France’s proposal to restrict hazardous chemicals in single-use nappies available
The proposal by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses) has now been published. In December 2020, RAC and SEAC will check that it conforms with the legal requirements for a REACH restriction report. After that, a six-month stakeholder consultation will kick off.
Restriction proposal
Last call: Webinar on restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under REACH
29 October 2020, 13:30 – 15:30 CET
Join our webinar to learn about the REACH restriction process and the status of the work of five European countries on a potential restriction of all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The webinar will be published on our home page on 29 October 2020 at 13:30 CET (GMT+1) together with instructions for joining a live Q&A session where experts from national authorities and ECHA will be answering your questions until 15:30 CET.
Webinar | News | Hot topics PFAS
CMRs restricted in textiles and footwear
The use of 33 chemicals known to cause cancer, change DNA or be harmful to human reproduction is restricted in clothing, textiles and footwear as of 1 November 2020. The restriction places maximum concentration limits on these substances or substance groups to protect people’s health – especially children and pregnant women who may experience more adverse health effects.
Regulation | Guidance
New intention to identify a substance of very high concern
An intention has been received for orthoboric acid, sodium salt (EC 237-560-2, CAS 13840-56-7).
Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome
Authorisations granted for use of sodium dichromate
The European Commission has granted an authorisation for one use of sodium dichromate (EC 234-190-3, CAS 10588-01-9) to Wesco Aircraft EMEA Limited (review period expiry date 21 September 2024).
Official Journal
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