REACH
RAC and SEAC agree a large number of draft opinions on authorisation
The draft opinions of the Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) concern several uses of hexavalent chromium compounds and 1,2-dichloroethane (EDC). SEAC concluded on technical MDA and a use of arsenic acid. RAC also adopted eight opinions on harmonised classification and labelling proposals.
News alert | Annex | RAC | SEAC
Advice on test guideline for fish embryo acute toxicity (FET) test
ECHA has published advice on how to use the OECD test guideline on fish embryo acute toxicity (FET) test under REACH. The document describes the scope and the limitations when using the FET test. A report commissioned by ECHA provides background information about the FET test.
Advice | OECD test guidelines | FET report
Commission authorises uses of lead chromates
The European Commission has granted authorisations for:
- six uses of lead sulfochromate yellow (EC 215-693-7; CAS 1344-37-2); and
- six uses of lead chromate molybdate sulfate red (EC 235-759-9; CAS 12656-85-8).
The decision establishes reporting obligations on the authorisation holder and on its downstream users. The authorisations are valid until 21 May 2022. To date, the Commission has made 59 authorisation decisions in total.
Commission's decision | Official Journal
Further substances assessed by authorities
The public activities coordination tool (PACT) has been updated with information on new substances that are undergoing risk management option analysis by authorities.
Public activities coordination tool
CLP
Updated list of substances with harmonised classification and labelling now available
ECHA has updated its list containing the harmonised classification and labelling of hazardous substances to take account of the ninth adaptation to technical progress (ATP).
This latest ATP entered in force in July 2016. As a result:
- two substances were deleted from Table 3.1 (of Annex VI to CLP);
- 22 substances had their classification updated; and
- 26 substances have a harmonised classification and labelling for the first time.
The official source for this information remains the Official Journal of the European Union.
Ninth ATP | Table of harmonised entries | C&L Inventory
Registry of Intentions updated
Two new CLH dossiers were submitted:
- by Germany for octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (EC 209-136-7; CAS 556-67-2; Annex VI no. 014-018-00-1);
- by France for diisooctyl phthalate (EC 248-523-5; CAS 27554-26-3).
Current CLH intentions | Submitted CLH proposals
Biocides
New biocides Transitional Guidance document available
ECHA has published a new Transitional Guidance document for the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPR), concerning the methodology for the evaluation of efficacy tests for:
- Product type 18 - insecticides, acaricides and other biocidal products against arthropods; and
- Product type 19 - repellents and attractants.
This Transitional Guidance document will be incorporated in due course into Volume II of the new BPR guidance structure.
Biocides Transitional Guidance
Downstream users
Web pages and LinkedIn showcase page
The downstream user pages on ECHA's website pages on the ECHA website were updated before summer, based on customer feedback. If you have not already seen them, take a look.
You can also follow our downstream user showcase page on LinkedIn.
Downstream user web pages | LinkedIn showcase page
Events
Last chance to register: webinar on use of alternative methods to animal testing in your REACH registration - 22 September, 11:00 to 12:00 Helsinki Time (EEST, GMT +3)
The webinar explains recent developments in alternative methods and approaches, including their recent REACH annex revisions. The first part of the webinar will focus on information requirements and test methods. The second part gives practical examples on what to do in different situations, depending on the available data.
The webinar is aimed at registrants preparing for REACH registration. Some of the webinar content requires basic knowledge on toxicology and risk assessment and may be complex for a layman audience.
Programme and registration
IUCLID 6 advanced users webinar – Part 2: presentations and recording published
The webinar is intended for more advanced users of IUCLID 6. It builds on feedback received from users after the IUCLID 6 release and addresses the most frequently asked questions and issues.
Presentations and recording
Calls for information
Have a look at the 25 currently open consultations/calls for evidence on our home page.
All open consultations
