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Evaluation
REACH Evaluation Report 2013: results and recommendations from dossier evaluation
ECHA's annual evaluation report 2013 gives recommendations to all registrants on how to improve the quality of their dossiers. As a consequence of ECHA's evaluation decisions, two thirds of evaluated registrations were brought into compliance following an update. In the course of 2013, the Agency forwarded 32 non-compliant cases to national enforcement authorities for their action.
Press release | Evaluation Report 2013
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Results of SME survey published
ECHA has published the results of its survey of "first-time small and medium-sized registrants for the 2013 REACH registration deadline". The survey was conducted towards the end of last year to assess and, where necessary, adjust the Agency's assistance to meet the needs of registrants.
The Agency does not want to be second-guessing the experience of SMEs that successfully submitted their dossiers by May 2013. Therefore, the survey was undertaken to gain further insight into the perspectives of SMEs on the registration process, enabling ECHA to design its support and update its IT tools for the 2018 deadline.
SME survey summary of results
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Companies can now apply to include active substances in Annex I of the BPR
Following the publication of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 88/2014, ECHA has developed a new procedure using the register for biocidal products (R4BP 3), which allows industry to submit requests to amend the current list of active substances in Annex I of the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR).
The regulation defines the data requirements for applications for inclusion in Annex I dossiers and establishes the relevant evaluation procedure. Applicants need to conclusively demonstrate that the substance falls into the description of the relevant category for which the authorisation is sought and that there is a robust consensus of expert opinion that the substance does not give rise to concern.
News alert | Annex I amendment
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Amendment to Annex I of the Prior Informed Consent Regulation published
The European Commission has amended the list of chemicals subject to an export notification (Annex I) under the PIC Regulation. The amendment will enter into force on 1 May 2014.
Official Journal
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Work Programme 2014 summary available
ECHA has published a summary leaflet of its 2014 Work Programme, highlighting the main goals for this year. Both the work programme and its summary are available on ECHA's website.
Summary | Work Programme 2014
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Presentations now available from the Workshop on ECHA Dissemination Website: Substance Brief Profiles
The Workshop on ECHA Dissemination Website: Substance Brief Profiles took place on 3 December 2013 with discussions on the type of information that should be included in a substance "brief profile". The presentations from the workshop are now available on the ECHA website.
Presentations
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Fifth seminar on applications for authorisation - 28-29 April 2014 - Apply before 14 March
From 28 to 29 April 2014, ECHA will host a new edition of this event which already took place in the three previous years. The aim is to raise the overall understanding of potential applicants on the authorisation application procedure through presentations, discussions and feedback from industry.
The application process for selecting participants will remain open until 14 March.
More information
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First workshop on applications for authorisation - 29-30 April 2014 - Apply before 14 March
From 29 to 30 April 2014, ECHA will organise a workshop for stakeholders with an advanced knowledge on the authorisation process. They comprise companies who have prepared or are in the process of preparing an application. The focus for this workshop will be on sharing experience between previous and future applicants and for ECHA to get feedback on the workability of the application process.
The application process for selecting participants will remain open until 14 March.
More information
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What applicants need to know about technical equivalence and chemical similarity – Register now
21 March, 11:00 – 13:00 EET, GMT +2
The webinar describes the technical equivalence and chemical similarity processes and explains their differences. It also gives advice to applicants on how to get the technical equivalence/chemical similarity of their active substance assessed. ECHA invites participants to send questions in advance to echa-events@echa.europa.eu.
Register
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Material available online: How to bring your registration dossier in compliance with REACH part 5
12 February
The webinar provides feedback to registrants on how to submit information on chemical substances in the technical dossier to ECHA in compliance with REACH.
Material
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ECHA Guidance for downstream users – the essentials: Register now
5 March, 11:00 – 13:00 EET, GMT +2
A major update of the Guidance for Downstream Users was published in December 2013. This webinar outlines the structure, the main content of each section and the significant changes in the Guidance. It aims to help readers to quickly find information in the Guidance that is relevant for their needs. ECHA invites participants to send questions in advance to echa-events@echa.europa.eu.
Agenda | Register
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How to ensure the safe use of nanomaterials under REACH – Part III: Exposure and risk assessment
31 March, 11:00 – 13:00 EET, GMT +2
This webinar provides feedback to registrants on how to submit information on chemical substances in the technical dossier to ECHA in compliance with REACH.
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Identification of substances of very high concern
No ongoing consultations
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Draft recommendation of substances for the Authorisation List
No ongoing consultations
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Harmonised classification and labelling
Start: 4 February 2014
Deadline: 21 March 2014
Two CLH proposals
Start: 11 February 2014
Deadline: 28 March 2014
One CLH proposal
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Applications for authorisation
Start: 12 February 2014
Deadline: 9 April 2014
16 consultations
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Biocides consultation
Start: 10 February 2014
Deadline: 11 April 2014
Six substances
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