The Biocidal Products Committee adopts 11 opinions

The Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) met for the 11th time from 15 to 18 June 2015. The 11 adopted opinions are for active substances for use in biocidal products used as antifouling, disinfectants and preservatives.

News alert | More information about the adopted opinions (Annex)

Forum starts a project on extended safety data sheets, exposure scenarios, risk management measures and operational conditions

The Forum for Exchange of Information on Enforcement will prepare and execute a fifth coordinated enforcement project (REF-5) focusing on obligations related to extended safety data sheets (e-SDSs), exposure scenarios, risk management measures and operational conditions.

News alert | Restriction entries within the scope of the Forum REF-4 project (Annex)

New version of the Registry for Biocidal Products (R4BP 3.3) is now available

A new version of R4BP 3 has been released to introduce new functionalities to help both industry and authorities meet their obligations and tasks.

News alert | R4BP 3.3 | SPC editor

New consultations for harmonised classification and labelling launched on one industrial and one biocidal substance

ECHA has launched two public consultations on the harmonised classification and labelling proposals for isoeugenol; [1]; (E)-2-methoxy-4-(prop-1-enyl)phenol; [2]; (Z)-2-methoxy-4-(prop-1-enyl)phenol; [3] (CAS No. 97-54-1 [1]; 5932-68-3 [2]; 5912-86-7 [3]) and 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)benzyl (1R,3R)-2,2-dimethyl-3-[(1Z)-prop-1-en-1-yl]cyclopropanecarboxylate; Epsilon-metofluthrin (CAS 240494-71-7). These substances do not have existing harmonised classification.

Isoeugenol is used as fragrance and flavouring agent in numerous non-food and food products and as an anaesthetic for fish. The proposal is limited to the assessment of skin sensitisation.

Epsilon-metofluthrin is used in biocidal products within the EU, including use as an insecticide for the control of flying insects (e.g. mosquitos). The dossier submitter, United Kingdom, is proposing human health and environmental classification. The final date for submitting comments is 14 August 2015.

Current CLH consultations

Eight steps for applying for authorisation

ECHA has published new support pages to help companies understand the steps they need to follow to apply for authorisation.

The web pages present eight steps that companies need to take, from finding out whether they need to apply for authorisation to complying with their obligations once authorisation is granted. Useful links and background material are also available at each step along the way.

How to apply for authorisation

REACH 2018: Know your portfolio and start preparing now – webinar recording published

24 June 2015, 11:00-14:00 Helsinki

The webinar gives information to companies that do not have previous experience of registering chemicals under the REACH Regulation. It gives a basic understanding of which substances in your portfolio need to be registered before the 2018 deadline, the required information and the main costs that need to be budgeted for that purpose. It also gives a clear indication of how to move forward and where to find further information. The presentations and a video recording are now available on our website. 

Webinar page