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21 November 2012

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Save the date 11-12 February 2013
Upcoming seminars for future applicants for authorisation

On 11 and 12 February 2013, ECHA will host a seminar on applications for authorisation specifically designed for future applicants. The aim is to raise the overall understanding of the authorisation application procedure via presentations, discussions and feedback from the industry. Due to space constraints, participants will be selected through an application process which will open on 10 December 2012. Priority will be given to future applicants not having had a chance to participate in the seminar held on 1 and 2 October 2012. A similar seminar is also planned to take place sometime during June 2013.

 

PRESS RELEASES

ECHA protects SME privileges

16 November 2012

ECHA has started revoking decisions assigning registration numbers to registrations that later emerged to be incomplete. These decisions have been replaced with rejections. This concerns registrants, who have incorrectly claimed to be entitled to a fee reduction for micro, small or medium-sized enterprises and did not pay the appropriate registration fee despite repeated reminders. The companies concerned have been informed.

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NEWS ALERTS

Last update of REACH-IT ahead of the 2013 deadline

21 November 2012

The new release of REACH-IT on 30 November 2012 introduces the Co-Registrants page, which gives potential and existing registrants direct access to each other's contact details. REACH-IT will be taken down on 28 November 2012 at 12:00 (EET) in order to install the new release.

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ECHA publishes best practices for qualitative assessment of human health risks

20 November 2012

The new Practical Guide helps to improve the overall quality of information presented in the chemical safety reports.

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Updated Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria

20 November 2012

The European Chemicals Agency has published on its website an update of the Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria related to health hazards following the conclusion of a consultation process.

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ON THE WEB

The Registry of submitted Harmonised Classification and Labelling intentions has been updated

19 November 2012

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Webinar on REACH-IT Co-Registrants page - agenda published

The webinar presents an overview of changes linked to the new release of REACH-IT, which further supports potential and existing registrants in sharing data and preparing joint submissions. This webinar will explain the changes companies will face in receiving the result of their inquiry dossiers. A live demo of the new Co-Registrants page will also feature in the webinar programme. The page provides real time information on identity, contact details and roles of the co-registrants of the same substance that have received a registration number or an inquiry number. The webinar takes place on 23 November 2012, 11:00 - 14:00 (GMT +2) and is open for all.

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Announcement of a new appeal

20 November 2012

The Board of Appeal of the European Chemicals Agency has published an announcement of a new appeal

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Open positions

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