REACH
Recycled rubber infill causes a very low level of concern
ECHA has evaluated the risk of substances in recycled rubber that is used on artificial sports pitches. Based on the evidence, ECHA has concluded that the concern for players on these pitches, including children, and for workers who install and maintain them is very low. ECHA will update its evaluation as and when new information becomes available.
Press release | Report
Reminder: Last call to pre-register your chemicals
To benefit from the extended deadline for registering existing, low volume chemicals by the last REACH registration deadline, you need to have pre-registered your substance with ECHA. If you manufacture or import a substance for the first time at or above 1 to 100 tonnes per year, and your substance is not known to be carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction, you can still pre-register within six months of starting the activity, and at the latest by 31 May 2017 – one year before the deadline.
News alert
Check the upcoming events on REACH 2018 registration
Together with our stakeholders, we have put together a calendar of events around Europe focusing on support for the last registration deadline. Check it out - there might be an event perfect for you just around the corner.
REACH 2018 events
E-cards sent to 2018 pre-registrants
In mid-January, we sent out electronic cards through email to around 18 000 pre-registrants with no prior registrations, lead registrants and members of joint submissions reminding them of the 31 May 2018 deadline. The cards are now also available online.
Web page
Statistics published about downstream notifications for authorised uses of substances of very high concern
Companies using authorised substances of very high concern need to notify ECHA. The notification requirement is based on Article 66 of the REACH Regulation. ECHA passes on the notifications to the enforcement authorities of the EU Member States. A table and maps indicating the number and geographical distribution of the notifications received have now been published by ECHA.
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Committees’ opinions on two applications for authorisation available
The consolidated opinions of the Committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-economic Analysis for uses of the following substances are available on our website:
- chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8; CAS 1333-82-0) by SNECMA;
- 1,2-dichloroethane (EDC) (EC 203-458-1, CAS 107-06-2) by Eli Lilly S.A.
Opinions
Board of Appeal
Revised practice directions give guidance to appellants
The Board of Appeal has adopted revised practice directions to guide parties involved in appeal proceedings.
News alert
Guidance
New Biocides Guidance document published
ECHA has published a new Guidance document for the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), concerning the efficacy assessment and evaluation for biocidal active substances and products.
Guidance on biocides legislation
New draft for REACH guidance update available
The following new draft for updated ECHA guidance on REACH has been sent for the next consultation step:
- Guidance on recommendations for nanomaterials for human health endpoints sent for CARACAL consultation.
A copy of the new draft has been uploaded to the ongoing guidance consultations page on the ECHA website. Potential registrants for the 2018 deadline may be interested in already viewing the new draft document.
Ongoing guidance consultations
Events
ECHA webinar: Getting meaningful exposure scenarios: how sector use maps help
30 March 2017
This webinar is of interest for downstream users and sector organisations who want to optimise the communication of safe use information in the supply chain. Participants will learn about the sector use map concept, its benefits, and its implementation.
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Impacted by REACH? Join our Stakeholders' Day
One year until the REACH 2018 registration deadline, our conference on 4 and 5 April offers you the most up-to-date advice and case studies to help you register.
On 4 April, you can take part in training and book a one-to-one discussion with our experts - when possible, we will offer you this service in your language. Check the programme and sign up today. You will also be able to watch the event and ask questions online.
Event page
ECHA webinar: REACH 2018 spring school: from zero to registration in one week
15-19 May 2017
During this intensive week, we will broadcast all the REACH 2018 phase webinars again with the possibility of asking questions from our experts. In addition, a new webinar: Getting your chemical safety assessment done will take place live from Helsinki on Day 3 of the spring school, Wednesday 17 May. The week will conclude with an extended Q&A on all REACH 2018 phases on Friday 19 May. This is your chance to get expert advice to your specific questions so register now to ensure your place!
Register
ECHA webinar: Replacing harmful chemicals in the textile sector: presentations and recording available
23 February 2017
The webinar presents how H&M and a group of Italian SMEs from the Prato district replaced harmful chemicals from their supply chains. Greenpeace presents their Detox campaign, the International Chemical Secretariat (ChemSec) gives an overview of their available tools to help companies substitute and the European Textile and Apparel Association (EURATEX) presents their activities to replace harmful chemicals.
Presentations and recording
ECHA webinar: How are substances screened and shortlisted? – presentations and recording available
14 February 2017
The webinar explains the screening process, its timelines, and criteria for short listing. It also explains how registrants can influence the manual screening process by updating their dossiers and how they can obtain more information on common screening. The webinar also gives advice on how registrants should react to the informative letters sent by ECHA to all registrants of shortlisted substances.
Presentations and recording
Calls for information
There are no new consultations this week. Have a look at the 17 currently open consultations on our home page.
All open consultations
