Consultations launched for applications for authorisation
We are looking for comments on 13 applications for authorisation covering 17 uses of:
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chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) used in functional chrome plating, chromic acid anodising of aluminium spars, hard chromium coating, etching and electroplating of substrates;
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4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (EC -, CAS -) used as a detergent in the purification of lapidated OspA protein subsequently used for manufacturing of a lyme disease vaccine candidate;
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4-nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated (EC 500-209-1, CAS 68412-54-4) used for the manufacture of glass fibre articles for critical composite helicopter parts.
More information about the uses that authorisation is applied for, including the description of the function of the substance, exposure scenarios, possible alternatives identified by the applicants, together with socio-economic information, is available on our website.
The deadline is 6 April 2021.
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Restriction proposed for creosote and creosote-related substances submitted
France has submitted a proposal to restrict the placing on the market and reuse of treated articles containing creosote (EC 232-287-5, CAS 8001-58-9) and creosote-related substances. The evaluation of the proposal by our Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) will begin in April 2022. The proposal will be opened for a six-month consultation after the committees agree that it conforms with the requirements set in the REACH Regulation.
Registry of restriction intentions until outcome
Scientific committees’ opinion on lead in outdoor shooting and fishing expected by the end of 2022
Our Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) will take extra time to conclude their assessment of the proposed restriction on lead in outdoor shooting and fishing in the EU. This is to ensure that the scientific assessment of the proposal and the information submitted during the stakeholder consultation is thorough.
The opinion of RAC and the draft opinion of SEAC are expected in June. As we expect a large response to the 60-day consultation of SEAC’s draft opinion, the final opinion of SEAC is planned for adoption in December 2022.
The consultation on the proposal closed on 24 September 2021. We received 319 comments.
New substance evaluation conclusions published
New documents are now available for:
Community rolling action plan | Substance evaluation
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