ECHA has published on its website a Question & Answer to clarify the legal obligations for downstream users of Chromium VI compounds after the sunset date which is 21 September 2017. 

The new version enhances the functionalities introduced by the April release, but also includes new features that can help companies preparing their registrations for the May 2018 registration deadline.

After an outline of the Guidance on how to identify pesticides and biocides with endocrine disrupting properties was published, a draft guidance has been developed and is currently subject to expert consultation. A public consultation will start later.

ECHA has added the substance PFHxS to the Candidate List. Entries for bisphenol A and four phthalates have been updated to include endocrine-disrupting properties for human health. The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) for authorisation now contains 174 substances.

The Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) has adopted opinions supporting the approval of four active substances for use in disinfectant, preservative and insecticide biocidal products. Another three opinions are expected to be adopted by written procedure.