Spotlight on Regulatory Updates
What You Need to Know
Candidate list – four new substances added
On the 16th January 2020, ECHA added four new substances to the candidate list bringing the number on the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC’s) for authorisation to 205 substances. Three of the substances have been added due their toxicity to reproduction and a fourth due to a combination of other properties...
Upcoming nanoforms deadline – 1st January 2020
Companies must provide more information on nanomaterials on the EU market under the REACH Regulation by 1st January 2020. It is important that potential registrants familiarise themselves with the new legal requirements and ensure that they are ready. https://echa.europa.eu/-/get-ready-for-new-reach-requirements-for-nanomaterials The definition of a nanomaterial (2011/696/EU Recommendation on the definition of a nanomaterial) is as follows:-...
Restriction Proposal for Lead
ECHA have submitted an intention to the Registry of Intentions for Restrictions for the use of lead in ammunition and fishing tackle. Placing on the market and use of lead in ammunition (gunshots and bullets) and fishing tackle are within the scope of the restriction proposal. The assessment will cover the use of lead in...
ECHA’s PCN portal is now ready
With the first deadline of 1st January 2020 rapidly approaching (applicable to consumer type products only), ECHA has recently released a dedicated portal which will allow businesses to prepare and submit notifications to Poison Centres as required by the CLP Regulation.
Mercury Regulation in the EU
Mercury is a metal known for its toxicity to humans, animals and the ecosystem. It is currently used in a wide range of activities, including chlor-alkali chemical plants and the plastics industry, and can be found in a range of products such as thermometers, dental amalgam and light bulbs. Human activities result in over half...