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ECHA Weekly - 16 August 2018

Lower concentration limit proposed for PAHs found in granules and mulches

The Netherlands has prepared a proposal to support a possible restriction to address the risks from eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) found in granules and mulches used in synthetic turf pitches, or in loose forms at playgrounds and other sports facilities.

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Lower concentration limit proposed for PAHs found in granules and mulches
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Further substances assessed by authorities

The public activities coordination tool (PACT) has been updated with information on four substances that are undergoing hazard assessment or risk management option analysis by authorities.


Public activities coordination tool

New intention to identify a substance of very high concern

A new intention for identification as a substance of very high concern have been received for perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS), its salts and related substances (EC -; CAS -).


Registry of current SVHC intentions

Testing proposals

ECHA has launched 19 new public consultations on testing proposals. The deadline to comment these is 24 September 2018.


There are currently 30 public consultations open on testing proposals.

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