REACH
Inquiry process more efficient
After late pre-registration ends in May 2017, the only way for companies to get in contact with existing registrants to share data and have access to the joint registration is through an inquiry. This means compiling an inquiry dossier in IUCLID and submitting it to ECHA.
We expect the number of inquiry dossiers to increase after May, and have, therefore, improved the inquiry process to make sure that potential registrants are put in contact with the other registrants without delay. For example, data sharing tasks related to data provision for substances with EINECS and List numbers has been automated.
Inquiry | News alert
CLP
Warning labels on products containing hazardous chemicals are changing - know the labels and stay safe
The packaging and labelling of chemical products is changing. After 1 June this year, you should only find products with the new labels in shops and the old ones should be off the shelves. Watch our video and share it in your language. Get to know the new labels and stay safe.
Video in 23 EU languages | CLP 2017 retailers web page
Nanomaterials
Update on ECHA Nanomaterials Expert Group webpage
ECHA Nanomaterials Expert Group (NMEG) has now its own section on ECHA's website.
On this site, you can find the expert group’s mandate and activities, the list of the members and the meeting schedule which will also include the minutes of the meetings in the future.
Nanomaterials Expert Group
Events
Struggling with your chemical safety assessment?17 May 2017, 11:00 to 12:00 Helsinki Time (EEST, GMT +3)
This webinar is for registrants who need to carry out a chemical safety assessment - including the generation of exposure scenarios - for the first time.
The webinar explains what the chemical safety assessment is, when it should be carried out and what information is needed. Practical tips will be given on how to approach the task and what mistakes to avoid. The webinar will also give a brief overview of the Chemical Safety Assessment and Reporting tool, Chesar.
Programme and registration
Calls for information
Public consultations launched for applications for authorisation
The applications for authorisation for potassium chromate (EC 232-140-5) and sodium chromate (EC 231-889-5) are for the following uses:
- Use of sodium and potassium chromate in the fabrication of alkali metal dispensers for production of photocathodes.
- Use of alkali metal dispensers containing sodium and potassium chromate for production of photocathodes.
More information about the uses that authorisation is applied for, including the description of the function of the substance, exposure scenarios, possible alternatives identified by the applicants, together with socio-economic information, is available on ECHA’s website.
Comments can be submitted using a form on ECHA's website until 5 July 2017, 23:59 Helsinki time.
Applications for authorisation - current consultations
Have a look at the 26 currently open consultations on our home page.
All open consultations
