Have your say on the proposed restriction of substances containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in clay targets for shooting
We have submitted a proposal to restrict the placing on the market of substances containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in clay targets for shooting.
This consultation is open for anyone from 22 December 2021 to 22 June 2022. Our scientific committees welcome early comments by 25 January 2022 to help them in the first discussion of the proposal in February 2022.
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Assessment report for arsenic acid
We have published an assessment concluding that at present there is no need to restrict the use of arsenic acid in articles in accordance with article 69(2) of REACH. However, we will continue to monitor the situation, especially through our databases of substances of very high concern in articles (SiA and SCIP).
ECHA's current activities on restrictions
European Court of Justice confirms identification of bisphenol A as an endocrine disrupter to human health
The European Court of Justice has dismissed in its entirety an appeal brought by Plastics Europe against the judgment of the General Court in Case T-636/17, which confirmed ECHA’s decision to identify bisphenol A (BPA) as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) on the basis that it is an endocrine disrupter to human health under Article 57 (f) of REACH.
The Court of Justice found that Plastics Europe failed to demonstrate any error of law by the General Court.
Judgment C-876/19 P
Thousands of chemicals restricted in tattoo inks and permanent make-up from January 2022
The use of more than 4 000 hazardous substances in mixtures used for tattooing and permanent make-up will be limited in the EU/EEA as of 4 January 2022.
The restriction introduces maximum concentration limits either for individual or groups of substances. Examples of substances are certain azodyes, carcinogenic aromatic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), metals and methanol. The restriction also requires that mixtures meant for tattooing and permanent make-up have this use mentioned on their labels. The label also needs to include a list of ingredients and relevant safety statements.
The new rules apply to two pigments - Blue 15:3 and Green 7 - a year later, from 4 January 2023 onwards.
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