Feedback on information session “Persistent Organic Pollutants – Basics and examples of implementation in Luxembourg“
On the 14th of July 2022, nearly 25 participants attended the online information
A new substance identified as substance of very high concern
The European Commission published a decision to identify one new substance as substance of very high concern (SVHC).
The European
Lunch meeting "the basics of REACH and CLP regulations" postponed
Lunch meeting "the basics of REACH and CLP regulations" will be postponed to a later date in the context of the current COVID-19
Classification as ‘suspected of causing cancer when inhaled’ proposed for titanium dioxide
ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) concluded that the available scientific evidence meets the
RAC recommends occupational exposure limits for benzene, acrylonitrile and nickel and its compounds
At its March meeting, the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) recommended occupational exposure
New regulation amending Annex XVII REACH published
On the 10th of October a new regulation amending the Annex XVII REACH (Regulation (EU) 2018/1513) he been published.
On the 10th of October a new
Restriction proposal available on five soluble cobalt salts and on DMF
Two restriction proposals has been submitted on the last 5th of October and are now available on ECHA’s website.
Two restriction
CMRs restricted in textiles and footwear
According to the regulation (EU) 2018/1513, the use of 33 chemicals known to cause cancer, change DNA or be harmful to human reproduction is restricted in
ECHA joining the roadmap on carcinogens
ECHA has signed the roadmap on carcinogens, a voluntary action scheme which aims to prevent exposure to carcinogens in the EU at workplaces.
ECHA has signed
Committees raise concern over persistent and toxic chemical in clay targets
ECHA’s scientific committees raise serious concerns over industry’s applications to continue using coal tar pitch, high