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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ECHA has published their latest weekly update (02 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. All comments submitted to the PFAS restriction proposal now online We have now published all…
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ECHA has published their latest weekly update (18 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. Our scientific committees meet in November-December 2023 Are you interested in knowing what our scientific…
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ECHA has published their latest weekly update (25 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. ECHA recommends more transparency in the trade of hazardous chemicals To improve the Prior Informed…
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As a step to protect the environment, the European Commission have announced it's proposal for a regulation to control emissions of microplastics from plastic pellets to reduce microplastics pollution. The proposed regulation can be found here.
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MEPs Glück, Niebler, Liese and Doleschal tabled a written question to the Commission regarding the U-PFAS restriction proposal pointing to the need of sufficiently broad derogations for critical sectors, including medical devices. On behalf of the Commission, Commissioner Breton have provided a written response that the Commission will consider making derogations from the envisaged restriction for critical uses of PFAS…
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The European Commission announced plans to delay key aspects of its Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD), including the adoption of requirements for companies to provide sector-specific sustainability disclosures and for sustainability reporting from companies outside of the EU. According to the proposal, the postponement of each of these rules will fulfil objectives including allowing companies to focus on the implementation…
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HSE Biocides ebulletin: Ebulletin correction and additional information (govdelivery.com)
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ECHA have published an assessment of regulatory needs list. This list includes substances for which an assessment either is under development or has been completed. The table includes potential candidate substances requiring evaluation as potential substances of very high concern. More information on this can be found here.
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Biocides listed as Products Type 1, 2 or 6 HSE Biocides ebulletin: Ebulletin correction and additional information (govdelivery.com)
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Assessment of regulatory needs list - ECHA (europa.eu)
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