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(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silanetriol and any of its mono-, di- or tri-O-(alkyl) derivatives | - | - | 01/04/2015 | 28/05/2015 | The objective of this call is to gather information from as many relevant stakeholders as possible for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier on polyfluorinated silanes in combination with one or more organic solvents in aerosol spray cans sold to the general public. | Details |
10 Annex XIV phthalates: entries 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 44, 45, and 46 | - | - | 08/12/2021 | 26/01/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A) and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment | - | - | 22/10/2021 | 22/12/2021 | Bisphenol A and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment | Details |
4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A) and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment | - | - | 14/10/2020 | 15/02/2021 | This call for evidence aims to investigate the manufacture, import, use and placing on the market of Bisphenol A and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment, as well as on the possibility for substitution, potential alternatives and on the socio-economic impacts of substitution. Information on the life cycle, emissions to the environment and the use in articles and occurrence in polymers is also of interest. | Details |
5-sec-butyl-2-(2,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)-5-methyl-1,3-dioxane [1], 5-sec-butyl-2-(4,6-dimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)-5-methyl-1,3-dioxane [2] covering any of the individual stereoisomers of [1] and [2] or any combination thereof | - | - | 14/06/2023 | 31/07/2023 | Call for comments on the draft screening report on the presence and risk of sixteen 1,3-dioxanes (also known as ‘Karanal’) in articles | Details |
Chromium trioxide, acids generated from chromium trioxide and their oligomers | - | - | 13/12/2023 | 27/02/2024 | Call for evidence on certain chromium (VI) substances to support the preparation of a restriction proposal | Details |
Chromium VI compounds | - | - | 03/02/2021 | 17/03/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Formaldehyde releasers | - | - | 13/07/2016 | 04/10/2016 | Call for evidence on the use of formaldehyde releasers on their own, in mixtures or in articles, by workers, professionals and consumers | Details |
Fuels/oils for decorative lamps and grill lighter fluids labelled R65 or H304 | - | - | 03/06/2014 | 30/08/2014 | Call for evidence to identify the opportunities in substituting fuels/oils for decorative lamps and grill lighter fluids labelled R65 or H304. | Details |
Isocyanates | - | - | 08/10/2015 | 01/12/2015 |
The objective of this call is to gather information from as many relevant stakeholders as possible for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier on isocyanates).
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Lead and its compounds | - | - | 10/07/2019 | 26/09/2019 | Gather evidence to re-evaluate certain derogations to entry 63 of annex XVII of REACH | Details |
Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) | - | - | 23/02/2022 | 25/03/2022 | Call for evidence to support the preparation of a restriction proposal on medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) and other substances that may contain ‘chloroalkanes with carbon chain lengths within the range from C14 to C17’ | Details |
Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) | - | - | 06/10/2021 | 28/11/2021 | Call for evidence to support the preparation of a restriction proposal on MCCP. The information gathered will be used to assess the risks posed by the use of MCCP and the socio-economic impacts of any restrictions proposed to address the risks. | Details |
microplastics | - | - | 01/03/2018 | 11/05/2018 | Call for evidence on the use of intentionally added microplastic particles in products of any kind. | Details |
Oxo-degradable plastics | - | - | 28/03/2018 | 31/05/2018 | Call for evidence on oxo-degradable plastics and the additives used in this application. | Details |
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) | - | - | 19/07/2021 | 17/10/2021 | Call for evidence on a restriction for PFAS | Details |
per-and polyfluorinated alkyl substances PFAS (specific PFCAs (C9-C20) and other fluorinated substances) | - | - | 13/01/2017 | 15/02/2017 | The German and Swedish call for evidence to gather information on manufactured and imported amounts of the respective substances groups and their potential alternatives, their uses as well as the economic effects linked to the uses. | Details |
Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid, its salts and related substances | - | - | 11/07/2018 | 22/08/2018 | Call for evidence on the manufacture, import and use of the substances, as well as on the possibility for substitution, potential alternatives and on the economic impacts of substitution. Information on emissions and on the use in articles is also of interest. | Details |
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related substances; C9-C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids (C9-C14 PFCA), their salts and C9-C14 PFCA-related substances | - | - | 06/05/2020 | 06/07/2020 | This call for evidence is intended to gather information related to potential additional derogations from the scope of the proposed restriction on C9-C14 PFCAs, and the update of some derogations included in the RAC and SEAC opinion on the C9-C14 PFCAs restriction and their alignment to the PFOAs derogations to be included in Annex I of the POP Regulation. | Details |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and PVC additives | - | - | 01/02/2023 | 31/03/2023 | Call for evidence on alternative additives in PVC, and other plastics | Details |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and PVC additives | - | - | 02/11/2022 | 06/01/2023 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s investigation report on PVC and its additives | Details |
Rubber granules | - | - | 09/11/2016 | 09/01/2017 | Call for evidence on the use of recycled rubber granules used as infill material in synthetic turf | Details |
Skin sensitising substances | - | - | 10/06/2022 | 31/10/2022 | Call for evidence on skin sensitisers in consumer mixtures | Details |
Skin sensitising, irritative and/or corrosive substances | - | - | 21/05/2018 | 03/09/2018 | Call for evidence on the use of skin sensitisers, skin irritants and corrosive substances in textile and leather articles, hides and furs | Details |
Substances in single-use nappies | - | - | 15/01/2020 | 15/04/2020 | Preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier on the use of certain chemicals identified as of concern in single-use baby nappies | Details |
Substances in tattoo inks and permanent make up | - | - | 31/08/2016 | 23/11/2016 | Call for evidence to gather information on substances in tattoo inks | Details |
Substances which are classified as carcinogen, germ cell mutagen or reproductive toxicant category 1A or 1B in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 | - | - | 15/02/2023 | 31/03/2023 | Call for evidence on the presence of CMR 1A or 1B substances in childcare articles | Details |
Substances which are classified as carcinogen, germ cell mutagen or reproductive toxicant category 1A or 1B in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 | - | - | 23/08/2023 | 29/09/2023 | Consultation on the draft investigation report on CMR 1A or 1B substances that may be present in childcare articles | Details |
Substances which are classified as carcinogen, germ cell mutagen or reproductive toxicant category 1A or 1B in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 | - | - | 10/05/2023 | 07/06/2023 | Call for evidence on analytical methods to measure CMR substances in childcare articles | Details |
4,4'-methylenebis[2-chloroaniline] (MOCA) | 202-918-9 | 101-14-4 | 05/10/2022 | 16/11/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Bis (4-aminophenyl)methane; 4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane; MDA | 202-974-4 | 101-77-9 | 13/05/2015 | 15/07/2015 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Cobalt(II) sulphate; Cobalt dichloride; Cobalt(II) dinitrate; Cobalt(II) carbonate; Cobalt(II) diacetate |
233-334-2 231-589-4 233-402-1 208-169-4 200-755-8 |
10124-43-3 7646-79-9 10141-05-6 513-79-1 71-48-7 |
28/06/2017 | 28/09/2017 | To identify the conditions of use of the five cobalt salts that may give rise to exposure to industrial and professional workers (specifically for those uses identified as intermediates by the REACH registrants), potential alternatives available, and relevant socio-economic information for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier. | Details |
1-bromopropane | 203-445-0 | 106-94-5 | 18/08/2021 | 29/09/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
1,2-dichloroethane | 203-458-1 | 107-06-2 | 02/02/2022 | 16/03/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (Diglyme) | 203-924-4 | 111-96-6 | 11/10/2023 | 22/11/2023 | Call for comments on the draft screening report on the presence and risk of diglyme in articles. | Details |
tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP); tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) phosphate (TCPP); Reaction mass of tris(2-chloropropyl) phosphate and tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) phosphate and Phosphoric acid, bis(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) 2-chloropropyl ester and Phosphoric acid, 2-chloro-1-methylethyl bis(2-chloropropyl) ester (TCPP); tris[2-chloro-1-(chloromethyl)ethyl] phosphate (TDCP) |
204-118-5 237-158-7 237-159-2 |
115-96-8 13674-84-5 13674-87-8 |
13/12/2017 | 08/02/2018 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s draft screening report aims to collect further information in support of a possible restriction proposal, as well as comments on the draft screening report and its conclusions | Details |
Bis(pentabromophenyl) ether (decabromodiphenyl ether) (DecaBDE) | 214-604-9 | 1163-19-5 | 16/10/2013 | 15/12/2013 | Call for evidence on the challenges in substituting DecaBDE | Details |
2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 204-450-0 | 121-14-2 | 27/01/2021 | 10/03/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s draft article 69(2) restriction proposal report aims to collect further information in support of a possible restriction proposal, as well as comments on the draft report and its conclusions. | Details |
1,4-dioxane | 204-661-8 | 123-91-1 | 17/03/2021 | 17/06/2021 | This call for evidence is intended to gather information on 1,4-dioxane and substances containing 1,4-dioxane as a constituent or impurity, specifically on manufacture, uses of the substance(s) as such or in mixtures, market development of these substances and emissions related to the manufacture and uses of these chemicals, on the feasibility of removal of 1,4-dioxane from other substances and process waters and the socio-economic impacts of a REACH restriction. | Details |
1,4-dioxane | 204-661-8 | 123-91-1 | 20/04/2023 | 20/07/2023 | Call for evidence on 1,4-dioxane as well as substances and mixtures containing 1,4-dioxane as a constituent or an impurity | Details |
N,N-dimethylacetamide; (DMAC) 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP) |
204-826-4 220-250-6 |
127-19-5 2687-91-4 |
18/12/2019 | 13/03/2020 | Preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier on the use of DMAC and NEP | Details |
Diarsenic trioxide; Diarsenic pentaoxide |
215-481-4 215-116-9 |
1327-53-3 1303-28-2 |
09/11/2016 | 09/01/2017 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
1,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,17,18,18-Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene (“Dechlorane Plus”™) | 236-948-9 |
13560-89-9 135821-74-8 135821-03-3 |
20/09/2017 | 20/10/2017 | The UK has submitted an SVHC proposal for Dechlorane PlusTM (DP). The purpose of this call for evidence is to gather information on use pattern and socio-economic factors (including availability of alternatives) to help make informed decisions on the need for additional regulatory risk management action. | Details |
1,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,17,18,18-Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene (“Dechlorane Plus”™) [covering any of its individual anti- and synisomers or any combination thereof] | 236-948-9 |
13560-89-9 135821-74-8 135821-03-3 |
01/04/2020 | 15/06/2020 | Call for evidence on the manufacture, import, use and placing on the market of Dechlorane plus, as well as on the possibility for substitution, potential alternatives and on the socio-economic impacts of substitution. Information on recycling, emissions and on the use in articles is also of interest. | Details |
sodium perborate; perboric acid, sodium salt; perboric acid (H3BO2(O2)), monosodium salt, trihydrate; borate(2-), tetrahydroxybis[μ-(peroxy-κO1:κO2)]di-, sodium, hydrate (1:2:6); borate(2), tetrahydroxybis[μ-(peroxy-κO1:κO2)]di-, sodium (1:2); sodium peroxometaborate |
239-172-9 234-390-0 603-902-8 231-556-4 |
15120-21-5 11138-47-9 13517-20-9 125022-34-6 90568-23-3 7632-04-4 |
26/10/2022 | 07/12/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Calcium Cyanamide | 205-861-8 | 156-62-7 | 21/03/2018 | 17/05/2018 | Call for evidence on the use of calcium cyanamide as a fertiliser | Details |
Trixylyl phosphate | 246-677-8 | 25155-23-1 | 28/06/2023 | 09/08/2023 | Call for comments on the draft screening report on the presence and risk of Trixylyl phosphate in articles | Details |
UV-328 (2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-ditertpentylphenol) UV-327 (2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-(5-chlorobenzotriazol-2-yl)phenol) UV-350 (2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(tert-butyl)-6-(sec-butyl)phenol) UV-320 (2-benzotriazol-2-yl-4,6-di-tert-butylphenol) |
247-384-8 223-383-8 253-037-1 223-346-6 |
25973-55-1 3864-99-1 36437-37-3 3846-71-7 |
31/05/2023 | 18/08/2023 | Call for comments on the draft screening report on the presence and risk of the four phenolic benzotriazoles in articles. | Details |
Di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP) 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C8-10-branched alkyl esters, C9-rich (DINP) di-“isodecyl” phthalate (DIDP) 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C9-11-branched alkyl esters, C10-rich (DIDP) |
249-079-5 271-090-9 247-977-1 271-091-4 |
28553-12-0 68515-48-0 26761-40-0 68515-49-1 |
07/05/2012 | 31/07/2012 | The objective of this call is to gather information from interested parties on ECHA’s draft review report, in particular any relevant new scientific evidence that was not assessed, for the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) to provide a scientific opinion on it. | Details |
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and any other linear or branched perfluoroheptyl derivative with the formula C7F15-X and any linear or branched perfluorooctyl derivative with the formula C8F17-X (where X=any group, including salts, other than F, Cl, Br), except those derivatives with the formula C8F17-SO2X', C8F17-C(=O)OH or C8F17-CF2-X' (where X'=any group, including salts) | 206-397-9 | 335-67-1 | 30/04/2014 | The German and Norwegian Call for evidence to identify uses, quantities and the availability as well as technical and economic feasibility of alternatives in terms of PFOA and PFOA-related substances. | Details | |