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ECHA
April 20, 2018
European Chemicals Agency publishes 2017 report on implementing the SVHC Roadmap; 750 substances of potential concern under scrutiny currently; structurally similar substances to be assessed as groups
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April 12, 2018
Swedish Chemicals Agency sees need for extended ban on microplastics in cosmetic and other chemical products, endorses restriction at EU level
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March 28, 2018
EU biocides authorities settle how criteria to identify endocrine disruptors for biocides will be realized; criteria to apply from June 7, 2018; ECHA and EFSA prepare final guidance document
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March 27, 2018
Amendment to EU waste framework directive foresees obligation for suppliers to notify ECHA of SVHCs present in articles, aims to create transparent and non-toxic material cycles for circular economy
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March 22, 2018
ECHA publishes updated Community rolling action plan 2018-2020; 21 substances selected for evaluation in 2018, 10 of which relevant for food contact
Topics: ECHA, risk assessment
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March 15, 2018
ECHA launches website to inform consumers about benefits and risks of chemicals
Topics: ECHA
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March 14, 2018
ECHA opens public consultation on proposals to identify 8 substances of very high concern; deadline for comments April 23, 2018; 5 substances relevant for food contact
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March 7, 2018
European Commission releases second review of REACH regulation, highlights how REACH enhanced chemical safety, suggests actions for improvement
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March 5, 2018
ECHA’s progress report on evaluation under REACH reveals that majority of registration dossiers lack sufficient information on substances’ toxicity
Topics: ECHA
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March 5, 2018
ECHA opens call for evidence on possible restriction of intentionally added microplastics; call open until May 11, 2018; informational webinar to be held on March 12, 2018
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