Today, Linmark Consulting launched the new webpage for Organoclays REACH Consortium Click here for further information
Linmark Consulting launches new webpage for Polyamides (PAEA) REACH Consortium
Today, Linmark Consulting launches the new webpage for Polyamides (PAEA) REACH Consortium Click here for further information
ECHA publishes regulatory science strategy
The European regulatory authority ECHA released its 3-yearly regulatory science strategy setting out its aims for priority areas, to aid scientific cooperation and consensus, communicate R&D needs and ultimately help improve risk assessment methods. It wishes to act as a
US EPA seeks public consultation on its new endocrine disruptor test guidelines
The US EPA has invited comments on three draft test guidelines for its Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP). The tests are part of the program’s tier 2, which will be used for substances that show endocrine-disrupting properties in tier 1.
EFSA concludes that BPA (bisphenol A) exposure is safe
Current exposure levels to bisphenol A (BPA) pose no risk to human health, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded in its final Scientific Opinion on the safety of the substance in foodstuffs.
ECHA publishes first guidance on PIC Regulation
The new Guidance document from ECHA is designed to facilitate the implementation of the PIC Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 698/2012) by describing good practice on how to fulfil the obligations. http://echa.europa.eu/guidance-documents/guidance-on-PIC
European Parliament reports comparing certain EU-US chemical regulations
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has published a report, examining the main differences between EU and US legislation relevant to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations. The report looks at progress made and potential future developments in eight
ECHA revises guidance to downstream users
ECHA has updated its second edition of guidance to downstream users, adding the minimum individual concentration in mixtures of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) triggering an obligation to provide a safety data sheet (SDS). http://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/13634/du_en.pdf
Switzerland consults on chemical ordinance changes
The Swiss Bafu (Federal Office for the Environment) has started a consultation on changes to its chemical risk reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV). Adjustments in the Regulation, which covers the use of 35 substances and products that can pose a danger to
ECHA publishes guide on BPR
ECHA has published a practical guide on the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) to help companies meet their obligations. http://echa.europa.eu/practical-guides/bpr-practical-guides