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ECHA weekly update (WC 18 Sept) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 18 Sept)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (30 August). 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. Our Risk Assessment Committee: banning secondary uses of creosote-treated wood necessary The Committee for Risk…

adminSeptember 22, 2023

ECHA: New RoHS exemption for lead in PVC used in IVD devices added to ANNEX IV European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA: New RoHS exemption for lead in PVC used in IVD devices added to ANNEX IV

On 24 July 2023, the European Commission published a RoHS amendment to include a new exemption under Annex IV that comes into effect 13 Aug 2023. The exemption applies to lead used as thermal stabilisers in PVCs for sensors which are used within in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices. The exemption is granted for a limited period of time, which…

adminSeptember 15, 2023

ECHA alternatives to animal testing European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA alternatives to animal testing

ECHA are participating in the 12th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences on August 27-31, 2023, to support the development of alternatives to animal testing. It is likely that the EC could bring mixtures into scope of testing requirements under CLP.

adminSeptember 1, 2023

ECHA weekly update (WC 28 Aug) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 28 Aug)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (30 August). 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. 35 hazardous chemicals added to the Prior Informed Consent Regulation EU exporters are now required…

adminSeptember 1, 2023

ECHA weekly update (WC 21 Aug) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 21 Aug)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (23 August). 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. New task for ECHA to make batteries safer We will support the European Commission in…

adminAugust 25, 2023

Use of diisocyanates restricted under REACH European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive Uncategorized

Use of diisocyanates restricted under REACH

The restriction on the use of Diisocyantes has come into effect in the EU from 24 August. Diisocyanates are respiratory and skin sensitizers. They are used in the production of polyurethane products including foams, adhesives, sealants and coatings. Manufacturers cannot use Diisocyanates on their own or as a constituent in other substances or in mixtures for industrial and professional uses…

adminAugust 25, 2023

ECHA weekly update (WC 14 Aug) European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA weekly update (WC 14 Aug)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (16 August). 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. Main alternatives to harmful substances subject to REACH authorisation To support substitution towards safer chemicals,…

adminAugust 18, 2023

ECHA webinar on proposed restriction of PFAS substances European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA webinar on proposed restriction of PFAS substances

ECHA held a webinar on the proposed restriction of PFAS substances on 5 April 2023. Prior to this, on 22 March ECHA initiated a six-month consultation on this proposal. This webinar explains the restriction proposal, how the REACH restriction process works and how to participate in the consultation. This consultation closes on 25 September. The webinar recording and ECHA Q&A…

adminAugust 18, 2023

ECHA publishes main alternatives to harmful substances subject to REACH authorisation European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

ECHA publishes main alternatives to harmful substances subject to REACH authorisation

ECHA have published a list of authorisations, and highlighted potential substitute substances including for NPE and OPE surfactants including Tritons. Manufacturers applying for an authorisation under REACH are required to provide information on potential alternatives to the Annex XIV substance(s) they use. This information is presented in the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) submitted as part of their authorisation application. The…

adminAugust 11, 2023

Reminder: ECHA consultation on POPs – deadline 10 August European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter European Chemicals Agency Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter European Commission Updates Environmental Newsletter Archive

Reminder: ECHA consultation on POPs – deadline 10 August

European Commission has drafted a scientific dossier for an EU proposal for listing Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) and Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) in Annex B to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). ECHA are consulting on its proposal for adding D4, D5, D6 Siloxanes to the POPs convention. Members are encouraged to respond to this consultation directly by 10 August…

adminJuly 14, 2023