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e-News - 08 May 2013

 

ECHA
8 May 2013


ECHA to develop web content for the general public

ECHA has launched a project to develop more content for the web section targeted to the general public. The Chemicals in our Life web section aims to give information about the hazards of chemicals, how they affect citizens and the objectives and impact of the European chemicals legislation. ECHA has established a discussion platform with public interest NGOs and they have given input for new themes in the section. The revised section is planned to have dedicated pages for workers, more information about the rights of citizens to demand information about chemicals in their products and the role of substitution in replacing dangerous chemicals with safer alternatives. The content of the new pages will be developed in cooperation with the Agency's Accredited Stakeholder organisations including NGOs, industry associations, trade unions and academia. ECHA plans to launch the new content in early 2014.

Chemicals in our life

ECHA next week

Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios, ENES 4
16-17 May 2013

REACH 2013

2012
registered substances
(as of 3 May)

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Test your knowledge on the new hazard pictograms in your language

ECHA's online quiz on the new hazard pictograms is now available in 22 EU languages. Take the test to make sure you know them, you can read the labels and stay safe.

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Events

Biocides Stakeholders' Day

25 June - Speakers published

The conference programme features guest speakers from the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), the Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) and the European Commission. They cover topics ranging from opportunities for companies and role of the member states and the Commission under the new Biocidal Products Regulation. The Stakeholders' Day engages key biocide stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the new Biocides Regulation. It helps companies understand their roles and the available tools and resources to assist them in meeting their obligations. The day is open to all and the content will be of particular relevance to European and national trade associations, SMEs, large companies, alternative suppliers and environmental as well as health NGOs. Participation in the conference is free of charge.

Event page | Register | Programme

 

Seminar on Applications for Authorisation

Event
17 June - A few remaining seats available – apply by 17 May

This seminar aims to raise the overall understanding of the authorisation application procedure. Due to space constraints, participants will be selected through an application process which is open until 17 May.

Event page

How to ensure the safe use of nanomaterials under REACH – Part II: Current best practice for human health and environmental hazard assessment for nanomaterials

Webinar
2 May - Presentations and video recordings available

The webinar gives information to registrants on the types of information to be included in a REACH registration dossier for a substance with nanoform(s).

Presentations

How to bring your registration dossier in compliance
Part 3

Webinar
14 May - Register now

The webinar provides feedback to registrants on how to submit information on chemical substances in the technical dossier to ECHA in compliance with REACH.

Register | Agenda

Consultations
Testing
proposals
No ongoing consultations
Identification of substances of very high concern

No ongoing consultations

Draft recommendation of substances for the Authorisation List

No ongoing consultations

Harmonised classification and labelling

Deadline: 10 May
3 CLH proposals

Deadline: 14 June
3 CLH proposals

Restrictions

Deadline: 17 May
1 consultation SEAC draft opinion

Deadline: 21 September
1 restriction proposal

 
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