Investigation report on lead in consumer articles restriction available
The investigation report on lead and its compounds in articles supplied to the general public (restriction entry 63) aims to support the Commission in their consideration to re-evaluate the restriction. The report evaluates new scientific information on the analytical methods for measuring the release of lead, taking into account the effects of coating on articles, and on the availability of alternatives related to certain existing derogations in the entry.
Completed restriction activities
Restriction of four phthalates now applicable
The phthalates DEHP, DBP, DIBP and BBP are restricted in articles as of 7 July 2020. If your company is affected, make sure you understand the conditions of the restriction, including possible derogations.
Conditions of restriction | Protecting our future fathers
Testing proposals
ECHA has launched 39 new consultations on testing proposals. The deadline for comments is 21 August 2020.
There are currently 109 open consultations on testing proposals.
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Committees’ consolidated opinions available on applications for authorisation
The applications are for uses of:
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one use of pitch, coal tar, high-temp (EC 266-028-2, CAS 65996-93-2) and anthracene oil (EC 292-602-7) by RÜTGERS Germany GmbH;
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three uses (1, 2 and 3) of 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (EC -, CAS -) by SEBIA;
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one use of 4-nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated (EC -, CAS) by SEBIA;
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two uses (1 and 2) of 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (EC -, CAS -) by DIAGNOSTICA STAGO;
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one use of sodium chromate (EC 231-889-5, CAS 7775-11-3) by Ariston Thermo SpA;
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one use of chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) by Tata Steel UK Ltd;
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one use of 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (EC -, CAS -) by Roche Diagnostics GmbH; and
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one use of 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (EC -, CAS -) by Nuova Ompi S.r.l. unipersonale.
Opinions
Summary of animal testing report now available in 23 EU languages
The translations of the summary of ECHA's latest report on alternatives to testing on animals are now available.
Reports on animal testing
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