ECHA
ECHA Newsletter now online
November’s issue of the ECHA Newsletter gives the latest on the number of registrations received so far for the REACH 2018 deadline and an update on the feasibility study carried out for a central notification portal for poison centres.
ECHA Newsletter | PDF version [EN]
Enforcement Forum
Forum for enforcement reviews results of its restriction project and agrees on new actions
The results of the fourth enforcement project revealed a relatively high incidence of products that are non-compliant with conditions of restriction for phthalates, cadmium and asbestos. At its 28th meeting, the Forum also held a well-attended open session with stakeholder organisations and discussed potential actions related to the duty to use animal testing as a last resort. BPR inspectors agreed to target treated articles in their first enforcement project.
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Enforcement project to check compliance with the obligations of substances in articles
The aim of the pilot project is to determine the level and reasons for non-compliance and to raise awareness of the obligations. In particular, suppliers of consumer articles will be targeted.
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REACH
Help us increase transparency and predictability
Together with the Member States and the European Commission, ECHA is reviewing the implementation of the Roadmap for SVHC identification and REACH risk management measures from now to 2020 (the SVHC Roadmap).
This review includes tools developed to enhance and support the transparency and predictability of authorities’ work and, to this end, we want to collect your feedback and further ideas on how to improve the current tools.
Fill in the survey
Information for manual verification translated
Our advice for manual verification at the completeness check was updated in October. The translations in 22 EU languages are now available.
Information on manual verification
CLP
Extension of public consultation on harmonised classification and labelling to 60 days
The public consultation commenting period on harmonised classification and labelling proposals will be extended from 45 to 60 days, starting as of 1 January 2018. The reason for this is to allow more time for the parties concerned to prepare and submit their comments.
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Poison centres
Are you satisfied with the poison centres website?
We are planning an update of the poison centres website and would like your opinion on the current content. Help us make sure that we have the content you need by answering the short survey below. The survey will take about 5-10 minutes to fill in.
Fill in the survey | Poison Centres website
Biocides
Criteria for identifying endocrine disruptors in biocides published
The European Commission has published the delegated regulation setting out scientific criteria for determining endocrine-disrupting properties in biocides. The aim is to improve the free movement of biocidal products within the European Union while ensuring a high level of protection of human and animal health and the environment. The criteria were published in the EU’s official journal on 17 November 2017.
Official Journal
More help for estimating environmental emissions
You can now download calculation sheets for three more biocidal product-types to estimate the release of substances from the products to the environment:
- wood preservatives (product-type 8)
- rubber and polymerised materials preservatives (product-type 9)
- working or cutting fluid preservatives (product-type 13).
Download the files on our website under "Emission scenario documents" (product-types 8, 9, 13). Calculation sheets are now available for altogether 15 product-types.
Emission scenario documents
Supply chain communication
Follow the discussion at the ENES meeting
The plenary sessions at ENES11, taking place on 23 and 24 November, will be webstreamed live. The link to the webstream is available on the ENES event page.
Event page
Guidance
Translations of the Guidance on labelling and packaging now available
Following the update of the Guidance on labelling and packaging (version 3.0) published in July 2017, the corresponding translations have now been published on the ECHA website and are available in 23 EU languages.
Guidance on labelling and packaging
Events
Missed our webinar on IUCLID 6 version 2.0.0?
15 November 2017
The presentations and recording are now available. The webinar is intended for IUCLID 6 users. It presents the content of the IUCLID 6 update published on 15 November 2017 and builds on feedback received from users after the IUCLID 6 releases and addresses the most frequently asked questions and reported issues.
Presentations and recording
ECHA and stakeholders discussed strategic priorities for the future
Our annual workshop with accredited stakeholders took place in October. It covered feedback on our strategic priorities from 2019 to 2023, our management of potential conflicts of interest and how to improve stakeholder cooperation with the Enforcement Forums. Read the proceedings for more information.
Workshop proceedings | Accredited stakeholders
Chemical Watch and ECHA webinar: IUCLID Cloud - Best practice for service providers and SMEs
29 November 2017, 13:00-14:00 UK time (GMT), 15:00-16:00 Helsinki time (EET, GMT+2)
This free webinar is designed to help service providers who work with SMEs to fully understand the benefits of using IUCLID Cloud on both sides. It will:
- cover the reasons for designing IUCLID Cloud with SMEs in mind and how service providers fit into the picture;
- outline the different ways to collaborate with IUCLID Cloud, depending on the nature of the SME-consultant relationship;
- include a Q&A, providing you with the opportunity to directly ask ECHA any questions you have related to IUCLID Cloud.
Programme and registration
Updated REACH Guidance for nanomaterials - what you need to know
30 November 2017, 11:00-12:00 Helsinki time (EET, GMT+2)
This webinar explains the support documentation available for registrants that cover nanoforms in their registration dossier. The main focus is on the registration and read-across of nanoforms, but the main updates for information requirements for human health and the environment will also be covered.
Programme and registration
Send us your case study to feature at SETAC Europe
13-17 May 2018, Rome, Italy
ECHA will host six sessions at the SETAC Europe conference taking place in Rome from 13 to 17 May 2018. We are looking for abstracts on the six topics we will be presenting. Submit your abstract by 29 November.
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Calls for information
There are no new consultations this week. Have a look at the 26 open consultations on our home page.
All open consultations
