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REACH consortia advance for chlorine and derivatives
16-May-08
Separate groups planned for 19 substances, the largest for hydrogen chloride comprises 70 firms CW article
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Ethanol producers establish REACH association
16-May-08
Traders, users to be represented on steering committee of body that will handle REACH registration CW article
Other News
- 16 May: ECHA enforcement forum to focus on pre-registration
- 16 May: MEPs celebrate "best compromise" on mercury export ban
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16 May:
Sweden rescinds national deca-BDE ban to push for EU action
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15 May:
Industry must self-regulate nanotech risks systematically
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15 May:
Fluorocarbons REACH consortium in preparation
- 15 May: Presentations from 7 May ECHA REACH-IT workshop available
- 14 May: REACH guidance published on socio-economic assessment for restrictions
- 13 May: US congressional committee calls on firms to stop using bisphenol A
- 12 May: UK study warns pesticides proposal could have major impacts
- 12 May: Major US study confirms cancer risks of hair dyes
Analysis and case studies: monthly briefing
Issue No 7 (May 2008) of our monthly briefing is now available:
- Pre-registration hopes and fears (page 1)
- Russia plans for REACH (page 5)
- Crucial role for distributors in REACH (page 6)
- North American progress on SPP (page 9)
- Dr Reach: 12 pre-registration questions (page 14)
- Legal spotlight - end of OR controversy? (page 15)
- Guest column - NGOs and consumer rights (page 17)
