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REACH CLP BPR PIC Dr Sharon McGuinness selected as ECHA's new Executive Director: 22/06/2022; The Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency has selected Dr Sharon McGuinness as ECHA’s next Executive Director.

REACH CLP Immediate risk management suggested for 300 harmful chemicals: 17/06/2022; Assessing chemicals in groups has sped up authorities’ work, with assessments for 1 900 substances finalised in 2021. For around 300 of these, risk management actions could begin immediately.

REACH One hazardous chemical added to the Candidate List: 10/06/2022; The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 224 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and must also give their customers and consumers enough information to use them safely.