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ECHA/NI/17/29

The September issue of the ECHA Newsletter highlights four important developments that you can look forward to related to biocides still this year. You can also find out what hinders companies from proactively updating their REACH and CLP data and if the reform of the US chemicals legislation is likely to survive the time of the Trump administration.

Helsinki, 14 September 2017 – We also tell you what we do when a chemical is suspected to be of concern, but the available data is insufficient to decide on further steps. Our guest columnists give their expert views on chemicals in the food chain and the use of non-animal methodologies that are needed for safety assessment. Read also about how adding arsenic to the Authorisation List has impacted the glassmakers of Murano and benefitted the environment of the Veneto region.

The Newsletter is also always available in PDF format on our Newsletter web page.