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ECHA weekly update (WC 21 Aug)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (23 August). 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. New task for ECHA to make batteries safer We will support the European Commission in…

adminAugust 25, 2023

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Use of diisocyanates restricted under REACH

The restriction on the use of Diisocyantes has come into effect in the EU from 24 August. Diisocyanates are respiratory and skin sensitizers. They are used in the production of polyurethane products including foams, adhesives, sealants and coatings. Manufacturers cannot use Diisocyanates on their own or as a constituent in other substances or in mixtures for industrial and professional uses…

adminAugust 25, 2023

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ECHA weekly update (WC 14 Aug)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (16 August). 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. Main alternatives to harmful substances subject to REACH authorisation To support substitution towards safer chemicals,…

adminAugust 18, 2023

ECHA publishes main alternatives to harmful substances subject to REACH authorisation

ECHA have published a list of authorisations, and highlighted potential substitute substances including for NPE and OPE surfactants including Tritons. Manufacturers applying for an authorisation under REACH are required to provide information on potential alternatives to the Annex XIV substance(s) they use. This information is presented in the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) submitted as part of their authorisation application. The…

adminAugust 11, 2023

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ECHA weekly update (WC 03 July)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (05 July). 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 Weekly on summer break The next ECHA weekly will be issued in mid August…

adminJuly 7, 2023

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Various pieces of UK legislation amended

Multiple UK legislative changes have taken place recently. Notably, these include changes to: The Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2023 - These regulations amend Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council on persistent organic pollutants (recast) (OJ No L 169, 25.6.2019, p 45) to extend the period for which the specific exemption in Annex 1 applicable…

adminJuly 7, 2023

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ECHA weekly update (WC 26 June)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (28 June). 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 committees: EU-wide PFAS ban in firefighting foams warranted Our Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC)…

adminJune 30, 2023

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ECHA: New EU chemicals enforcement project to focus on products sold online

ECHA's Enforcement Forum has agreed to launch a project across the EU to check that products sold online will meet the requirements of REACH restrictions and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. The aim of this project is to check whether products like toys, household items, and chemicals sold online follows the REACH restriction. Inspectors will also verify that…

adminJune 23, 2023

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ECHA weekly update (WC 19 June)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (21 June). 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. New EU chemicals enforcement project to focus on products sold online In its June meeting,…

adminJune 23, 2023

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ECHA weekly update (WC 12 June)

ECHA has published their latest weekly update (14 June). 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 adds two hazardous chemicals to Candidate List The Candidate List of substances of very…

adminJune 16, 2023