EUROPE

REACH…

…Consultations on eight potential substances of very high concern (SVHCs)

…RAC and SEAC opinions on restriction and authorisation of lead and chromium substances

…ECHA annual Evaluation progress report

…Calls for comments on microplastics

…Other items of interest

Classification and labelling…

…Proposals for harmonised classification and labelling for five compounds

…RAC opinion on harmonised classification and labelling of pyridate

Biocidal Products Regulation…

…BPC opinions on two active substances

EFSA…

…Evaluation of a food flavouring modifier

…Consideration of glucosylated steviol glycosides and fatty acid salts as food additives

…Opinion on mycotoxins in food and feed

…Conclusions on the safety of two animal feed additives

…Assessment reports on five pesticides

EMA considers two herbal medicinal products

SCCS opinions on cosmetics ingredients

UNITED KINGDOM

COT March meeting

UNITED STATES

ACGIH occupational exposure values – 2018 booklet updates

TCEQ issues new Development Support Documents (DSDs)

REST OF THE WORLD

Canadian screening assessments

NICNAS reports on industrial chemicals