ECHA seeks input on proposed PFAS restriction

The European Chemicals Agency invites interested parties to send in scientific and technical information on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by 25 September 2023.

Reminder: send in your questions early on the PFAS restriction proposal

We encourage you to send your questions to us and the five national authorities well ahead of the 5 April 2023 info session. Having the questions in advance will help us prepare and respond to as many questions as possible during the Q&A.

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Consultations on SEAC draft restriction opinions

We are inviting stakeholders to comment on the draft opinions of the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) concerning restriction proposals for:

per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fire-fighting foams
(EC -, CAS -).
N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP)
(EC -, CAS -).
Terphenyl, hydrogenated (EC 262-967-7, CAS 61788-32-7).

Comments are welcome by 15 May 2023.

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European Court of Justice confirms General Court judgment on bisphenol A

The European Court of Justice has dismissed in its entirety an appeal brought by Plastics Europe against the General Court's judgment in case T-207/18 confirming ECHA’s decision to identify bisphenol A (BPA) as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) on the basis that it is an endocrine disrupter to the environment.

The Court found that Plastics Europe failed to demonstrate any error of law by the General Court.

Judgment

Join our webinar on the new data availability system
19 April 2023, 11:00-12:00 Helsinki time

We are building a new data availability system, with the new solution rolled out gradually starting with REACH registration data at the end of this year. Our webinar will let you know what to expect and help you prepare for the changes.

Follow our webinar at 11:00 on 19 April 2023.

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New intentions to identify substances of very high concern (SVHCs)

Two intentions have been received for:

Bumetrizole (EC 223-445-4, CAS 3896-11-5).
2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol (EC 221-573-5, CAS 3147-75-9).

Registry of SVHC intentions

Assessment of regulatory needs reports published

We have published reports assessing the regulatory needs for groups of:

Assessment of regulatory needs

Community rolling action plan (CoRAP)

Member States plan to evaluate 24 substances in 2023-2025

Based on the Member State Committee's opinion, we adopted and published the CoRAP for 2023-2025 on 21 March 2023.

Six substances are planned to be evaluated in 2023, while 18 are listed for 2024 and 2025.

Registrants who need to update their dossiers with new relevant information such as hazard, tonnages, use and exposure, can follow this guide for advice.

One proposals to harmonise classification and labelling

One proposal has been submitted for:

dichloromethane; methylene chloride (EC 200-838-9, CAS 75-09-2).

Registry of CLH intentions until outcome

Biocides

Join our webinar on analysis of alternatives and tools to support biocides substitution
26 April 2023, 15:00-16:30 Helsinki time

We will feature several tools to support stakeholders in moving to safer alternatives. If you are an applicant of biocidal active substances, downstream user, supplier of alternatives, consultant, or from an authority, follow us on 26 April 2023 at 15:00.

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Occupational exposure limits (OELs)

Calls for evidence launched for two substances

We have launched calls for evidence on:

1,3-Butadiene (EC 203-450-8, CAS 106-99-0).
4,4-Isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A) (EC 201-245-8,
CAS 80-05-7).

The aim is to gather new scientific information on uses, exposure, health effects, toxicology, epidemiology and modes of action of these substances. Any other relevant information is also welcome. Give comments by 15 June 2023.

Give comments | OELs

EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON)

Are you aware of information gaps for nanomaterials?

The EUON is looking for topics for its upcoming studies.

Submit your proposal by 27 April 2023 and potentially contribute to the work of the observatory.

Learn more | Submit your proposal

Board of Appeal

Revised practice directions and code of conduct adopted

The Board of Appeal has adopted revised practice directions for parties to appeal proceedings, and a code of conduct providing guidance on ethical standards of conduct to be observed by members.