Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (or DEHP) is a substance used in blood bags and tubing. In accordance with Article 56(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, such uses of DEHP are not allowed after the sunset date unless an authorisation has been granted for a particular use, or unless an application for authorisation for a given use was submitted before the latest application…
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ECHA has published their latest weekly update (22 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. One in three checked biocidal products found to be non-compliant EU-wide enforcement project found about…
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ECHA has published their latest weekly update (15 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 identifies research needs for regulating hazardous chemicals We have published a new report on…
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Developments in the use of new technologies, e.g., induction hobs and wireless charging, require updates to the assessment of how exposure to electromagnetic fields might impact our health, as well as the scientific guidelines that underpin restrictions and reference levels. In October 2023, following a request from the European Commission, the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER)…
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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…
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