ECHA has published their latest weekly update (5 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.
Watch our online info session on PFAS restriction proposal
Learn about the proposal prepared by Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and Sweden, how REACH restriction works and how to take part in the consultation. The recording is available on our website today, 5 April, at 13:00 Helsinki time.
Have your say on the proposal by 25 September 2023.
Open positions
Looking for new professional challenges?
We are looking for a knowledgeable Legal Officer with experience in the different areas of EU law and its application. Apply by 26 April 2023.
If your expertise is in data governance and management, check our open position for Data Manager and apply by 11 April 2023.
REACH
Follow our new approach methodologies workshop online
On 31 May and 1 June 2023, we are hosting a workshop to discuss the critical needs for moving towards animal-free regulatory system for testing chemicals. Check out the programme and join the event online.
European Commission decisions on applications for authorisation
The Commission has granted authorisations for uses of the following substances (review period expiry dates in brackets):
4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (4-tert-OPnEO) (EC -, CAS -):
- 1 use applied for by Becton Dickinson Distribution Center NV (4 January 2028)
4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxilated (4-NPnEO) (EC -, CAS -)
- 1 use applied for by Bio-Rad (4 January 2033)
4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (4-tert-OPnEO) (EC -, CAS -)
- 4 uses applied for by Bio-Rad (1 use: 4 January 2028; 3 uses: 4 January 2033)
Testing proposals
We have launched 22 new consultations on testing proposals. Give your comments by 22 May 2023.
There are currently 33 open consultations on testing proposals.
Assessment of regulatory needs reports published
Reports for the following substance groups are now available on our website:
- arylamino anthraquinones
- aliphatic sulfonic acids, hydroxyalkanesulfonic acids and their salts
- EDTA-related acids and salts
- acrylates and methacrylates – the report includes:
- acrylates and methacrylates with linear or branched aliphatic alcohols, simple acids and salts; and
- esters from acrylic and methacrylic acid and aliphatic cyclic alcohols, polyols and ether alcohols (other than methanol and ethanol)
Court dismisses action against Commission’s compliance check decision
On 29 March 2023, the General Court dismissed in its entirety an action brought against European Commission’s compliance check decision requesting two reproductive toxicity studies, as well as a dose-range finding study for one of them.
This is the first case where the General Court had to assess a compliance check decision under REACH adopted by the Commission, and ECHA was supporting the Commission as intervener in the case. See more details in case T-868/19.
CLP
New proposals to harmonise classification and labelling
Two proposals have been submitted for:
- clethodim (ISO); (5RS)-2-{(1EZ)-1-[(2E)-3-chloroallyloxyimino]propyl}-5-[(2RS)-2-(ethylthio)propyl]-3-hydroxycyclohex-2-en-1-one (EC 619-396-7; CAS 99129-21-2)
- Dazomet (EC 208-576-7; CAS 533-74-4)
Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
- sodium bromide (EC 231-599-9; CAS 7647-15-6)
- potassium bromide (EC 231-830-3; CAS 7758-02-3)
- calcium bromide (EC 232-164-6; CAS 7789-41-5)
Have your say by 2 June 2023.
Upcoming info sessions
Future of ECHA’s submission systems
Join our online info session to find out how we are developing our current regulatory submissions systems, including REACH-IT, ePIC, R4BP and ECHA Submission Portal. The aim is to build a unified portal covering all regulations.
Follow the event on 6 June 2023 at 11:00 Helsinki time.
IT tools
Next IUCLID release postponed to 22 May 2023
The next IUCLID release contains format changes and additional improvements. Originally, the release date was scheduled for the 24 April.
EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON)
Are you aware of information gaps for nanomaterials?
The EUON is looking for topics for its upcoming studies. Submit your proposal by 27 April 2023 and potentially contribute to the work of the observatory.
