Call for evidence about microplastics pollution
The European Commission is looking for comments on measures to reduce the environmental impact of unintentionally released microplastics. The call for evidence focuses on labelling, standardisation, certification and regulatory measures for the main sources of these plastics.
The deadline for comments is 28 December 2021.
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Authorisations granted under REACH
The European Commission has granted authorisations for 11 uses of
4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (EC -, CAS -) (review period expiry dates in brackets):
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1 use by Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG (4 January 2026);
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1 use by Nuova Ompi S.r.l. Unipersonale (4 January 2026);
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1 use by Abbott Diagnostics GmbH (4 January 2028);
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1 use by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics France (4 January 2031);
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1 use by Novo Nordisk A/S (4 January 2033);
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2 uses by BioMarin International Limited (4 January 2033);
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2 uses by Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V. and Janssen Biologics B.V. (4 January 2033); and
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2 uses by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG and Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG (4 January 2033).
The Commission has also granted an authorisation for one use of chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) by ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel GmbH & Thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel UGO S.A.S. (REACH/21/3/0, REACH/21/3/1; 31 December 2029).
Testing proposals
ECHA has 20 new consultations on testing proposals. The deadline for comments is 10 January 2022.
There are 35 open consultations on testing proposals.
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