REACH
REACH-IT up and running
The technical issues with REACH-IT have been resolved and the tool is now open. We have contacted all those companies that were not able to successfully submit their dossiers. Again, we apologise for any inconvenience caused by the unexpected closure.
REACH-IT
Restriction dossier for N,N-Dimethylformamide submitted
Italy has submitted a proposal to restrict N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) as a substance on its own or in mixtures. ECHA has published the dossier on its website and ECHA's committees will perform a conformity check on the dossier to be finalised at the September plenary sessions of RAC and SEAC. The six-month public consultation on the dossier is expected to start in mid-September 2016 if the dossier passes conformity.
Please note that this consultation concerns DMF as a substance on its own or in mixtures, and not in articles as previously announced.
Submitted restriction proposals
CLP
List of harmonised classifications updated
The European Commission has recently amended the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, updating the list of substances with a harmonised classification. Companies have to apply the revised classifications for the safe use of these chemicals by 1 March 2018 at the latest.
News item | CLP Legislation
Biocides
Biocides Stakeholders' Day: last chance to register
Only one week left to register for our Stakeholders’ Day on 1 September, so book your seat now to get the latest news and advice on biocidal products. Guest speakers will present case studies on in situ substances and on enforcement from a company and Member State perspective. If you have specific questions in mind, you can book a private discussion with our experts. If you can’t make it to Helsinki, you will be able to follow the event online and submit questions remotely.
Event page | Programme
Downstream users
Do you have questions about “use maps�
A summary of the question and answer panel from the use maps webinar is now available. You will also find the names of some sector organisations that are currently generating use maps. If your sector organisation is not there, contact them, encourage them to get started, and be sure your uses are covered.
Use maps webinar Q&A panel
Events
Webinar: How to use alternative methods to animal testing in your REACH registration
Want to stay on top of the recent developments in alternative methods and how to use these in your REACH registration? This webinar focuses on the alternative methods and approaches to address endpoints such as skin corrosion and irritation, serious eye damage and eye irritation, skin sensititation and acute toxicity. It will also give you an update on the recent changes in the REACH annexes. The webinar will take place on 22 September.
Register | Webinar information
Webinar: How to prepare your registration as a IUCLID dossier
Are you are registering a substance for the first time for REACH 2018 and want to know how to use IUCLID to create your registration dossier? Register now for the fifth webinar in our REACH 2018 series, which will take place on 4 October.
Register | Webinar information
Calls for information
Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA is seeking comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposals for:
- Nickel (II) sulfide [1]; nickel sulfide [2]; millerite [3] (EC 240-841-2 [1]; 234-349-7 [2]; – [3] and CAS 16812-54-7 [1]; 11113-75-0 [2]; 1314-04-1 [3]). The substance used as an intermediate and in catalysts in the manufacture of other substances as well as in products such as pH regulators. It has an existing harmonised classification and labelling in Annex VI of the CLP Regulation (No. 028-006-00-9). Comments are invited on the acute toxicity and specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure hazard classes;
- Diisohexyl phthalate (EC 276-090-2, CAS 71850-09-4), along with its isomers, is used as a lubricant in steering fluid and as a plasticizer. It has no existing harmonised classification and labelling in Annex VI of the CLP Regulation. Comments are invited on the reproductive toxicity hazard class;
- Phenyl bis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-phosphine oxide (EC 423-340-5; CAS 162881-26-7) is used as a photoinitiator. It has an existing harmonised classification and labelling in Annex VI of the CLP Regulation (No. 015-189-00-5). Comments on the skin sensitisation and environmental hazard classes.
Comments can be submitted using a form on ECHA's website until 30 October 2016 at 23:59 Helsinki time (EET).
Public consultations
Have a look at the 15 currently open consultations on our home page.
All open consultations
