Comments on ECHA’s Draft 7th Recommendation for 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexylester, branched and linear (EC number: 271-093-5) and references to responses

The present document compiles the comments received during the public consultation on the draft 7th recommendation for inclusion of substances in Annex XIV of REACH for 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexylester, branched and linear (EC number: 271-093-5). The public consultation took place between 18 November 2015 and 18 February 2016

For each of the comments there is also a reference to specific section(s) of a document containing the responses to comments (“Response document”, available at https://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/13640/7th_recom_respdoc_phthalates_en.pdf. The responses in the Response document are arranged by thematic block and level of information (see more detailed explanations at the beginning of that document).

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I - General comments on the recommendation to include the substance in Annex XIV
II - Transitional arrangements. Comments on the proposed dates
III - Comments on uses that should be exempted from authorisation, including reasons for that

I - General comments on the recommendation to include the substance in Annex XIV
Number / Date	Submitted by (name, submitter type, country)	Comment	Reference to responses	
3062
2016/02/02	Norway,
Member State	The Norwegian CA supports the prioritisation of 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexylester, branched and linear for inclusion in Annex XIV.

In general, the Norwegian CA supports grouping of substances of very high concern to avoid substitution with substances with similar properties within the same use categories.
	Thank you for your opinion.	
				
3144
2016/02/18	Germany,
Member State	The German CA supports the prioritization of 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexylester, branched and linear (and DnHP) in order to ensure a consistent regulation of phthalates. Although both substances are not registered by now, their inclusion in Annex XIV will prevent substitution of other short-chained phthalates by these ones and will establish an equal level of regulation for all phthalates having reprotoxic properties.	Thank you for your opinion.	

II - Transitional arrangements. Comments on the proposed dates
No Comment. 

III - Comments on uses that should be exempted from authorisation, including reasons for that
No Comment.