Report on non-extractable residues available

ECHA published a <link https: www.echa.europa.eu documents echa_discussion_paper_en.pdf _blank>report that aims to improve the interpretation of non-extractable residues in the persistence assessment of substances. It reviews the state-of-science on their role in degradation assessment in soil, sediment and water with suspended solids. The report will be used as background information for the persistence assessment of substances under REACH and the Biocidal Products Regulation.