ECHA has published their latest weekly update (04 October).
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.
Microplastics restriction – big actions on small particles
The REACH restriction on intentionally added microplastics in products enters into force on 17 October 2023.
The restriction is based on a proposal put forward by ECHA in January 2019 and our scientific committees supported it in 2020. Check our website to see how much microplastics are used in everyday products and how much ends up in our environment.
The conditions of the restriction are detailed in the Official Journal.
REACH
Use maps library updated
Cosmetics Europe has updated their Specific Environmental Release Categories (SPERCs) and created Chesar files for their use maps. The following files are now available on our use maps library:
- Use maps (Excel and Chesar format)
- SPERCs factsheets and background documents
- Change history
The updated Chesar files are compatible with Chesar 3.6 and newer versions.
Testing proposals
We have launched 38 new consultations on testing proposals.
Have your say until 17 November 2023.
CLP
Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
We are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) proposal for:
- acetophenone (EC 202-708-7, CAS 98-86-2)
Have your say until 1 December 2023.
New proposal and withdrawal to harmonise classification and labelling
One proposal has been submitted for:
- flutolanil (ISO); N-[3-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide; α,α,α-trifluoro-3′-isopropoxy-o-toluanilide (EC -, CAS 66332-96-5)
One withdrawal has been submitted for:
- sulfuryl fluoride (ISO); sulphuryl difluoride (EC 220-281-5, CAS 2699-79-8)
Biocides
European Commission decisions on union authorisations
The Commission has granted a Union authorisation for:
- the biocidal product family ‘Lysoform IPA Surface‘
European Commission decisions on active substances
Commission decisions approving:
- reaction mass of N,N-didecyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate and N,N-didecyl-N-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate and N,N-didecyl-N-(2-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate for product-type 8
- reaction mass of N,N-didecyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate and N,N-didecyl-N-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate and N,N-didecyl-N-(2-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate for product-types 2 and 4
Commission decision not approving:
- silver copper zeolite for product-type 4
Read more about the product-types on our website.
ECHA
Did you already listen to the latest episodes of our Safer Chemicals Podcast, covering topics such as PFAS restriction proposal, creosote, the new CLP hazard classes and the latest news on biocides?
If you missed an episode, you can find them all on our website or in your favourite podcast platform.
Webinars
Did you follow our webinar on 3 October 2023? Don’t forget to give us feedback on the event – you can do that in Slido until 11 October.
If you missed the webinar, you can now find all presentations and the recording on our website.
EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON)
Free online course: Nanomaterials in EU legislation
EU Academy offers this free online course that you can take at your own pace. It consists of four modules, each taking about 30 minutes to complete:
- Introduction to nanomaterials
- EU legislation and chemicals
- How specific EU legislation addresses nanomaterials
- Nanomaterials and REACH
Others
Fifth Annual Forum on Endocrine Disruptors
Join the European Commission’s annual Forum on Endocrine Disruptors on 19-20 December 2023. It brings together scientists and stakeholders to exchange information and best practice.
The event takes place in the European Commission in Brussels, but you can also join remotely. To participate onsite, register before 13 October. To join online, register until 19 October.
