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e-News 13 February 2013


13 February 2013
Biocides definitions now available in ECHA's multilingual database ECHA-term has been updated with close to 50 scientific definitions related to the new Biocides Products Regulation, which enters into operation in September. Users will also find an additional 31 substances of very high concern extracted from the Candidate List and 37 new terms from ECHA Guidance and other administrative documents. The easiest way to extract information is to search by the exact term, but users can also browse an alphabetical list which is available in all 22 EU languages. The database will be updated to include PIC terminology at a later stage. ECHA -term > ECHA's Stakeholders' Day - last month to register The Eighth Stakeholders' Day conference takes place in Helsinki on 26 March. It focuses specifically on SMEs, in particular member registrants, preparing for the 2013 REACH registration deadline. Guest speakers will present on topics including: chemical safety assessment and Chesar for member registrants; practical tips for substance evaluation; how industry can cooperate in making an application for authorisation as well as a view from NGOs on their role in applications for authorisation. In addition to being able to book one-to-one discussion slots with ECHA staff about REACH & CLP related topics, participants can bring their laptops to receive hands-on advice regarding their registration. Further information and booking slots for this new service are available when registering for the event. The Stakeholders' Day is an open event particularly relevant to those involved in REACH and CLP, industry associations, companies, public bodies, NGOs, third country representatives and the media. Special focus will be given to downstream users and 2013 registrants. The registration deadline is Tuesday 5 March. Participation is free of charge. Conference programme > Conference registration > Event page >
NEWS ALERTS New tool to support registrants in improving dossier quality now available 11 February 2013 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched the Dossier Quality Assistant to help registrants detect potential inconsistencies in their registration dossiers. Registrants are recommended to make use of the tool to proactively update dossiers or check new dossiers before submission to the Agency in order to improve the quality of REACH registrations. More > Is your substance no longer to be registered in 2013? 11 February 2013 ECHA is now publishing the list of substances to be registered in May 2013, for which the lead registrant is unknown. ECHA calls on registrants and downstream users to bring clarity on that list. More > Create the full chemical safety report with the new IUCLID CSR plug-in 11 February 2013 The European Chemicals Agency launches a new version of the IUCLID chemical safety report (CSR) plug-in. With the new release, registrants are able to integrate information directly from the Chemical safety assessment and reporting tool (Chesar) to easily create the full chemical safety report. More >
ON THE WEB Tips for Registrants and Downstream Users on Substance Evaluation under REACH The leaflet with tips for registrants and downstream users on substance evaluation is available in 23 EU languages, including Croatian. It helps companies better understand their role and responsibilities in the process. Leaflet > Open positions ECHA has opened a call for a Legal Support Officer. Deadline for applications: 21 February 2013. More > Traineeships More >

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