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Have your say on applications for authorisation

We are asking for your feedback on the implementation of the application and opinion-making process for REACH authorisations.

The survey presents an opportunity for you to share your views and to help us identify ways to improve the application and opinion-making processes as well as the resulting opinions.

The survey is for all those interested. However, applicants have already received separate surveys through REACH-IT.

We would greatly appreciate your responses by 23 August 2021.

Survey

REACH

Substance identity adaptation service charge increases

The substance identity adaptation service charge will be adjusted to EUR 600 as of 1 November 2021. This adjustment is made to reflect the actual workload of providing the service.

How to change your substance identifier

Intention to restrict medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) submitted

We have submitted an intention to restrict the manufacture, use or placing on the market of medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) on 26 July 2021, for submission on 15 July 2022.

Registry of restriction intentions

New substance evaluations conclusions

Conclusion documents are now available for:

Resin acids and Rosin acids, hydrogenated, esters with glycerol (EC 266-042-9, CAS 65997-13-9), added to the CoRAP list in 2015 and evaluated by Finland;
Diisodecyl azelate (EC 249-044-4, CAS 28472-97-1), added to the CoRAP list in 2013 and evaluated by Italy;
Bis(pentane-2,4-dionato)calcium (EC 243-001-3, CAS 19372-44-2), evaluated by Germany in 2015; and
S(tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl)O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl)O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl)phosphorodithioate aka “Hi-TEC 511”
(EC 401-850-9, CAS 255881-94-8), evaluated by Belgium in 2014.

Survey on new approach methodologies

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre has published a survey on new approach methodologies that could help to reduce or replace testing on animals.

The aim is to gather information on methodologies that are capable of supporting the development of different options for extending REACH information requirements. This is one of the primary ambitions of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.

The deadline to complete the survey is 5 September 2021.

Survey

CLP

New intentions to harmonise classification and labelling

Four intentions to harmonise classification and labelling have been submitted for:

α,α'-propylenedinitrilodi-o-cresol (EC 202-374-2, CAS 94-91-7) by The Netherlands;
Orange, sweet, ext. (EC 232-433-8, CAS 8028-48-6) by Austria;
p-[(diiodomethyl)sulphonyl]toluene (EC 243-468-3, CAS 20018-09-1) by Austria; and
1,4-dihydroxybenzene; hydroquinone; quinol (EC 204-617-8, CAS 123-31-9) by Italy.

Registry of CLH intentions

Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling

We are looking for comments on harmonised classification and labelling proposals for:

α-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-propionaldehyde (EC 214-881-6, CAS 1205-17-0);
Peracetic acid …% (EC 201-186-8, CAS 79-21-0); and
formaldehyde …% (EC 200-001-8, CAS 50-00-0).

The deadline for comments is 8 October 2021, at 23:59 (Helsinki time).

CLH consultations

Commission consultation on CLP revision

The European Commission has launched a consultation seeking the views of stakeholders and citizens on the revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP).

The revision of the CLP Regulation was announced under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability in October 2020. The objective is to improve the safe use of chemicals in the EU and to simplify existing CLP rules.

The deadline for comments is 15 November 2021.

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Biocides

Consultation for potential candidates for substitution

On 16 August 2021, we will launch a consultation for hexaflumoron
(EC 401-400-1, CAS 86479-06-3) as a potential candidate for substitution under the Biocidal Products Regulation.

This consultation is connected to an Article 75(1)(g) request received from the European Commission on available and suitable alternatives, aiming to collect information on chemical and non-chemical alternatives against termites.

Comments can be submitted until until 15 October 2021.

Give comments | Instructions | Article 75(1)(g) requests

European Chemicals Legislation Finder

Unsure how to find your regulatory obligations with EUCLEF? Watch this short video

Did you know that the European Chemicals Legislation Finder (EUCLEF) is seamlessly integrated with ECHA’s chemicals database? To find out which chemicals laws apply to your substances, click on the “Regulatory Obligations” section on the substance infocards. EUCLEF also comes with a dedicated regulatory helpdesk, free of charge.

EUCLEF | Watch this short video for a quick demo

EU Observatory for Nanomaterials

Call for tenders: study on the impact of graphene

We have launched a call for tenders for a study to assess the potential impact of graphene, graphene oxide and other 2D materials on health and the environment as part of the European Union Observatory of Nanomaterials (EUON). The study should carry out a systematic literature review on the health and environmental effects of these materials based on existing public information.

The deadline for expressing interest is 13 August 2021.

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Events

Register now to our Safer Chemicals Conference

Europe is leading the way towards a safer, more sustainable and toxic-free environment. What are the regulatory expectations in this evolving landscape and how can ECHA with its partners help you meet them?

Stay ahead and join our free online conference on 6 October 2021 (10:00 to 17:30 Helsinki time) for the latest insights.

Meet our experts, network with peers and visit the virtual expo for best practice and advice.

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