News

Window to claim registration numbers for NONS now closed

Companies had until 17 July 2022 to claim the registration numbers assigned to their notifications of new substances (NONS). By the deadline, over 4 700 numbers remained unclaimed. These registration numbers can no longer be claimed or used by registrants.

News

Window to claim registration numbers for NONS now closed

REACH

Call for evidence: Investigation report on polyvinyl chloride and its additives

We are looking for information on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and its additives related to:

uses;
EU volumes per use sector and end-use;
end-of-life information per use; and
experimental/measured release and exposure information.

This information will be used for the investigation report on PVC and its additives that the European Commission has asked us to prepare.

This call for evidence consultation is open until 6 January 2023
(23:59 Helsinki time).

Current calls for comments and evidence | Current activities on restrictions

Commission decisions on applications for authorisation

The European Commission has granted seven authorisations for uses of 4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (4-tert-OPnEO)
(EC -, CAS -). The review period expiry dates are in brackets:

2 uses applied for by Wallac Oy (4 January 2033);
1 use applied for by Lonza Biologics Porriño SL (4 January 2033);
1 use applied for by Merck KGaA (4 January 2033);
1 use applied for by Merck Biodevelopment SAS (4 January 2030);
1 use applied for by Roche Diagnostics GmbH (4 January 2026);
1 use applied for by Teva Baltics UAB (4 January 2033); and
1 use applied for by Swords Laboratories Unlimited Company
(4 January 2033).

Workshop on trivalent chromium in decorative plating: presentations and meeting summary available

The presentations given at the 10 October online workshop are now available on the event page. A summary describing the discussion and main conclusions is also there.

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ECHA

Have your say on how we publish chemical data

To improve our services and the way we publish non-confidential chemicals information on our website, we are working on a new data availability system.

We have launched a survey to find out what information you need on substances in regulatory processes. Help us understand how we can improve our current system by replying to our survey by 18 November 2022.

Give your input

Are you providing data services for chemical substances?

We are launching a preliminary market consultation with a view to preparing a future procurement around services and expertise for data services on chemical substances. Submit your request before 28 November 2022.

Check it here

Webinar material available – Data Uploader: converting your chemical data into IUCLID format

If you missed our webinar on 19 October 2022, the recording, presentations and questions and answers are now available.

Give us feedback on the webinar until 4 November 2022.

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IUCLID

New IUCLID release now ready to install

This service release provides more advanced import options for datasets, an improved navigation tree and easier cross referencing between documents.

The release is now available to be installed but users who want to update their system will have to wait for the updater tool. Users of ECHA Cloud Services will have their IUCLID instances upgraded automatically.

Join our webinar on the 9 November 2022 to learn more about this new version.

IUCLID news | Webinar | LinkedIn group | YouTube channel

PARC

Are you interested in engaging with the PARC project?

The European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC) is looking for stakeholder organisations and external advisors to join the work.

PARC aims to advance, share knowledge and improve skills in chemical risk management. It is funded by the EU's Horizon Europe for 2021-2027 and coordinated by the French Authority ANSES.

Commission publishes guidance for safe and sustainable chemicals and materials

The European Commission’s Strategic Research and Innovation Plan (SRIP) accelerates the shift to safe and sustainable chemicals and materials. The aim of this guidance is to boost the protection of people and the planet against hazardous substances.

SRIP highlights crucial research and innovation needs for this transition and guides funders in their investments. ECHA has actively contributed to the guidance.

Guidance