Preconfigured IUCLID 5 available for applications for authorisation

ECHA has released a Preconfigured IUCLID 5 for Application for Authorisation (AfA) to support industry, in particular small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), in creating applications for authorisation.

This new way of providing IUCLID 5 aims to help companies that do not yet have IUCLID 5 installed, particularly SMEs, to prepare dossiers for applications for authorisation.

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Registry of Intentions updated

Restrictions

Two restriction intentions have been submitted. The submissions are: methanol (EC 200-659-6) from Poland and N,N-dimethylformamide, dimethyl formamide (EC 200-679-5) from Italy.

Submitted Restriction proposals

New CLH consultation launched on the biocide reaction products of paraformaldehyde with 2-hydroxypropylamine (ratio 1:1)

ECHA has launched a 45-day public commenting period on the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) proposal for reaction products of paraformaldehyde with 2-hydroxypropylamine (ratio 1:1) submitted by Austria.

This substance is used in disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals, in in-can preservatives, preservatives for liquid-cooling and processing systems and metal-working fluid. There is currently no harmonised classification for this biocide active substance, and the dossier submitter is proposing classification for skin corrosion, skin sensitisation, carcinogenicity, germ cell mutagenicity and as hazardous to the aquatic environment. The final date for submitting comments is 6 March 2015.

CLH current consultations

Announcement of a new appeal

The Board of Appeal has published an announcement of a new appeal. Case A-012-2014 concerns a compliance check decision.

Appeal announcements

10th Stakeholders' Day Conference – Registration open

27 May 2015, Helsinki

The 10th conference offers participants the chance to hear the latest news and updates from ECHA, European industry associations and NGOs.

Industry participants have the possibility to book one-to-one sessions with the Agency's scientific experts during the conference to discuss specific topics and to receive advice and guidance for key processes relevant to the implementation of the European chemicals legislation.

A detailed programme will be published on the event page closer to the event date. The conference takes place in ECHA's premises in Helsinki and will be web-streamed live. Participation to the conference is free-of-charge.

For any event related enquiries, contact us at: echa-events@echa.europa.eu.

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Helsinki Chemicals Forum – reduced registration fee

28-29 May 2015, Helsinki

The next Helsinki Chemicals Forum takes place in Helsinki, following ECHA's 10th Stakeholders' Day conference.

Participants of the Stakeholders' Day are entitled to a reduced entrance fee for the 2015 Helsinki Chemicals Forum by using the registration code "SHD2015" when registering. The standard registration fee will be reduced from 870 € to 650 €. Chemical Watch organises a workshop on the second day of the Helsinki Chemicals Forum which costs an additional 250 €.

The Helsinki Chemicals Forum aims to become the pre-eminent thinktank dedicated to inclusive, transparent and independent debate on the key issues of safe chemicals management. It is an independent forum engaging international authorities, industry leaders, NGOs, academics, the media and other interested parties in an open dialogue.

Helsinki Chemicals Forum

Shaping the future of food safety, together

14-16 October 2015, Milan

Scientists from inside and outside Europe are invited to attend a major scientific conference organised by EFSA on the occasion of the World EXPO 2015. The conference focuses on two major themes - Assessment Science, and Science, Innovation and Society - and is organised in plenary and breakout sessions.

Participants are invited to register online by 15 May 2015. Scientists and early-career researchers have the opportunity to showcase their work by submitting an abstract for the poster session by 3 April 2015.

To help early-career researchers participate in the conference, EFSA is offering to make a financial contribution to the travel and accommodation costs of selected participants. The conference is free of charge for participants.

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