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Member States will evaluate 58 substances in 2021-2023

ECHA lists 58 substances for evaluation by EU Member States under the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for 2021-2023.

Eight of the substances are planned to be evaluated in 2021, while 50 substances are listed for evaluation in 2022 and 2023. Based on the opinion of its Member State Committee, ECHA adopted and published the CoRAP for 2021-2023 on 17 March 2021. Registrants are invited to consider if dossier updates would be needed to bring new relevant information, for example, on tonnages, use and exposure (see “Registrant’s guide - How to act in substance evaluation”).

CoRAP 2021-2023 [PDF] [EN] | CoRAP list of all substances | CoRAP web pages

REACH

Mapping of the chemical universe progresses

An updated list of mapped substances is now available on our website. Since the last update in August 2019, we have mapped an additional 1 900 REACH registered substances. Registered substances are divided into five pools based on the regulatory actions in place, initiated or considered for them. The mapping will contribute to the annual report on ECHA’s Integrated Regulatory Strategy, which will be published in April. Our aim is to have all registered substances screened and allocated to the pools by 2027.

Universe of registered substances | How does the chemical universe mapping work? | Integrated regulatory strategy

Call for evidence: restriction of 1,4-dioxane

Germany invites interested parties to submit information related to 1,4-dioxane (EC 204-661-8, CAS 123-91-1) to help with the preparation of a restriction proposal. The call for evidence is separate to the ongoing consultation on the SVHC properties of 1,4-dioxane, which started on 9 March 2021.

Deadline for comments is 17 June 2021.

Current calls for comments and evidence

CLP

Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling

We are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposals for:

1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (EC 220-120-9, CAS 2634-33-5); and
1,4-benzenediamine, N,N'-mixed Ph and tolyl derivs.; reaction mass of N-phenyl,N’-o-tolyl-phenylene diamine, N,N’-diphenyl-p-phenylene diamine and N,N’-di-o-tolyl-phenylene diamine (EC 273-227-8, CAS 68953-84-4).

The deadline for comments is 14 May 2021.

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Ad hoc consultation on harmonised classification and labelling

The proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of metribuzin (ISO); 4-amino-6-tert-butyl-3-methylthio-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one (EC 244-209-7, CAS 21087-64-9) was submitted by Estonia and subject to a consultation, which ended on 2 October 2020.

This ad hoc consultation is launched due to a typographical error in the dossier proposing a chronic M-factor of 100, instead of 10.

We invite all interested parties to submit comments in direct relation to the subject. The deadline for comments is 29 March 2021.

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New proposals and intentions to harmonise classification and labelling

Two intentions have been received for:

1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)pentan-3-ol (EC 403-640-2, CAS 107534-96-3); and
clethodim (ISO); (5RS)-2-{(1EZ)-1-[(2E)-3-chloroallyloxyimino]propyl}-5-[(2RS)-2-(ethylthio)propyl]-3-hydroxycyclohex-2-en-1-one (EC 619-396-7, CAS 99129-21-2).

A proposal has been submitted for formaldehyde ...% (EC 200-001-8, CAS 50-00-0).

Registry of CLH intentions until outcome

Webinars

REACH-IT functionalities webinar: presentations and Q&A published

This webinar gave an overview of the new functionalities implemented in the latest version of REACH-IT (v3.9). The presentations and questions & answers from the webinar are now available online.

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ECHA

Supporting Montenegro and Serbia to prepare for EU chemicals laws

ECHA supports the accession countries to build capacity ahead of joining the EU. A study has assessed the gaps and needs of aligning to and implementing EU chemicals legislation in Montenegro and Serbia and proposes national action plans on how to move forward.

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Events

Save the date: Safer Chemicals Conference on 6 October

With Europe leading the way towards a more sustainable and toxic-free environment, how are ECHA and its partners supporting companies on the path to sustainability? What are the regulatory expectations in the evolving landscape and how can we help you meet them?

Join us at our free online conference for the latest insights and updates. You will be able to meet us at interactive sessions, network with your peers and visit our virtual exhibition to get best practice and advice. The full programme is coming soon. Registration will start on 6 August 2021.

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