ECHA
February Newsletter online
This year’s first issue of the ECHA Newsletter explains what is being done to make sure that registrations are up to the expected standard and tells how the QSAR Toolbox and read-across can help you prepare your registration. You can also read about how companies produce safer textiles and how the construction sector in Sweden makes buildings safer. Our guest columnist also gives you expert advice on data-sharing.
The Newsletter is also always available in PDF format on our Newsletter web page.
ECHA Newsletter | PDF version
REACH
REACH-IT integrated support - translations available
To support companies registering chemicals, REACH-IT now includes integrated support material in 23 EU languages. You can change the language by going to the General settings and clicking on the user icon at the top of the screen.
The Discover REACH-IT short guide helps to introduce companies to REACH-IT and is also available in 23 languages.
Discover REACH-IT | Need further help?
Authorisations granted for various uses of four substances
The European Commission has granted authorisations to eight companies for a total of 10 uses of four substances. The review periods expire on the dates given in brackets:
- trichloroethylene (EC 201-167-4) - Grupa Azoty S.A. (21 April 2028); Chimcomplex S.A. Borzesti (21 February 2019); Richard Geiss GmbH (two uses until 21 April 2028); Spolana a.s. (21 April 2020);
- sodium chromate (EC No 231-889-5) - Dometic GmbH/Dometic Hűtőgépgyártó és Kereskedelmi Zrt. (one use until 31 December 2019 and one use until 21 September 2029);
- sodium dichromate (EC 234-190-3) - Boliden Mineral AB (21 September 2024);
- chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8) - Grohe AG (one use until 21 September 2029 and one use until 21 September 2027).
Summary of the decisions of the European Commission
Corrigendum to news item on enhanced completeness check
A corrigendum to the news item ‘Enhanced completeness check delivers its first results’ has been published on our website. The corrigendum clarifies why 5 % of checked dossiers were rejected. We appologise for any confusion this may have caused.
News item
CLP
New intention to harmonise classification and labelling
A new intention to harmonise the classification and labelling has been received for the following substance:
- n-hexane (EC 203-777-6, CAS 110-54-3).
Submitted proposal | Submitted intentions
Board of Appeal
Announcement of a new appeal
The Board of Appeal has published an announcement of a new appeal. Case A-014-2016 concerns a data sharing dispute under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR).
Announcements
Downstream users
Feedback on the interactive guide on safety data sheets and exposure scenarios
Thanks to those who provided feedback. We have now updated the English version of the guide. Versions in other languages will be made available in March 2017.
Interactive guide
Guidance
Addition to a Biocides Guidance document published
The Biocides Guidance Volume III Human Health (Part B) has now been further developed to incorporate Part C on evaluation. Minor editorial corrections have also been made. The new document will be renamed Volume III Human Health, Assessment and Evaluation (Parts B+C).
Guidance on biocides legislation
Events
Need training on Chesar?
6-7 April 2017, Helsinki
We are offering a two-day training session on Chesar on 6-7 April 2017. You need to register. If the demand is high, we may organise a follow up session. Complete this survey by 20 March 2017, so that we can analyse your training needs.
Participation is free of charge, but participants have to cover their own travel and accommodation costs.
Programme | Survey
Seminar on Applying for Authorisation to use an SVHC
18 April 13:30 to 19 April 13:00 Helsinki time (EET, GMT +2)
This seminar focuses on improving future applicants’ knowledge of the REACH authorisation application procedure and will advise how to prepare an application. It will also look at the opinion-making process in RAC and SEAC, how the European Commission makes its decisions and getting practical advice and feedback from previous applicants.
It is free of charge and open to companies planning to apply for authorisation.
Registration
Single Market Forum 2016-2017 – REACH 2018 and beyond
27-28 April 2017, Sofia, Bulgaria
The conference is organised by the European Commission and aims to draw the attention of companies, and especially SMEs, to the obligations they have under REACH. It will also help them to prepare for the upcoming 2018 registration deadline. Participants will be able to book a one-to-one session with an expert on REACH to get tailor-made advice.
Participation is free of charge.
Event information and registration
Calls for information
Public consultation on harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA is looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposals for:
- 2-methylimidazole (EC 211-765-7; CAS 693-98-1). The substance is used mainly as an intermediate for the manufacture of other chemicals like pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes and pigments, and as a catalyst in polymer production. It has no existing harmonised classification and labelling in Annex VI to CLP. We invite you to provide comments on the reproductive toxicity hazard class.
- octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane; [D4] (EC 209-136-7; CAS 556-67-2). The substance is used in diverse applications including uses at industrial sites. It has an existing harmonised classification and labelling in Annex VI to CLP as Repr. 2 and Aquatic Chronic 4. We invite you to provide comments on environmental hazard classes.
- MCPA-thioethyl (ISO); S-ethyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)ethanethioate; S-ethyl 4-chloro-o-tolyloxythioacetate (EC 246-831-4; CAS 25319-90-8). The substance is a plant protection product used as a herbicide and plant growth regulator. It has no existing harmonised classification and labelling in Annex VI to CLP. We invite you to provide comments on all hazard classes (physical, human health and environment hazard classes), except respiratory sensitisation and hazardous to the ozone layer.
The deadline for comments is 7 April 2017, 23:59 Helsinki time (EET).
Give comments
Have a look at the 19 currently open consultations on our home page.
All open consultations
