The Data Uploader can be used to convert chemical data into IUCLID format. It is especially useful for converting legacy toxicity data into harmonised templates that can be stored in a IUCLID database. It can be used for example by owners of chemical databases to share their data in an internationally recognised format.

It is developed as a KNIME Analytics Platform plug-in, using several workflow nodes:

• Connection to a IUCLID database
• Selection of relevant IUCLID documents and fields
• Mapping with an external data source
• Validation of the data against the IUCLID format
• Generation of IUCLID files (.i6z)
• Uploading to IUCLID
• Incremental update

In this webinar, we will help you get started with the Data Uploader and guide you through the different workflow steps.

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ECHA has investigated the environmental and health risks posed by using PFASs in firefighting foams at the request of the European Commission. The Agency concluded that an EU-wide restriction is justified as the risks posed by PFASs are currently not adequately controlled and releases should be minimised.

A six-month consultation starts on 23 March and will be open for anyone to give evidence-based comments on the restriction proposal.

This info session explains the restriction process and helps those interested to take part in the consultation.

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The webinar introduces the latest IUCLID 6 (version 6.14) released on 26 April.

This version brings changes to the web interface that improve how you can manage, view, and edit data for your substances, mixtures and articles.

The new version also has single sign on support (SSO) and introduces PostgreSQL as an additional database option.

The webinar introduces the latest IUCLID 6 version published on 31 October 2022. This release contains several improvements to the web user interface as part of our long-term plan to move to one interface for everyone using IUCLID. The changes include for example supporting you to better review and filter the data you are importing into your IUCLID instances.

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This webinar introduces the QSAR Toolbox together with practical advice on how to use its new and essential features. It gives an overview of future developments planned for the QSAR Toolbox in the coming years.

You will learn how it connects to IUCLID and get hands on advice for using it to support read-across studies for REACH information requirements.

The US Environmental Protection Agency also presented its activities on the QSAR toolbox.

ECHA together with the OECD have managed the QSAR toolbox for over a decade. It is free software that supports reproducible and transparent chemical hazard assessment using non-animal methods.

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Since 5 January 2022, certain hazardous chemicals in mixtures used for tattooing and permanent make-up are restricted in the EU.

The European Commission and ECHA organised an online information session to address technical questions that industry, such as ink formulators and tattoo artists, might have on the implementation of the restriction. The aim was to help those impacted to meet the new legal requirements set by Annex XVII of the EU’s chemicals legislation, REACH.

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• REACH Restriction on hazardous substances in tattoo inks
• Restriction proposal and process
• More about tattoo inks and permanent make-up

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The webinar presents the latest features of REACH-IT (version 3.14) and gives an overview of future developments planned for the following months.

We will also give practical examples on the new requirement where only representatives need to identify the non-EU manufacturers they represent.

You will also find out how to ensure that there are separate accounts for each of the non-EU manufacturers you represent.