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| (3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silanetriol and any of its mono-, di- or tri-O-(alkyl) derivatives | - | - | 01/04/2015 | 28/05/2015 | The objective of this call is to gather information from as many relevant stakeholders as possible for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier on polyfluorinated silanes in combination with one or more organic solvents in aerosol spray cans sold to the general public. | Details |
| 1,2-dichloroethane | 203-458-1 | 107-06-2 | 02/02/2022 | 16/03/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
| 1,4-dioxane | 204-661-8 | 123-91-1 | 17/03/2021 | 17/06/2021 | This call for evidence is intended to gather information on 1,4-dioxane and substances containing 1,4-dioxane as a constituent or impurity, specifically on manufacture, uses of the substance(s) as such or in mixtures, market development of these substances and emissions related to the manufacture and uses of these chemicals, on the feasibility of removal of 1,4-dioxane from other substances and process waters and the socio-economic impacts of a REACH restriction. | Details |
| 1,4-dioxane | 204-661-8 | 123-91-1 | 20/04/2023 | 20/07/2023 | Call for evidence on 1,4-dioxane as well as substances and mixtures containing 1,4-dioxane as a constituent or an impurity | Details |
| 1,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,17,18,18-Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene (“Dechlorane Plus”™) | 236-948-9 |
13560-89-9 135821-74-8 135821-03-3 |
20/09/2017 | 20/10/2017 | The UK has submitted an SVHC proposal for Dechlorane PlusTM (DP). The purpose of this call for evidence is to gather information on use pattern and socio-economic factors (including availability of alternatives) to help make informed decisions on the need for additional regulatory risk management action. | Details |
| 1,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,17,18,18-Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene (“Dechlorane Plus”™) [covering any of its individual anti- and synisomers or any combination thereof] | 236-948-9 |
13560-89-9 135821-74-8 135821-03-3 |
01/04/2020 | 15/06/2020 | Call for evidence on the manufacture, import, use and placing on the market of Dechlorane plus, as well as on the possibility for substitution, potential alternatives and on the socio-economic impacts of substitution. Information on recycling, emissions and on the use in articles is also of interest. | Details |
| 1-bromopropane | 203-445-0 | 106-94-5 | 18/08/2021 | 29/09/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
| 1-tert-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; musk xylene | 201-329-4 | 81-15-2 | 13/05/2015 | 15/07/2015 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
| 10 Annex XIV phthalates: entries 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 44, 45, and 46 | - | - | 08/12/2021 | 26/01/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
| 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 204-450-0 | 121-14-2 | 27/01/2021 | 10/03/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s draft article 69(2) restriction proposal report aims to collect further information in support of a possible restriction proposal, as well as comments on the draft report and its conclusions. | Details |
| 4,4'-methylenebis[2-chloroaniline] (MOCA) | 202-918-9 | 101-14-4 | 05/10/2022 | 16/11/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
| 4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A) and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment | - | - | 22/10/2021 | 22/12/2021 | Bisphenol A and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment | Details |
| 4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A) and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment | - | - | 14/10/2020 | 15/02/2021 | This call for evidence aims to investigate the manufacture, import, use and placing on the market of Bisphenol A and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment, as well as on the possibility for substitution, potential alternatives and on the socio-economic impacts of substitution. Information on the life cycle, emissions to the environment and the use in articles and occurrence in polymers is also of interest. | Details |
| 5-sec-butyl-2-(2,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)-5-methyl-1,3-dioxane [1], 5-sec-butyl-2-(4,6-dimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)-5-methyl-1,3-dioxane [2] covering any of the individual stereoisomers of [1] and [2] or any combination thereof | - | - | 14/06/2023 | 31/07/2023 | Call for comments on the draft screening report on the presence and risk of sixteen 1,3-dioxanes (also known as ‘Karanal’) in articles | Details |
| Alkanes, C14-17, chloro | 287-477-0 | 85535-85-9 | 11/11/2020 | 15/12/2020 | Call for evidence to support the preparation of an SVHC Annex XV report by ECHA on Alkanes, C14-17, chloro. SVHC identification may lead to risk management via a REACH restriction. Information is requested on the manufacture, import, use, exposure and environmental release of Alkanes, C14-17, chloro in the EU/EEA, as well as on the possibility for substitution (potential alternative substances or techniques) and on the socio-economic impacts of substitution. Information on the structure of the supply chain is also of interest. | Details |
| Anthracene oil | 292-602-7 | 90640-80-5 | 17/09/2021 | 29/10/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
| Arsenic acid | 231-901-9 | 7778-39-4 | 03/02/2021 | 17/03/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
| Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP); Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP); Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA); Chrysen (CHR); Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA); Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA); Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA); Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (DBAhA) |
200-028-5 205-892-7 200-280-6 205-923-4 205-911-9 205-910-3 205-916-6 200-181-8 |
50-32-8 192-97-2 56-55-3 218-01-9 205-99-2 205-82-3 207-08-9 53-70-3 |
01/06/2017 | 31/07/2017 |
Collection of information on: -information related to the content of individual PAHs listed in the entry 50 and analytical methods used to establish this content, and -current availability of suitable, alternative low-PAH raw materials, particularly carbon black and extender oils, used to manufacture rubber and plastic components. |
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| Bis (4-aminophenyl)methane; 4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane; MDA | 202-974-4 | 101-77-9 | 13/05/2015 | 15/07/2015 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
| Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) |
201-553-2 201-557-4 201-622-7 204-211-0 |
84-69-5 84-74-2 85-68-7 117-81-7 |
24/04/2015 | 24/06/2015 | ECHA and the Danish Competent Authority call for evidence to identify the current uses of the four phthalates in articles, the phthalate content and phthalates migration rates from these articles, as well as other relevant information for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier. | Details |
| Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (Diglyme) | 203-924-4 | 111-96-6 | 11/10/2023 | 22/11/2023 | Call for comments on the draft screening report on the presence and risk of diglyme in articles. | Details |
| Bis(pentabromophenyl) ether (decabromodiphenyl ether) (DecaBDE) | 214-604-9 | 1163-19-5 | 16/10/2013 | 15/12/2013 | Call for evidence on the challenges in substituting DecaBDE | Details |
| Cadmium and cadmium compounds | 231-152-8 | 7440-43-9 | 04/07/2013 | 29/08/2013 | Second call for evidence on the use of cadmium and cadmium compounds in plastic | Details |
| Cadmium and cadmium compounds | 231-152-8 | 7440-43-9 | 14/01/2013 | 11/02/2013 | Call for evidence on the use of cadmium and cadmium compounds in plastic | Details |
| Calcium Cyanamide | 205-861-8 | 156-62-7 | 21/03/2018 | 17/05/2018 | Call for evidence on the use of calcium cyanamide as a fertiliser | Details |
| Chromium VI compounds | - | - | 03/02/2021 | 17/03/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
| Cobalt(II) sulphate; Cobalt dichloride; Cobalt(II) dinitrate; Cobalt(II) carbonate; Cobalt(II) diacetate |
233-334-2 231-589-4 233-402-1 208-169-4 200-755-8 |
10124-43-3 7646-79-9 10141-05-6 513-79-1 71-48-7 |
28/06/2017 | 28/09/2017 | To identify the conditions of use of the five cobalt salts that may give rise to exposure to industrial and professional workers (specifically for those uses identified as intermediates by the REACH registrants), potential alternatives available, and relevant socio-economic information for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier. | Details |
| Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) | 208-764-9 | 541-02-6 | 15/10/2014 | 01/12/2014 | Call for evidence on documents submitted by the UK related to concerns about the PBT/vPvB properties of D4/D5 | Details |
| Di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP) 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C8-10-branched alkyl esters, C9-rich (DINP) di-“isodecyl” phthalate (DIDP) 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C9-11-branched alkyl esters, C10-rich (DIDP) |
249-079-5 271-090-9 247-977-1 271-091-4 |
28553-12-0 68515-48-0 26761-40-0 68515-49-1 |
07/05/2012 | 31/07/2012 | The objective of this call is to gather information from interested parties on ECHA’s draft review report, in particular any relevant new scientific evidence that was not assessed, for the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) to provide a scientific opinion on it. | Details |
| Diarsenic trioxide; Diarsenic pentaoxide |
215-481-4 215-116-9 |
1327-53-3 1303-28-2 |
09/11/2016 | 09/01/2017 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
| Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers | 200-001-8 | 50-00-0 | 11/01/2018 | 11/04/2018 | Call for evidence on the use of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in mixtures or in articles | Details |
| Formaldehyde releasers | - | - | 13/07/2016 | 04/10/2016 | Call for evidence on the use of formaldehyde releasers on their own, in mixtures or in articles, by workers, professionals and consumers | Details |
| Fuels/oils for decorative lamps and grill lighter fluids labelled R65 or H304 | - | - | 03/06/2014 | 30/08/2014 | Call for evidence to identify the opportunities in substituting fuels/oils for decorative lamps and grill lighter fluids labelled R65 or H304. | Details |
| Isocyanates | - | - | 08/10/2015 | 01/12/2015 |
The objective of this call is to gather information from as many relevant stakeholders as possible for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier on isocyanates).
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| Lead and its compounds | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | 16/12/2015 | 15/02/2016 | Call for evidence on the use of lead compounds as stabilisers in PVC. | Details |
| Lead and its compounds | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | 03/10/2019 | 16/12/2019 | The purpose of the call for evidence is to collect information to assess the impacts of a possible restriction on the placing on the market and use of lead in ammunition (gunshot and bullets) and fishing tackle. | Details |
| Lead and its compounds | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | 18/04/2016 | 21/07/2016 | Call for evidence on the use of lead in shots over wetlands | Details |
| Lead and its compounds | - | - | 10/07/2019 | 26/09/2019 | Gather evidence to re-evaluate certain derogations to entry 63 of annex XVII of REACH | Details |
| Lead and its compounds | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | 01/04/2015 | 11/06/2015 | Call for comments on the proposed guideline on the scope of the upcoming amendment of restriction provisions of Entry 63 of Annex XVII on: Lead and its compounds in articles supplied to the general public that can be mouthed by children. | Details |
| Lead chromate, lead sulfochromate yellow (C.I. Pigment Yellow 34); lead chromate molybdate sulphate red (C.I. Pigment Red 104) |
231-846-0 215-693-7 235-759-9 |
7758-97-6 1344-37-2 12656-85-8 |
21/02/2018 | 09/04/2018 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s draft screening report aims to collect further information in support of a possible restriction proposal, as well as comments on the draft screening report and its conclusions. | Details |
| Lead in jewellery | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | 19/04/2017 | 22/08/2017 | Call for evidence to identify information necessary to review the current restriction on lead in Jewellery (Commission Regulation (EU) No 836/2012), specifically related to alternatives for the derogated articles and a possible migration limit. | Details |
| Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) | - | - | 23/02/2022 | 25/03/2022 | Call for evidence to support the preparation of a restriction proposal on medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) and other substances that may contain ‘chloroalkanes with carbon chain lengths within the range from C14 to C17’ | Details |
| Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCP) | - | - | 06/10/2021 | 28/11/2021 | Call for evidence to support the preparation of a restriction proposal on MCCP. The information gathered will be used to assess the risks posed by the use of MCCP and the socio-economic impacts of any restrictions proposed to address the risks. | Details |
| microplastics | - | - | 01/03/2018 | 11/05/2018 | Call for evidence on the use of intentionally added microplastic particles in products of any kind. | Details |
| N,N-dimethylacetamide; (DMAC) 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP) |
204-826-4 220-250-6 |
127-19-5 2687-91-4 |
18/12/2019 | 13/03/2020 | Preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier on the use of DMAC and NEP | Details |
| Nickel and its compounds | 231-111-4 | 7440-02-0 | 25/01/2017 | 19/04/2017 | Call for comments on the proposed guideline on the articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in relation to restriction entry 27 of Annex XVII to REACH: Nickel and its compounds | Details |
| Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) | 209-136-7 | 556-67-2 | 15/10/2014 | 01/12/2014 | Call for evidence on documents submitted by the UK related to concerns about the PBT/vPvB properties of D4/D5 | Details |
| Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) |
209-136-7 208-764-9 |
556-67-2 541-02-6 |
03/05/2017 | 03/08/2017 | To identify the current uses of D4/D5 in consumer and professional products, the content of D4/D5 and emission rates from these articles, as well as other relevant information for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier. | Details |
| octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4); decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5); dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) |
209-136-7 208-764-9 208-762-8 |
556-67-2 541-02-6 540-97-6 |
02/05/2018 | 18/06/2018 | Use of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) in consumer and professional products. | Details |
| Oxo-degradable plastics | - | - | 28/03/2018 | 31/05/2018 | Call for evidence on oxo-degradable plastics and the additives used in this application. | Details |