We highlight the publication of two decisions on the approval of biocidal active substances for various product types that may be of interest to companies.
Following the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2020/217, by which titanium dioxide in the form of a powder containing 1 percent or more of particles with a diameter of 10 μm or less was recognized as a carcinogen for inhalation (H351)
ECHA’s Enforcement Forum agreed to the next REACH enforcement project for 2023-2025 that will investigate the fulfillment and compliance regarding registration, authorization and restriction obligations for products and chemicals imported from outside the EU.
After a consultation of the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), it has been agreed to postpone, for a three-year period, the current UK REACH submission deadlines for each tonnage band.
The most common alternative to phthalates, acetyl tributyl citrate (ATCB), has shown an endocrine-disrupting potential in Danio rerio and Oryzias latipes, according to an in vivo study.
ECHA has recently published on it’s website the assessment report of regulatory needs for groups
The Volume II (Efficacy – Parts B+C: Assessment and Evaluation) Guidance document on the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) has been updated by ECHA.
ECHA is requesting information on PVC and on the substances used in PVC.
EPA announced on November 10, 2022, the publication of the final revision of the risk determination for methylene chloride issued under TSCA
We remind companies that each party configured as shipper of dangerous goods, regardless of the amount moved during the year, have the duty to nominee an ADR consultant whithin December 31, 2022.