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ECHA Weekly - 23 August 2017

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Call for evidence on restriction proposal on PAHs in plastic and rubber granulates

The Netherlands has notified its intention to prepare a restriction proposal on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in granulates used as infill material in synthetic turf pitches. It will, in cooperation with ECHA, assess the risks to human health associated with the use of these PAHs.

Interested parties can now submit any information they have related to the PAHs in infill material to help prepare the dossier. Other information on the possible risks of using synthetic turf are also welcome.

This call for evidence is open until 18 October 2017.

Current calls for comments and evidence


REACH 2018

Update to REACH 2018 phase 5 to include IUCLID Cloud for SMEs

The introductory text for the fifth phase for successful REACH registration by 31 May 2018 has been updated with information about the IUCLID Cloud for SMEs - launched at the end of July. An update of the respective support pages is on the way and will be translated and published soon.

SMEs and consultants working with SMEs are encouraged to use the IUCLID cloud to better collaborate and ease the preparation of their dossiers.

Phase 5


REACH

Survey of tattoo ink and permanent make-up manufacturers - extended deadline

Do you make tattoo inks or permanent make-up? We are looking at a possible EU-wide restriction on certain substances and would like to hear from you. Give us your feedback on alternatives and the costs of a restriction. Respond by 10 September 2017.

Restriction intention | Survey


Downstream users

Sunset date for Chromium VI compounds approaches - what should downstream users do?

ECHA has published on its website a Q&A to clarify the legal obligations for downstream users of Chromium VI compounds after the sunset date which is 21 September 2017.

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We have received feedback that some of the links included were broken. They have now been fixed. Happy browsing!

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Board of Appeal

Summaries of decisions on nanomaterials appeals available

Summaries of the Board of Appeal’s decisions of 30 June 2017 in cases A-014-2015 and A-015-2015, concerning synthetic amorphous silica (SAS) are available online.

Case A-014-2015 | Case A-015-2015


Events

Five weeks to go: get up-to-date at our Biocides Day

Have you already registered for our free Biocides Day on 26 and 27 September? The event offers the latest on the Biocidal Products Regulation from ECHA, the European Commission and Member States, and case studies from companies. If you have questions, you can book a one-to-one session with our experts. Registration closes on 7 September.

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Save the date: Stock-taking Conference on Applications for Authorisation
13-14 November 2017

Together with the European Commission, ECHA will organise a conference on applications for authorisation on 13-14 November in Helsinki.

The purpose of the conference is to assess the evolution and achievements of the authorisation process in terms of substitution, risk reduction and cost-effectiveness. It will also discuss how to improve the process.

Registration for this free-of-charge conference will start soon.

Event page

Save the date: REACH 2018 conference 30-31 January

Join our free REACH 2018 Stakeholders' Day on 30 and 31 January 2018 in Helsinki. This is your chance to get the most up-to-date advice and the support you need for REACH 2018 registration. The conference offers one-to-one meetings with our experts and training on IT tools. Registration will start in September.

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Webinar: Getting to know the IUCLID Cloud
20 September 2017 11:00 - 12:00 EEST, GMT + 3

The webinar is intended for industry to receive an introduction on:

  • ECHA Cloud Services and the IUCLID Cloud for SMEs
  • How to subscribe to the cloud and manage your account
  • How to use the cloud and create a dossier
You will have the chance to ask questions from our expert panel.

Register

Notifying hazardous mixtures to poison centres: few places left
3 October 2017, 11:00 to 12:00 EEST, GMT +3

This webinar is filling up quickly so register now to ensure your place!

The webinar gives an overview of the harmonisation of information submitted for hazardous mixtures to poison centres in the European Union as of 2020. It is open to all interested parties, but particularly relevant for industry and authorities. You will be able to ask questions from our expert panel.

Register


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