REACH
Registrants to use alternative test methods for skin sensitisation
The REACH requirements for skin sensitisation are changing, making non-animal testing the default requirement. Registrants are encouraged to consider their testing strategies now for the 2018 registration deadline.
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Advice on skin and eye irritation testing helps reduce animal tests
ECHA has published advice on using new or revised OECD test guidelines related to serious eye damage/eye irritation and skin corrosion/irritation. Non-animal testing is now the default approach to gather information.
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Registry of Intentions updated
Germany plans to submit two dossiers for identifying 4-tert-butylphenol (EC 202-679-0, CAS 98-54-4) and p-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenol (EC 201-280-9, CAS 80-46-6) as substances of very high concern. The expected submission date is 8 August 2016.
Current SVHC intentions
Biocides
R4BP 3 now supports IUCLID 6 and allows new submissions to the review programme
A new version of the dossier submission tool for biocidal products, R4BP 3, is available. It supports companies' tasks related to the review programme and is compatible with IUCLID 6.
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Guidance
New drafts for REACH guidance updates available
The following new drafts for updated ECHA guidance on REACH have been sent for the next consultation step:
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Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment – Chapter R.7a, Section R.7.3 (related to sensitisation) sent for CARACAL consultation
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Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment – Chapter R.7a, Section R.7.4 (related to acute toxicity) sent for RAC and MSC consultation
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Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment – Chapter R.14 (Occupational exposure assessment) sent for CARACAL consultation
Potential registrants for the 2018 deadline may be interested in already viewing the new draft documents.
Ongoing guidance consultations
Downstream users
REACH/CLP Tips
Users of chemicals are affected by REACH and CLP in a number of ways, and their obligations depend on their activities and the chemicals they handle. ECHA has produced a series of one sheet documents to provide tips on the key elements of REACH and CLP that are relevant to downstream users.
REACH-CLP and downstream users
Calls for information
There are no new public consultations. Have a look at all 27 currently open consultations on our home page.
All open consultations
Events
Stakeholders' Day: hear the latest on biocides
On 1 September, ECHA and the European Commission will provide the latest news and advice on regulatory developments, IT tools and enforcement of biocidal products. Three guest speakers will present practical case studies. See the full programme of our Biocides Stakeholders' Day and book your seat.
Event page | Programme
