News

Proposal to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams throughout the EU

We bring forward a proposal for an EU-wide restriction on all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in firefighting foams. The restriction would prevent further groundwater and soil contamination and health risks for people and the environment.

Additionally, the wider restriction proposal covering PFASs by five European countries has been delayed until January 2023.

News | ECHA's completed activities on restrictions

Webinar: Restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in firefighting foams

5 April 2022, 11:00-13:00 Helsinki time

The six-month consultation on the proposed restriction of PFASs in firefighting foams starts on 23 March 2022 that is 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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REACH

Call for evidence on substances, mixtures and articles containing chlorinated paraffins (C14 to C17)

We are preparing a restriction proposal on substances containing ‘chloroalkanes with carbon chain lengths within the range from C14 to C17’. An indicative list of substances under investigation is available on the consultation page.

We invite interested parties to submit information on the risk management and waste management measures, the recycling of articles containing the concerned chloroalkanes and the use in PVC.

The deadline is 25 March 2022.

Give comments

New intention to identify a substance of very high concern

An intention has been received for 1,1'-[ethane-1,2-diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6-tribromobenzene] (EC 253-692-3, CAS 37853-59-1).

Registry of SVHC intentions until outcome

Testing proposals

ECHA has launched one new consultation on testing proposals. The deadline for comments is 12 April 2022.

There are currently six open consultations on testing proposals.

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Reminder: Webinar: REACH restriction of hazardous substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up

29 March 2022, 14:30-16:30 Helsinki time

We are organising an online info session together with the European Commission to address technical questions that industry, such as ink formulators and tattoo artists, might have on the implementation of the restriction. The aim is 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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CLP

Ad hoc consultation on the harmonised classification and labelling of S-metolachlor (ISO)

The proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of S-metolachlor (ISO); 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-[(2S)-1-methoxypropan-2-yl]acetamide; (RaSa)-2-chloro-N-(6-ethyl-o-tolyl)-N-[(1S)-2-methoxy-1-methylethyl]acetamide [contains 80-100% 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-[(2S)-1-methoxypropan-2-yl]acetamide and 0-20% 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-[(2R)-1-methoxypropan-2-yl]acetamide] (EC -, CAS 87392-12-9) was submitted by Germany and subject to a consultation, which ended on 3 September 2021.

As, in the meantime, additional data on carcinogenicity has been made available, we are looking for comments on this new information.

The deadline is 7 March 2022.

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New proposals to harmonise the classification and labelling

Three proposals have been submitted for:

(RS)-S-sec-butyl-O-ethyl-2-oxo-1,3-thiazolidin-3-ylphosphonothioate; fosthiazate (ISO) (EC 619-377-3, CAS 98886-44-3);
2,3-epoxypropyl isopropyl ether (EC 223-672-9, CAS 4016-14-2); and
6-iodo-2-propoxy-3-propylquinazolin-4(3H)-one; proquinazid (ISO) (EC 606-168-7, CAS 189278-12-4).

Registry of CLH intentions until outcome

Chesar

Help us develop a new Chesar Platform to suit your needs

We are currently developing a new Chesar Platform, the chemical risk assessment tool combining the Chesar and EUSES. Answer to our survey and tell us how you use Chesar 3 and its different functionalities in your daily work. This will help us develop a Chesar Platform that meets your needs.

The survey is open until 25 March 2022.

Survey | Chesar Platform