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30 June 2011
Two major reports published
ECHA has today published two major reports on the working of REACH and CLP Regulations and on the implementation and use of non-animal test methods and testing strategies. The reports which are based on REACH Art. 117 were submitted to the European Commission and are now available on ECHA´s website. Short summaries of the two reports in 22 languages and video interviews with Jukka Malm, Director of Regulatory Affairs; Leena Ylä-Mononen, Director of Evaluation and Norbert Fedtke, Head of Evaluation Unit II, were also published.
Management Board adopts revised stakeholder eligibility criteria
ECHA´s Management Board has revised the criteria according to which stakeholder organisations are granted an accreditation with ECHA. Additionally, all accredited stakeholders who wish to attend ECHA Committee and Forum meetings need to sign up in the Transparency Register operated by the European Parliament and the European Commission. You can find more information in the Management Board press release.
New REACH Information Portal for Enforcement (RIPE)
The REACH and CLP enforcers can now access registration data through a new portal designed for them. The REACH Information Portal for Enforcement, RIPE, allows REACH and CLP inspectors to search for key information that companies have provided in their dossiers. See our press release for more information.
The June issue of ECHA Newsletter published
The June issue of ECHA Newsletter highlights enforcement in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, and features an interview with the new Head of Unit for the Guidance and Forum Secretariat, Johan Nouwen. You will also find out why substances are placed on the Candidate List, how they are prioritised for authorisation and what is important for applications for authorisation. Read about the QSAR Toolbox development and an interview with the new Technically Qualified Member of the Board of Appeal, Andrew Fasey, who says that companies should not be afraid of the appeals process.
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Art. 117 reports
- Press release
- Report on the functioning of REACH and CLP (Art 117.2)
- Summary of the Art.117.2 report in 22 languages
- Video interview with Director of Regulatory Affairs, Jukka Malm
- Report on the use of non-animal test methods and testing strategies (Art. 117.3)
- Summary of the Art.117.3 report in 22 languages
- Video interview with Director of Evaluation, Leena Ylä-Mononen and Head of Evaluation Unit II, Norbert Fedtke
Press Releases
28/6/2011
ECHA releases a web portal for REACH and CLP inspectors
The new REACH Information Portal for Enforcement (RIPE) provides online access for inspectors to key information submitted by companies to ECHA and facilitates more effective enforcement in the EU.
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23/6/2011
Management Board elects new deputy Chair
In its meeting of 21-22 June, ECHA´s Management Board elected a new Deputy-Chair, Mr Martin Lynch. Other highlights were the selection criteria for stakeholder organisations, the adoption of the Agency's multi-annual work programme for 2012-14 and the difficulty in getting resources from the 2012 budget
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News Alerts
29/6/2011
ECHA publishes an updated Guidance in a Nutshell on Requirements for Substances in Articles
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a new version of the Guidance in a Nutshell on Requirements for Substances in Articles. The document is now available in the Guidance section of the ECHA website.
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28/6/2011
Updated Q&A on Inquiry and Substance Identification available
ECHA has updated the Questions and Answers on Inquiry and has augmented it with a new section on substance identification. The revised document covers several topics that have proven difficult for inquirers. This is one of many steps undertaken by ECHA to reduce the backlog of open inquiries.
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On the web
23/6/2011
ECHA calls for information to avoid unnecessary animal testing:
1 substance (23/06/2011 - 08/08/2011)
29/6/2011
Preliminary Conclusions of the 22nd Management Board meeting on 21-22 June 2011
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29/6/2011
Multi-annual Work Programme 2012-2014
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29/6/2011
Draft revised Guidance on Data sharing sent to PEG
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28/6/2011
Draft update of the health hazard classification chapters of the CLP Criteria guidance sent to PEG
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23/6/2011
REACH FAQ Update 4
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22/6/2011
Job opportunities at ECHA
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29/6/2011
Traineeship
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