Dear members, MedTech Europe have provided an update below on the latest chemical developments at ECHA. Please note that Ethylene Oxide has been declined as an active substance under the Biocides regulation for PT 2, however use of Ethylene Oxide to sterilise medical devices within the scope of EU MDR means that the use of Ethylene Oxide can continue as…
Ben KempJune 18, 2025
Revamped C&L Inventory now in ECHA CHEM Our redesigned Classification and Labelling (C&L) Inventory is now available in ECHA's new chemicals database, ECHA CHEM. It comprises information on over 4 400 EU-level harmonised classifications and seven million classifications notified or included in REACH registrations. In total, the inventory includes data on approximately 350 000 substances. Read our news for more…
Ben KempMay 28, 2025
Upcoming EU active substance approval date Apply for product authorisation by the deadline to keep your products on the NI market. The following EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU BPR) active substance approval date is coming up: 1 March 2026 Silver zinc zeolite (CAS 130328-20-0 EC 603-404-0) in product types 2, 7 and 9
Ben KempApril 23, 2025