The European Commission published Directive (EU) 2016/2037 in November 2016 amending the Aerosol Dispenser Directive (ADD) 75/324/EEC as regards the maximum allowable pressure of aerosol dispensers and to adapt its labelling provisions to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP).

The use map for the construction chemicals sector is now available in the use map library on the ECHA website.

On the 12th of January, four substances have been added to the Candidate List for authorisation.

The manual "Guidance on labelling and packaging in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008", first published in English in September 2016, is now available on ECHA’s website in 23 EU languages.

The step-by-step guide gives potential applicants practical advice on how to prepare a ‘fit-for-purpose’ application for authorisation.

ECHA has submitted a proposal to restrict the placing on the market and use of lead compounds (EC 231-100-4) in PVC and of the placing on the market of PVC articles stabilised with lead compounds.