the European Parliament and Council before it can be adopted.

RAC opinions on restriction proposals available

New substance evaluation conclusion published for CoRAP substance

New intention to identify a substance of very high concern

Assessment of regulatory needs report published

Testing proposals

We have launched nine new consultations on testing proposals. The deadline for comments is 19 June 2023.

There are currently 31 open consultations on testing proposals.

Testing developmental toxicity under REACH

Our scientists have published an article about the adequate study design for developmental toxicity, including the selection of species, dose level and route.

The article is available in Current Opinion on Toxicology, COTOX.

CLP

New proposal to harmonise classification and labelling

Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling

ECHA

New data availability system coming – data on current system frozen

From 19 May 2023, we will no longer update the REACH registration data that you can access through our website. The REACH registration factsheets will remain online, but will not be updated before the end of 2023 when the new system is expected to be available.

If you want to know more about the new system, check the recording, presentations and Q&As from our webinar on 19 April 2023.

IT tools maintenance on 5-8 May 2023

Due to maintenance, most of our IT-systems are unavailable between 5 and 8 May 2023.

Tenders

Contractor to build regulatory tools for scientific methods

Do you have experience in transitioning new approach methodologies based research into regulatory tools in the context of REACH and CLP? Check our call for tenders, with deadline on 28 July 2023.

Data service provider for EUCLEF

We are looking for a contractor to supply regulatory information on how a chemical is regulated at EU level, as well as provide IT solutions and Helpdesk services for the European Union Chemicals Legislation Finder. The deadline for tenders is 21 June 2023.

European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials

Call for study proposals extended

The EUON has extended the deadline for proposing topics for upcoming studies. Submit your proposal by 12 May 2023 and potentially contribute to the work of the observatory.