ECHA has published their latest weekly update (08 November).
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’s investigation finds toxic chemicals present in childcare products
We have found that substances causing cancer, genetic mutations or harming reproduction are present in childcare products, such as car seats, bibs and baby changing mats. Our investigation will help the European Commission to prepare an EU-wide restriction to limit these chemicals, with the aim of safeguarding children.
REACH
Enforcement Forum’s advice on enforceability of the proposed PFAS restriction
Our Enforcement Forum has published its advice on the enforceability of the proposed PFAS restriction prepared by five national authorities.
The Forum’s advice is an integral part of the REACH restriction process and it will be considered in the next steps of the process together with our committees’ opinions and the restriction report.
New pharmaceutical data added to IUCLID
We have published a IUCLID dataset for 528 approved pharmaceuticals, including results from animal studies and human data. The availability of this new data supports the development of alternatives to animal testing.
Commission decision on applications for authorisation
The European Commission has granted an authorisation for one use of chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) to Volta Energy Solutions Hungary.
CLP
Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling
We are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) proposal for:
- cinmethylin (ISO); exo-(±)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-2-[(2-methylphenyl)methoxy]-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; exo-(±)-1-methyl-2-(2-methylbenzyloxy)-4-isopropyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane (EC 402-410-9, CAS 87818-31-3)
The proposal format combines the draft (renewal) assessment report prepared according to the Plant Protection Products Regulation and the proposal for CLH under the CLP regulation. For additional information, consult the European Commission’s Guidelines on Active Substances and Plant Protection Products. For more information on this active substance and on the studies included in the CLH report, consult the draft assessment report on the European Food Safety Authority’s consultation website.
Have your say until 12 January 2024.
Corrigendum: Consultation announced on 2 November 2023
In last week’s edition, we announced a consultation on the proposal to harmonise classification and labelling of:
- N-1,3-dimethylbutyl-N’-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (EC 212-344-0, CAS 793-24-8).
The text indicated Austria as the authority providing additional information on an acute toxicity study of 6PPD-Quinone in two salmon species during the consultation that ended on 1 September 2023. This information was, however, provided by another national authority.
You can still have your say on the additional information until 14 November 2023.
Biocides
Consultations on candidates for substitution
We have launched consultations for alternatives to:
- Dinotefuran (EC 605-399-0, CAS 165252-70-0) for uses in product-type 18
- Medetomidine (RS)-4-[1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole (Racemic) (EC -, CAS 86347-14-0) for uses in product-type 21
- N-Didecyl-N-dipolyethoxyammonium borate/Didecylpolyoxethylammonium borate (Polymeric betaine) (EC -, CAS 214710-34-6) for uses in product-type 8
Have your say until 4 January 2024.
Consultation on derogation to the exclusion criteria
We are looking for comments on whether the conditions for derogation are met for:
- 2,2-dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide (DBNPA) (EC 233-539-7, CAS 10222-01-2) for product-type 6
Active substances that meet the exclusion criteria can only be approved or renewed if they meet one or more of the following derogation criteria:
- exposure is negligible;
- the active substance is essential to prevent a serious danger to human or animal health, or the environment; or
- not approving the substance would have a disproportionate negative impact on society when compared to the risks.
Have your say until 4 January 2024.
Open Positions
We are looking for administrative assistants to join us in Helsinki.
If you have experience in secretarial and administrative tasks, enjoy working in an international setting and want to work for safe use of chemicals, have a look at the vacancy notice on our website.
Apply until 16 November 2023.
Webinars
Poison centre notifications: ensuring compliance for industrial use mixtures
Join us on 14 November 2023 at 11:00-13:00 Helsinki time for a webinar that will equip notifiers of industrial use only mixtures with important information ahead of the compliance date on 1 January 2024.
Q&As available: ECHA’s new data availability system – Part II
You can now find the Q&As, recording and presentations from our webinar on 19 October 2023 online.
Occupational Exposure limits
Consultation on boron and its compounds
We are looking for comments on the scientific report for occupational exposure limits on boron and its compounds.
Have your say until 12 January 2024.
Open positions
Reminder: Administrative assistant
We are looking for administrative assistants to join us in Helsinki.
If you have experience in secretarial and administrative tasks, enjoy working in an international setting and want to work for safe use of chemicals, have a look at the vacancy notice on our website.
Apply now – the call closes on 16 November 2023.
