ECHA has proposed to include lead metal under REACH

ECHA has proposed to include lead metal under REACH Annex XIV.

A few examples of the uses in scope of the proposed Authorisation are: batteries, ammunition, cables, vehicles, machinery, electronics, radiation shielding, sanitary, construction, art and musical instruments.

Members are requested to review the proposal and inform Ashleigh (ashleigh@bivda.org.uk) by 26 April if there are any uses that would fall under this scope.

This information has been provided by MedTech Europe.