Key REACH players discuss risk management options Breaking News
22-May-12
Clearer parameters emerge on use of restrictions and authorisation, but further policy input needed
May monthly briefing
ECHA puts synergies centre stage as staff cuts loom
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EU trade group urges India to not copy REACH Breaking News
21-May-12
Cefic says industry’s voluntary programme offers better basis for regulation
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Toy industry unhappy with German action on toy safety
21-May-12
Industry argues that German action will not mean better protection from hazardous chemicals
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Leading scientists call for action on developmental exposure to chemicals Breaking News
18-May-12
Scientists draft white paper calling for a policy and public health response
Europe
- 22 May: EU Commission publishes test methods relating to nickel exposure
- 21 May: Sweden launches consultation on lead in consumer goods
- 18 May: Swiss survey concludes consumer knowledge of nanotechnology has decreased
- 17 May: Efsa tells MEPs it refutes bias allegations
- 17 May: Joint German study into health effects of exposure to low levels of nanoparticles
Asia
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21 May:
Taiwan promotes supplementary nomination programme
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21 May:
China issues Q1 stats on scientific research record notification
- 17 May: China accepts final batch of 208 existing substances for inventory
- 17 May: China issues draft standards on GLP
- 16 May: India delays implementation of cosmetics rules
Americas
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21 May:
US groups take legal action to defend listing of styrene as possible carcinogen
- 21 May: FDA warns of skin creams containing mercury
- 21 May: Mononitrile category data revised under US HPV programme
- 18 May: US NGO asks ACC to justify HFR manufacturers’ adherence to Responsible Care principles
- 18 May: California proposes amendments to regulatory levels for 1,3-butadiene, chloroform, methanol
Risk Assessment
- 21 May: Scientist advocates priority list of nanoparticles in water
- 21 May: US researchers study occurence of BPS in receipts and currency bills
- 17 May: US NTP publishes toxicity data for ortho-phthalaldehyde and metal working fluids
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17 May:
EU Commission research centre publishes report on developmental neurotoxicity conference
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17 May:
OECD publishes report on scientific evidence relating to skin sensitisation pathways
Other News
- 9 May: Green credentials to become increasing differentiator for mobile phone companies
- 2 May: UN calls for comments on PFOS alternatives
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25 Apr:
Egypt introduces new requirements for textile and leather imports
- 18 Apr: Turkey amends cosmetics regulation
- 17 Apr: Groups target Australia in cosmetics animal test ban
Chemical Watch Forum
- Authorization – Gyula Kortvelyessy (16-May-12)
- How to calculate LEV efficacy? – Andy Gillies (14-May-12)
- REACH Registration numbers - Why are the suppliers hiding them? – Linda Heughebaert (11-May-12)
- "No let up in REACH/CLP" Article in MAY Chemical Watch Briefing – Desmond Waight (9-May-12)
- Implications of the C&L Inventory Come to the fore - Article in April 2012 monthly briefing – Phil Rowley (4-May-12)
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