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One application to continue using DEHP withdrawn
The Polish company Groupa Azoty has withdrawn its application for authorisation to continue using DEHP both in formulations and in polymer processing. The withdrawal follows the introduction of an EU-wide restriction on using four phthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP in articles, which enters into effect in July 2020.
Groupa Azoty’s application (use 1, use 2) | Restriction of four phthalates
Material from workshop on lead in hunting and sports shooting now available
We have published a summary and presentations of the stakeholder workshop related to the use of lead in hunting and shooting. The workshop was organised in February 2020 and the outcome will feed into our investigation, the results of which can be expected in autumn. Our investigation is looking at the risks posed by the use of lead in ammunition to the environment and human health and the potential for substitution with less hazardous materials.
Workshop material | Hot topics
Committees’ opinions on restrictions available
The opinions of the Committee for Risk Assessment for the following substances are available on our website:
The consolidated opinion of the Committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-economic Analysis for N,N-dimethylformamide (EC 200-679-5, CAS 68-12-2) is also available.
Registry of restriction intentions until outcome
Call for evidence on Dechlorane Plus™
Norway is preparing a restriction dossier on the manufacture, use and placing on the market of 1,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,17,18,18-Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene (“Dechlorane Plus”™) [covering any of its individual anti- and synisomers or any combination thereof] (EC -, CAS -).
Norway invites interested parties to submit any information related to the substance to help with the preparation of the dossier.
Deadline for comments is 25 May 2020.
Current calls for comments and evidence
Call for evidence extended
The deadline for comments on the call for evidence consultation on substances in single-use nappies has been extended until 15 April 2020.
Current calls for comments and evidence
Environmental releases now part of authorisation opinions
We will start publishing the emissions of non-threshold substances, such as environmental endocrine disruptors, PBTs and vPvBs, as part of the RAC and SEAC opinions on applications for authorisation. This policy is consistent with our core values of transparency and efficiency, recognising the overriding public interest in the disclosure of emissions set out in the Aarhus Regulation.
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Authorisations granted for use of chromium trioxide
The European Commission has granted an authorisation for one use of chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0) to HAPOC GmbH & Co KG. The review period expires on 21 September 2029.
Summary in Official Journal
Committees’ opinions on application for authorisation available
The consolidated opinions of the Committees for Risk Assessment and Socio-economic Analysis for uses of the following substances are now available on our website:
Opinions
New substance evaluation conclusions published
A new substance evaluation conclusion document is now available on ECHA’s website for:
Community rolling action plan | Substance evaluation
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