ECHA
Commission evaluates ECHA's performance
The objective was to assess ECHA's performance following the better regulation EU evaluation guidelines. The scope covers the full range of ECHA’s operations and processes under the REACH, CLP, BPR and PIC regulations. This evaluation is based on the effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, relevance and EU added value of ECHA’s work.
The study is one of the other studies carried out in the framework of REACH REFIT evaluation.
Final report | Annexes
REACH
Consumer confidence in chemicals improving
At the Helsinki Chemicals Forum last week, Commissioner Bieńkowska presented in her keynote speech the Eurobarometer survey's findings on chemical safety. The study looks at the impact REACH has made in its 10 years’ existence.
Eurobarometer survey
REACH Authorisation List updated
An update to the Authorisation List of REACH (Annex XIV) has been published. 12 new substances are now subject to authorisation for being used after the sunset date. Annex XIV now contains 43 substances.
Official journal
Titanium dioxide proposed to be classified as suspected of causing cancer when inhaled
ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) concluded that the available scientific evidence meets the criteria in the CLP Regulation to classify titanium dioxide as a substance suspected of causing cancer through the inhalation route. The opinion will be formally adopted later by written procedure or at the September meeting.
Press release
RAC agrees on two opinions on occupational exposure and on 11 harmonised classification cases
The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has for the first time adopted scientific opinions on occupational exposure for two substances: MOCA and for arsenic acid and its inorganic compounds. RAC adopted 10 opinions on harmonised classification and labelling and additionally agreed on the classification of titanium dioxide. The committee also agreed on 14 draft opinions and adopted one final opinion on applications for authorisation.
News alert | Annex
New support page and formats for authorisation review reports
ECHA has updated its support page on applications for authorisation. It now contains updated formats for applications and review reports. Authorisation holders can re-apply by submitting a review report if they need to continue using a substance of very high concern listed on the Authorisation List after the end of their time-limited review period.
News item | Support page for review reports | Formats for applications and review reports
Committees’ opinions on applications for authorisation available
The consolidated opinions of the Committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-economic Analysis for uses of the following substances are available on our website:
- one use of chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8; CAS 1333-82-0) by Euro Cryospace France;
- one use of 1,2-dichloroethane (EDC) (EC 203-458-1; CAS 107-06-2) by Akzo Nobel Chemicals SpA; and
- two uses of 1,2-dichloroethane (EDC) (EC 203-458-1; CAS 107-06-2) by ORGAPHARM.
Adopted opinions
New intentions to identify substances of very high concern
New intentions for identification as a substance of very high concern have been received for:
- cadmium carbonate (EC 208-168-9, CAS 513-78-0),
- cadmium hydroxide (EC 244-168-5, CAS 21041-95-2),
- cadmium nitrate (EC 233-710-6, CAS 10325-94-7), and
- tricobalt tetraoxide containing ≥ 0.1 % w/w nickel oxides (EC 215-157-2, CAS 1308-06-1).
The expected submission date for these is 7 August 2017.
Registry of current SVHC intentions
Further substances assessed by authorities
The public activities coordination tool (PACT) has been updated with information on five substances that are undergoing risk management option analysis or hazard assessment by authorities.
Public activities coordination tool
CLP
A new proposal to harmonise classification and labelling
A new proposal has been received for methyl benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate; Carbendazim (ISO) (EC 234-232-0, CAS 10605-21-7).
Submitted CLH proposals | CLH intentions
Biocides
New R4BP 3 version offers easier submission processes and improved communication tasks
The biocides submission tool, R4BP 3, has been updated to provide more flexibility and improved display and search functionalities. The tool also has an enhanced communication and notification system for national authorities.
News item
Downstream users
New version of the ESCom standard phrase catalogue published
Harmonised phrases in exposure scenarios help downstream users recognise and understand information more readily. The catalogue of standard phrases for exposure scenarios has been updated. The ESCom project aims to provide standard phrases on the safe use of chemicals for the extended safety data sheet in a consistent and harmonised way throughout the supply chain.
Cefic's ESCom web page
Events
Get up-to-date on biocides
26-27 September 2017
Book your seat at our free Biocides Stakeholders' Day on 26 and 27 September. The event gives you the latest information on the Biocidal Products Regulation from ECHA and the European Commission and case studies from companies. You can also take part in training on biocides IT tools and book a one-to-one session.
Register
REACH 2018 animation: find your co-registrants
John, the star of our new series of animations has released his second video focusing on the second step for successful registration: finding your co-registrants. The series is designed to guide you through the registration process in an easily understandable and accessible way. The video is subtitled in 23 EU languages.
Video: Find your co-registrants | Video: Know your portfolio | REACH 2018 web pages
Calls for information
Call for evidence on the use of D4/D5 in consumer and professional products updated
ECHA has updated its ongoing call for evidence on the uses of D4/D5 in ‘leave-on’ cosmetic products and other consumer/professional products. The call has been updated to specify additional information that ECHA hopes to receive from stakeholders in relation to the impacts of a previous restriction on the placing on the market of D4/D5 in ‘wash-off’ cosmetic products. ECHA’s call for evidence is open until 3 August 2017.
Call for evidence | Background note
Have a look at the 21 currently open consultations on our home page.
All open consultations
