Opinion development

12/04/2019

Restriction on the placing on the market of textile, leather, hide and fur articles containing skin sensitising substances.

Opinion development

12/04/2019

The proposal intends to restrict the manufacture, use and placing on the market of PFHxS, its salts and related substances as substances, constituents of other substances, mixtures and articles or parts thereof.

Opinion development

05/10/2018

Risk reduction for the general worker population

Opinion development

19/07/2019

Annex XV restriction determining whether the use of calcium cyanamide as a fertiliser poses an unacceptable risk to the environment.

Opinions adopted

20/07/2018

Granules and mulches as infill material are characterised as mixtures. It is noted that if the concentrations of carcinogenic PAHs are as high as the generic limit for mixtures supplied to the general public defined in REACH, there is a concern. To ensure that no granules and mulches are placed on the market with such high PAH concentrations, a lower limit needs to be set.

Intention

09/10/2020

Restriction on the placing on the market of disposable baby diapers containing the following chemical/chemical groups, such as PAHs, Formaldehyde, dioxins, furans, PCBs, ...

Intention

02/10/2020

Placing on the market and use of lead in ammunition (gunshots and bullets) and fishing tackle. The assessment will cover the use of lead in gunshot in terrains other than wetlands, bullets used both in wetlands and in terrains other than wetlands as well as lead in fishing tackle.

Opinion development

11/01/2019

Restricting the use of intentionally added microplastic particles to consumer or professional use products of any kind.

Intention

17/01/2020

The restriction targets articles that contain lead chromate

Opinion development

11/01/2019

Leave on personal care products and other consumer/professional products (e.g. dry cleaning, waxes and polishes, washing and cleaning products) containing D4/D5/D6 in concentrations > 0.1% shall not be placed on the market. In addition, wash off and rinse off cosmetic products containing D6 in concentrations > 0.1% shall not be placed on the market.

Opinion development

11/01/2019

Restriction of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in mixtures and articles for consumer uses

Opinions adopted

06/10/2017

Restricting the placing on the market of certain chemicals in tattoo inks and permanent make-up.

Withdrawn

19/07/2019

Restricting the placing on the market of childcare articles and residential upholstered furniture with PUR foams containing TCEP, TCPP and TDCP. A restriction may cover mattresses for adults and textiles as well.

Opinion development

05/10/2018

Restricting the placing on the market of certain chemicals and use of professional and industrial use of the 5 cobalt salts where adequate control cannot be demonstrated. The restriction may also be implemented by imposing operational conditions and risk management measures.

Commission decided

02/10/2015

A restriction covering use of a combination of perfluorinated silanes and one or more organic solvents in sprays used for the general public.

Intention

20/12/2019

1. Shall not be manufactured, or placed on the market as substances on their own from [date].

2. Shall not, from [date], be used in the production of, or placed on the market in:
(a) another substance, as a constituent;
(b) a mixture;
(c) an article, in a concentration equal to or above x %.

Withdrawn

19/07/2019

Restricting the placing on the market and use of oxo-degredable plastics in various products for consumer and professional use.

Opinions adopted

07/10/2016

1. Shall not be used as substances on their own, as a constituent in other substances or in mixtures for industrial and professional uses, unless.

a) the cumulative concentration of diisocyanates in the substance or mixture is less than 0.1 % by weight, or
b) the substance or mixture in the form in which it is supplied to the user, including the combination of such substance or mixture, its packaging and any application aid is placed on the market in accordance with paragraph 2b), or
c) the employer or self-employed worker ensures that measures and trainings are taken prior to the use of the substances or mixtures in accordance with the provisions described in Appendix 13[1] (Trainings and Measures).

Member States may implement or continue to apply own provisions for the use of these substances and mixtures as long as the minimum requirements of Appendix Trainings and Measures are met. The employer or self-employed worker shall document the compliance to the requirements of Appendix 13 (Trainings and Measures). Proof of successful completion of a training according to Appendix 13 (Trainings and Measures) shall be recognised in all other Member States.

2. Shall not be placed on the market as substances on their own, as a constituent in other substances or in mixtures for industrial and professional uses, unless

a) the cumulative concentration of diisocyanates in the substance or mixture is less than 0.1 % by weight, or
b) the substance or mixture in the form in which it is supplied to the user, including the combination of such substance or mixture, its packaging and any application aid is compliant with Appendix 12 (Exemptions), or
c) the supplier ensures that the recipient of the substance or mixture is provided with information according to paragraph 3.

3. For the purpose of 2c) manufacturers and importers of diisocyanates on their own or as a constituent in other substances and importers of mixtures containing diisocyanates shall develop a set of teaching material in accordance with the provisions of Appendix 13 (Trainings and Measures) in an official language of the Member State where the substance or mixture is placed on the market before placing the substance or mixture on the market. They shall ensure that training courses based on the training material are available to the recipients of such substances or mixtures. They shall review and update the training material after a maximum of 8 years, or without delay if new information, which may affect the risk management measures, becomes available and inform the recipients accordingly.

Natural or legal persons formulating mixtures containing diisocyanates within the EU shall provide necessary information for the development of the teaching material upon request of their substance suppliers. All downstream users may be consulted for the purpose of the development and update of the teaching material.

[1] The texts of “Appendix Trainings and Measures” and “Appendix Exemptions” are two separate documents. A short summary can be found in A.2.2. Additional information can be found in Appendix 5 to the dossier. The document on Appendix 13 attached to this proposal contains elements that should be included in the final legal text of the Appendix.

Commission decided

15/06/2010

Placing on the market of measuring devices containing or using Mercury

Opinion development

20/06/2018

A derogation for the import and use in pharmaceutical products for the treatment of pulmonar diseases the restriction in entry 68 of Annex XVII: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and related substances.

Not conforming

17/06/2016

Restricting manufacturing and the industrial use.

Not conforming

16/01/2015

Commission decided

17/10/2014

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA, CAS 335-67-1, EC 206-397-9), and any other linear or branched perfluoroheptyl derivative with the formula C7F15-X and any linear or branched perfluorooctyl derivative with the formula C8F17-X (where X=any group, including salts, other than F, Cl, Br), except those derivatives with the formula C8F17-SO2X', C8F17-C(=O)OH or C8F17-CF2-X' (where X'=any group, including salts) shall not be manufactured, used or placed on the market as substances on their own, as constituents of other substances, in a mixture or in articles.

Opinions adopted

06/10/2017

1.Shall not be manufactured, used or placed on the market
- as substances,
- as constituents of other substances,
- in a mixture
2. Articles or any parts thereof containing one of the substances shall not be placed on the market.

Commission decided

17/04/2015

Shall not be placed on the market or used in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight of each in personal care products that are washed off in normal use conditions.

Personal care products shall be taken to mean any substance or mixture intended to be placed on contact with various external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair, nails, lips and external genital organs) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their appearance and/or correcting body odours and/or protecting them or keeping them in good condition.

Normal use may be determined by packaging instructions, indicating the purpose of the product and how it shall be used.

Not conforming

01/08/2014

Windshield washer fluids

Commission decided

16/01/2015

Shall not be placed on the market for supply to the general public:

-as a constituent of windshield washing fluids in concentration equal to, or greater than 3.0% by weight,

-as an additive to denaturated alcohol (methylated spirit, denaturated alcohol, brennspiritus) in concentrations equal to, or greater than 3.0% by weight.

Member State may maintain any existing and more stringent restrictions for methanol.

Opinions adopted

12/04/2017

Restriction on the use of lead shots over wetlands. The harmonisation of the conditions of use of lead in shot in wetlands is a priority at EU level, as national legislation has already been enacted by some Member States (or regions in some Member States) further to international action through the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) under the auspices of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to which the EU is a Party.

Opinions adopted

16/12/2016

Restriction on the use of lead compounds to stabilise PVC and on the placing on the market of PVC articles stabilised with lead compounds. Depending on the outcome of the assessment, the scope of the restriction might be broad or targeted specifically to articles or article groups that are the main contributors to the risks targeted by this proposal.

Commission decided

15/01/2014

Cellulose insulation materials used in buildings.

Withdrawn

17/04/2015

Restricting the placing on the market and use of grill lighters fluids and fuels for decorative lamps labelled R65 or H304, intended for supply to the general public.

Commission decided

17/01/2014

Artist paints

Commission decided

17/01/2014

Thermal paper

Withdrawn

31/12/2015

Restriction of the use of two-component epoxy based on bisphenol A in relining of tap water pipes.

Commission decided

09/08/2013

Manufacturing, and all industrial and professional uses of the substance, where workers’ exposure exceeds a level specified in the restriction.

Commission decided

01/04/2016

Restriction under Article 69(2) on the four classified phthalates in articles. Depending on the outcome of the assessment, the scope of the restriction might be broad or targeted specifically to articles or article groups that are the main contributors to exposure of the general population.

Commission decided

01/08/2014

Manufacture, use and placing on the market of DecaBDE and of mixtures and articles containing it.

Commission decided

17/01/2014

Diaphragms

Commission decided

15/06/2010

Placing on the market, manufacture and use of phenylmercury compounds and placing on the market of articles containing them

Withdrawn

Placing on the market, manufacture and use of Mercury and all known organic and inorganic mercury compounds and placing on the market of articles containing it

Commission decided

18/01/2013

Placing on the market of consumer articles containing Lead and its compounds

Commission decided

15/04/2010

Placing on the market of jewellery containing Lead and its compounds

Commission decided

15/04/2010

Placing on the market of articles containing Dimethylfumarate

Commission decided

14/04/2011

Placing on the market of articles containing BBP, DEHP, DBP and DiBP for indoor environments and direct exposure

Commission decided

20/01/2012

Placing on the market of leather articles containing Chromium VI

Commission decided

17/10/2013

Amendment of the current restriction (entry 23) on use of paints with TARIC codes [3208] & [3209] containing cadmium and cadmium compounds to include placing on the market of such paints and a concentration limit.

Withdrawn

17/01/2014

Plastics

Commission decided

02/08/2013

Placing on the market of textile clothing, fabric accessories and interior textile articles containing NP or NPE that can be washed in water.

Not conforming

03/08/2012

Placing on the market of textile and leather articles containing NP and NPE

Commission decided

19/04/2012

Placing on the market of air fresheners and toilet blocks containing DCB