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CLP

Proposal to harmonise classification and labelling

A proposal has been submitted for tert-butyl 2-ethylperoxyhexanoate

(EC 221-110-7, CAS 3006-82-4).

Registry of CLH intentions until outcome

REACH

Follow what’s happening in the REACH Committee

The European Commission’s REACH Committee is one of the ‘comitology committees’, which can assist in making, adopting and implementing the REACH Regulation. It is composed of representatives from all EU countries, who provide a formal opinion, usually in the form of a vote, on the Commission's proposed measures.

Read more about comitology on the Commission’s website. You can search for meeting dates, agendas and other documents related to the REACH Committee in the comitology register by using the code C34200.

Comitology | Search the register

Biocides

Non-approval of certain active substances in biocidal products

The European Commission's Implementing Decision of 2 August 2021 lists certain active substances not approved for use in biocidal products.

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Follow what’s happening in the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products

The European Commission’s Standing Committee on Biocidal Products is one of the ‘comitology committees’. It is made up of representatives of EU countries and is chaired by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food safety. It delivers opinions on draft legislative measures that the Commission intends to adopt.

Read more about comitology on the Commission’s website. You can search for meeting dates, agendas and other documents related to the Standing Committee in the comitology register by using the code C13900.

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Nanomaterials

Nanopinion: ECHA Nanomaterials Expert Group (NMEG)

Read out latest Nanopinion guest column from Frank Le Curieux, our Scientific Area Leader for Genotoxicity. Mr Le Curieux presents the ECHA Nanomaterials Expert Group (NMEG) telling about its creation, history, organisation, main tasks and its future after 2021.

Call for tenders: study on the impact of graphene

We have launched a call for tenders to perform a study “Assessment of the potential impact of graphene, graphene oxide and other 2D materials on health, and the environment” as part of the European Union Observatory of Nanomaterials (EUON). The study aims to conduct a systematic literature review on the topic based on existing public information.

The deadline for expressing interest is 13 August 2021.

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