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Under EC Regulation No. 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and Packaging, there is a legal obligation for suppliers to evaluate the hazards of chemicals (substances and mixtures) to be placed on the market, and to classify and label them appropriately. An option also exists for Member State Competent Authorities or industry to ask for the classification and labelling of a substance to be harmonised across Europe, whereupon the European Chemicals Agency organises a public consultation period of 45 days. Under this scheme, proposals have been recently submitted by the French and UK authorities to standardise the classification and labelling of the substances tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol and bisphenol A diphosphate.
http://echa.europa.eu/harmonised-classification-and-labelling-consultation
As announced in a December 2011 news alert (ECHA/NA/11/54), thirteen proposals on harmonised classification and labelling from Member States (France, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway) have been considered by ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC). The scientific opinions adopted by RAC concern the following chemicals:
In a press release dated 19 December 2011 (ECHA/PR/11/26), ECHA announced that twenty more substances have been added to the “Candidate List” of substances of very high concern. Nineteen of the substances in question are carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR). Endocrine disrupting properties were, for the first time, cause for the inclusion of one chemical (4‑tert-octylphenol). A decision will be made on whether these chemicals should be subject to authorisation. ECHA reminds companies that they may have legal obligations resulting from these additions to the list. The Member State Committee documents in support of inclusion of these substances in the list are obtainable via the web address below.
http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/candidate-list-table
Announced in a press release dated 21 December 2011 (ECHA/PR/11/27) was ECHA’s recommendation that the following thirteen Substances of Very High Concern should in the future not be used without authorisation:
These substances are classified because of their carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (or a combination thereof) properties, and are used in applications where there is potential for worker exposure. The European Commission will ultimately decide whether these chemicals will be included in Annex XIV of the REACH regulation.
http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/view-article/-/journal_content/84f13bf9-d6fd-41ee-aeeb-cdf2e7e9cdee
The IUCLID team announces its plans for the future development of IUCLID, and introduces new communication channels to keep users better informed. http://echa.europa.eu/en/web/guest/view-article/-/journal_content/eac9261f-187c-4449-9294-882a3c0f0268
An upgraded version of IUCLID (version 5.3.2) is now available. http://iuclid.eu/index.php?fuseaction=home.news&type=public&id=55
Workshop on the use of the QSAR Toolbox: feedback from industry users and development needs is now available. http://echa.europa.eu/news-and-events/events
Revised guidance on data sharing sent to the Competent Authorities for REACH and the CLP Regulations (CARACAL). http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/17235/guidance_on_data_sharing_final_to_caracal_en.pdf
ECHA has published corrigenda of Parts A, B and C, and chapters R.2, R.3, R.4 and R.5 of the guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment. http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/guidance-documents/guidance-on-information-requirements-and-chemical-safety-assessment
A corrigendum to the guidance on the compilation of safety data sheets has been published. http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/17235/sds_en.pdf
A corrigendum on guidance for identification and naming of substances under REACH and CLP has been published. http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/17235/substance_id_en.pdf
A revised Fact Sheet on guidance for identification and naming of substances under REACH and CLP has been published. http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/17236/substance_en.pdf
Two ECHA guidance documents on application for authorisation are available in 22 EU languages. http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/guidance-documents
Updated questions and answers on notifications of substances in articles are now available. http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/17239/echa-11-qa-01-en_sia_en.pdf
ECHA has published a report on the experiences of successful REACH registrants. http://echa.europa.eu/en/web/guest/view-article/-/journal_content/82dddd9a-74de-43c9-a14a-b8225ab5d095
Testing proposals involving vertebrate animals: there is a request for information from third parties on four substances (deadline 30 January 2012). http://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals/testing-proposals/current
The above items were taken from the January/February 2012 issue of Toxicology and Regulatory News which is sent automatically to members of bibra (click here for more details).
Under EC Regulation No. 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and Packaging, there is a legal obligation for suppliers to evaluate the hazards of chemicals (substances and mixtures) to be placed on the market, and to classify and label them appropriately. An option also exists for Member State Competent Authorities or industry to ask for the classification and labelling of a substance to be harmonised across Europe, whereupon the European Chemicals Agency organises a public consultation period of 45 days. Under this scheme, a proposal has been submitted recently by the French authorities to standardise the classification of formaldehyde. A background scientific report is available, and comments on this proposal can be made by 15 December 2011. http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/harmonised_cl_en.asp
Registry of Intentions updated with one intention to propose restriction on 1,4-dichlorobenzene in air fresheners and toilet blocks. http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/reg_int_tables/reg_int_en.asp?substance_type=Restriction&substance_state=current
Second draft revised Guidance on Data sharing sent to Forum. http://guidance.echa.europa.eu/docs/draft_documents/guidance_dsh_peg_comments_implemented_en.pdf
Second draft revised Guidance on the Application of the CLP Criteria (Introduction and Environment chapters) sent to ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee and Forum. http://guidance.echa.europa.eu/guidance4_en.htm
Part B of the Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment - Hazard Assessment – now available in 22 EU languages. http://guidance.echa.europa.eu/guidance_en.htm
First draft Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) submitted by ECHA to Member States. http://echa.europa.eu/news/na/201110/na_11_50_corap_en.asp
Testing proposals involving vertebrate animals: request for information from third parties on nine substances (21 October 2011; 3 November 2011; 17 November 2011). http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp?consultations_status=current
The above items were taken from the December 2011 issue of Toxicology and Regulatory News which is sent automatically to members of bibra (click here for more details).
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