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REACH

Call for evidence on lead in shot, bullets and fishing tackle - questions and answers

We have published a Q&A document based on the questions received during the online information session held on 10 October. The purpose is to help different stakeholders in sending us scientific information concerning the possible restriction on the use of lead in gunshot outside of wetlands, bullets and fishing tackle. In addition, the hot topics page on the subject has been updated and will soon be available in 23 EU languages.

The call for evidence is open until 16 December 2019.

Q&A | Hot topics page | Give comments | Watch the online information session

Authorisations granted for uses of three substances

The European Commission has granted authorisations for six uses for the following substances:

sodium dichromate (EC 234-190-3, CAS 10588- 01-9, 7789-12-0) for one use to ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH with a review period expiring on 21 September 2024;
chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) for three uses to ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH and Wesco Aircraft EMEA Limited with a review period expiring on 21 September 2024; and
sodium chromate (EC 231-889-5, CAS 7775-11-3) for two uses to Aviall Services Inc. and Wesco Aircraft EMEA Limited with a review period expiring on 21 September 2024.

Summaries in Official Journal

Improving the quality of your REACH registration dossier – what authorities are planning and how you can prepare

26 November 2019, 11:00 – 13:00 Helsinki time

Join our webinar for the latest information about ECHA’s and industry’s action plans for addressing the lack of compliance of REACH registration dossiers. The webinar is an opportunity for you to learn about the overall context and impact of upcoming changes and how you can prepare. You will also have the chance to ask questions from our experts.

Programme and registration

Poison centres

Commission adopts change to first compliance date for reporting to poison centres

The European Commission has adopted a delegated act amending the CLP Regulation, which will postpone the first compliance date for harmonised reporting to poison centres, for mixtures intended for consumer use, from 1 January 2020 to 1 January 2021. Other compliance dates will not be affected.

The same amendment also introduces a few changes to how the information should be provided.

The adoption is followed by a two-month period of scrutiny by the European Parliament and Council.

News | Adopted act

Biocides

Technical equivalence: updated supporting document

The supporting document and the submission manual for applications for assessment of technical equivalence has been updated. The new version of the supporting document requires applicants to include key information related to the application, such as the specification of the alternative source.

Supporting document | Biocides submission manual [PDF]

Nanomaterials

Last chance to register: webinar on revised information requirements for nanoforms

12 November 2019, 11:00 – 13:30 Helsinki time

Don’t miss our webinar explaining what a nanoform is, how to build a set of similar nanoforms and how to fulfil data requirements for their characterisation. We will also introduce you to new IUCLID fields for reporting your nanoforms together with practical examples and you will be able to ask questions from our experts.

Programme and registration

Waste

SCIP workshop on 12 November 2019 – follow online

The aim of the workshop is to discuss the practical implementation of ECHA’s upcoming SCIP database on hazardous substances in articles. The event is aimed at foreseen users of the database (waste operators and organisations representing citizens) and industry who need to submit data on Candidate List substances (SVHCs) in articles from January 2021.

You can follow the workshop online.

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Events and webinars

New webinar recordings available

Missed our recent webinars? Don’t worry, you can now watch them online.

New features of EUSES 2.2.0 – watch recording
GreenScreen tool and methodology for comparing chemical hazards and identifying safer alternatives – watch recording

Upcoming webinars

SETAC 2020: Looking for case studies

We will co-chair four sessions at the next meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) in Dublin 3-7 May 2020. We are now looking for abstracts, presentations and posters to be shown on the following topics:

Chemical safety assessment of surfactants: current challenges in regulatory science and future prospects (Track 1);
Key transformation processes to be measured in fate and exposure assessment of nanomaterials (Track 6);
Application of mechanistic insights into chemical grouping and read-across approaches supporting risk assessment and regulatory decision making (Track 6); and
Sediment risk assessment – regulatory challenges for biocides, REACH and other chemicals (Tack 6).

We welcome contributions from scientists, authorities, industry and other stakeholders. Submit your abstract to SETAC by 27 November 2019.

SETAC 2020

Forum on endocrine disruptors

The European Commission is organising the first annual Forum on Endocrine Disruptors on 8 November 2019. It will bring together scientists and stakeholders with expertise on endocrine disruptors to exchange information and best practices, identify challenges and build synergies.

The event will be web streamed.

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ECHA Guest corner

Guest Corner: Furniture without toxic flame retardants: ensuring safety for all

We invite stakeholders to contribute articles on their work and priorities related to chemicals in our everyday life in a new initiative that we call the Guest Corner.

Check the latest contribution where Gabriella Kemendi, Secretary General at EFIC, the European Furniture Industries Confederation, writes about how to achieve a high level of fire safety without using toxic flame retardants in furniture.

Chemicals in our life - Guest corner