REACH
Chesar 3.1 is again available to download
Last week we suspended downloads of the Chesar 3.1 tool to investigate the impact of a bug found in the bulk-editing function. We did this to make sure that your data in Chesar would remain consistent. After our investigations, we conclude that despite this bug it is possible to use Chesar 3.1.0 following the instructions on bulk-editing described in the release notes. Read more on the Chesar website.
Chesar website | Download Chesar
Confirm the publication of your lead registrant name by the end of 2016
The list of substances for which there is a joint submission in REACH-IT is now available. This list, which is regularly updated, includes more than 2 000 lead registrants who have accepted the publication of their company names. If you want your company name to be included in the list, make sure that you agree on the publication acceptance in the REACH-IT joint submission page by the end of December 2016.
Publishing your company name can increase your visibility among potential registrants and reassure downstream users that the substances they are using are being registered further up the supply chain.
List of lead registrants | Registration statistics
Manual checks of your registration dossier – follow the advice from ECHA
Since 21 June 2016, the technical completeness check done on every registration dossier submitted to the Agency has included additional manual verifications by ECHA’s staff. If issues are found with your dossier during this manual check, you will receive a letter from ECHA with instructions on how to make your dossier complete. It is important that you follow the advice in the letters and not rely solely on the IUCLID Validation Assistant to verify the completeness of your dossier as it cannot replicate the manual checks.
Manual verification | ECHA Newsletter article
November Newsletter online
The November issue of the ECHA Newsletter gives you an overview on ECHA’s plans to meet the 2020 sustainable development goals, what IUCLID as a cloud service means and explains why some substances have harmonised classification and labelling. You can also read about the nanomaterials observatory that the European Commission has asked ECHA to host, how authorisation for biocidal products is now more flexible, and find out how IKEA makes sure their products are safe for their customers.
Newsletter | PDF version [EN] [PDF]
What do you want to know about chemicals? Respond to our online survey by the end of November
We are developing a website for consumers about the chemicals you come into contact with, what impact they can have and how to use them safely. Whether you are a concerned parent, a factory worker or a hairdresser, our new website will help you make safer and more informed choices and to let you know about hazardous chemicals that are being phased out in Europe. We invite you to share your feedback with us and to forward the survey to your family and friends who may not be that aware of the impact of chemicals on their everyday lives. The survey closes on 30 November.
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Downstream users
Supply chain information for safe use of chemicals
How to use the information you receive in safety data sheets and exposure scenarios to ensure safe use of chemicals? The case study illustrating where the supply chain information from REACH/CLP applies and can be used to support the company meeting their obligations under the main occupational safety, health and environmental legislations is now available in 23 EU languages.
Case study
Guidance
Guidance on registration updated
This update of the Guidance on registration consists of a full revision of the guidance. The main aim of this revision was to take into account the reinforcement of the 'one substance one registration' principle. In addition, the new Implementing Regulation on data sharing is reflected in the guidance, in particular the review of opt-out possibilities. The update of the guidance also briefly addresses modifications to the IT-tools (IUCLID, REACH-IT, Chesar). Finally, Part II containing practical instructions on how to prepare and submit a dossier has been deleted. Instead, references to the new IT-manuals and Practical Guides have been included.
Guidance on REACH
Events
Webinar: Same Biocidal Products Regulation and new family SPC: recording available
The webinar gave an overview of some of the key changes implemented in R4BP 3 in October 2016. It highlighted new possibilities introduced with the extended same biocidal products application process and the new family SPC concept. A description of the new same biocidal products process and a step-by-step demo provided further insight on the IT implementation.
The webinar is of interest to those companies who would like to take advantage of the new possibilities for submitting same biocidal products applications and those interested in submitting a biocidal product family application – instead of applying for individual product authorisations.
Presentations and recording
Webinar: Demonstrating the OECD Substitution and Alternatives Assessment Toolbox
1 December 2016 - 17:00-18:00 (Helsinki time)
The webinar will showcase the OECD Substitution and Alternatives Assessment Toolbox, highlighting features including an interactive tool selector, an inventory of assessment frameworks and case studies. The toolbox is designed as a comprehensive resource portal for information relevant to conducting an alternatives assessment.
The webinar is organised by the US Environmental Protection Agency and Abt Associates.
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Webinar: Enhancing European efforts to substitute substances of very high concern
29 November 2016 - 18:00-19:00 (Helsinki time)
The webinar will provide an overview of the key findings of the September 2016 report on informed substitution from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. It will look at the obstacles to substitution and opportunities identified. It will also give recommendations to enhance substitution support and related alternatives assessment activities in EU authorities, as well as addressing stakeholder feedback and ECHA's near-term plans.
The webinar is organised by the Lowell Center.
More information and registration | Report
Calls for information
Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling
ECHA is seeking comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposals for the following substances:
- Ethanol, 2,2'-iminobis-, N-(C13-15-branched and linear alkyl) derivs. (EC 308-208-6; CAS 97925-95-6) is a substance mainly used as an additive in the manufacture of polymers. It has no harmonised classification and labelling in Annex VI to the CLP Regulation. Comments are invited on the reproductive toxicity hazard class;
- Disodium 4-amino-6-((4-((4-(2,4-diaminophenyl)azo)phenylsulfamoyl)phenyl)azo)-5-hydroxy-3-((4-nitrophenyl)azo)naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate (EC 421-880-6; CAS 201792-73-6) is an industrial dye mainly used for treating leather but also for textiles and paper products. It has an existing harmonised classification and labelling in Annex VI to the CLP Regulation (No 611-159-00-6). Comments are invited on the removal of serious eye damage/eye irritation and environmental hazard classes;
- Nickel bis(sulfamidate); Nickel sulfamate (EC 237-396-1; CAS 13770-89-3) is used in metal surface treatment products, as an intermediate and in the manufacture of machinery and vehicles, fabricated metal products and electrical, electronic and optical equipment. It has an existing harmonised classification and labelling in Annex VI to the CLP Regulation. We invite you to provide comments on the acute toxicity hazard class.
Comments should be submitted by 16 January 2017, 23:59 EET (Helsinki time).
Public consultation
Have a look at the 54 currently open consultations on our home page.
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