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ECHA weekly update (WC 22 May)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (24 May). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. IUCLID updated with new REACH information requirements The latest update to the International Uniform Chemical…

TeheljMay 26, 2023

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Request: ECHA to hold a meeting on Harmonised Classification and Labelling

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will virtually hold the 10th Meeting of the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) Working Group on Harmonised Classification and Labelling (RAC-66 CLHWG) from 3 to 5 July 2023. This meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the following CLH dossiers: Clopyralid (ISO); 3,6-dichloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid (EC: 216-935-4; CAS: 1702-17-6) 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-ene (EC: -; CAS: 1514-82-5) 2,3-epoxypropyl o-tolyl…

TeheljMay 19, 2023

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ECHA weekly update (WC 15 May)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (17 May). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. Follow our new approach methodologies workshop online On 31 May and 1 June 2023, we…

TeheljMay 19, 2023

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Public Consultation on the production for export of hazardous chemicals banned in the EU

On May 08, 2023, the Commission launched an open public consultation as part of an initiative to prohibit the production for export of hazardous chemicals that are banned in the EU. The consultation is open until 31 July. The initiative is a commitment made under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, which is part of the Green Deal’s ambition for a toxic-free…

AshleighMay 12, 2023

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ECHA calls for Evidence Consultation – deadline 20 June

On 20 April, ECHA opened the second Call for Evidence Consultation for the substance 1,4-dioxane (EC: 204-661-8; CAS: 123-91-1), and its restriction proposal. This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation. 1,4-dioxane substance information card can be found here. We encourage you to submit any evidence to this consultation where your organisation uses this substance. The consultation will close on…

AshleighMay 12, 2023

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ECHA weekly update (WC 08 May)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (10 May). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. ECHA Conference 2024 – save the date and share your ideas The next ECHA Conference…

AshleighMay 12, 2023

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SCHEER call for information on phthalates in medical devices – deadline 17 July

The Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) has received a request for updating the guidelines on the benefit-risk assessment of the presence of phthalates in certain medical device covering phthalates which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction (CMR) or have endocrine-disrupting properties. To ensure all relevant scientific information is available to the Scientific Committee for its assessment,…

AshleighMay 5, 2023

ECHA weekly update (WC 1 May)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (3 May). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. Info session on PFAS restriction proposal: first Q&As now online The first batch of questions…

AshleighMay 5, 2023

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RoHS use information requested – deadline 26 May

Recently, BIVDA joined the Joint Trade Association, a collective of Trade Associations in the electronic space. This is in response to ongoing pressure with UK RoHS and the new fee associated with submitting applications of exemption under UK RoHS. We hope that by working with JTA, we will be able to support the BIVDA membership in submitting, or collating, UK…

AshleighMay 5, 2023

ECHA weekly update (WC 24 Apr)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (26 April). Due to changes in the structure of ECHA's updates, we can no longer link to updates themselves. To ensure BIVDA members continue to receive this information, we have opted to provide the full ECHA notification. ECHA provides advice on new hazard classes for substances and mixtures Three new hazard classes…

AshleighApril 28, 2023