Monthly Briefing – June 2010 issue
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- Emma Chynoweth reports on the advice from ECHA and industry experts at CEFIC's last REACH implementation workshop before the 30 November deadline;
- More advice and practical questions on REACH and CLP implementation were raised at Chemical Watch's London troubleshooting clinic;
- Emma Chynoweth and Geraint Roberts examine how producers of phthalates - and potential substitutes - are preparing for REACH registration and authorisation;
- REACH provides ample scope for using alternatives to animal testing but are what alternatives are available and are they being used? Sean Milmo reports from an industry conference.
- Francis Gillis looks back at the 'concensus' needed from stakeholders to waive testing in order to achieve Canada's rapid categorisation of 23,000 substances in seven years;
- As discussions on TSCA reform get under way in the US, downstream users are divided on whether tougher legislation will spur or deter innovation. Catherine Cooney reports;
- Our Business Analyst, Tim Jessel, discusses the importance of supply chain communication - naturally backed by strong IT systems - to achieve REACH and CLP compliance;
- Dr Reach, Steffen Erler, says changes to guidance documents, though necessary, can cause confusion and a moratorium until after the deadline is a good idea;
- Mayer Brown's Jean-Philippe Montfort tackles the big "what if" question, giving advice to firms who know they are not going to meet the deadline.
- Guest Column: Congressman Bobby Rush, co-sponsor of the TSCA reform proposals in the House of Representatives, explains why it is time manufacturers should take responsibility for chemical risks.
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