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This news update on the European Chemical Output is brought to you by Plasteurope.com. European chemicals output was stagnant in 2013, posting zero growth and thus 6.4% below the pre-crisis peak reached in 2007, the latest data released by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic, Brussels / Belgium; www.cefic.org) shows. Despite flat growth levels, […]
This news update discussing the definition of substance identity is brought to you by ECHA. The 2013 REACH Review concluded that the definition of substance identity and the determination of substance sameness are some of the most challenging aspects of the REACH Regulation. In line with the review actions, the European Commission is […]
This news update on National Poison Prevention Week is brought to you by CPSC. WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) is March 16-22, 2014, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is encouraging consumers to use this time to “Prepare and Prevent” exposure to poisonous products in the home. Annually, […]
This news update on RAC and SEAC is brought to you by ECHA. ECHA’s Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) adopted an opinion on the restriction proposal of lead in consumer articles submitted by Sweden. SEAC and the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) agreed on several draft opinions for applications for authorisation of phthalates. […]
This news update on TSCA Reform is brought to you by BNA. March 14 –The lead Senate proponents of reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act have been meeting regularly but do not yet have a time frame for attempting to move legislation, Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) told Bloomberg BNA March 13. Udall, […]
This news update on the Dissemination Database is brought to you by ECHA. The database of registered substances has today been updated with information from 634 new dossiers. At the same time, there are new features published. From now on, ECHA will also indicate whether a registration is active or not and the […]
This news update discussing the classification of bisphenol A is brought to you by ECHA. The French proposal to classify bisphenol A (BPA) as a presumed human reproductive toxicant which may damage fertility has been unanimously supported by RAC. Helsinki, 19 March 2014 – The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has adopted an […]
This news update on the Hazard Identification Document is brought to you by OEHHA. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announces the availability for public review of a hazard identification document to support the reconsideration of three chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as known to cause reproductive toxicity. The Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant […]
This news release discussing substance identity is brought to you by ECHA. ECHA is sending informative letters to the members of joint submissions in which the lead, or any other member, has received a draft compliance check decision concerning substance identity. The aim is to make all the members aware of the ongoing […]
This press release on World Consumer Rights’ Day is brought to you by ECHA. ECHA celebrates the World Consumer Rights’ Day 2014 by publishing more information about the safe use of chemicals for consumers. Helsinki, 14 March 2014 – A revamped “Chemicals in our life” web section explains how chemicals can be used […]