Europe News

• 03-Feb-12

  Candidate list target unlikely to be met, says Dancet

  Half of those initially thought suitable are not, says ECHA

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• 03-Feb-12

  ECHA publishes first list of 2013 REACH phase-in substances

  Survey results are a "comforting message", says agency

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• 03-Feb-12

  ECETOC workshop to explain TRA version 3

  The European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology (ECETOC) is to hold a workshop on 3 May in Brussels to present the new third version of its Targeted Risk... More
• 03-Feb-12

  ECHA reopens consultation on testing proposal for 2,5-furandione

  ECHA has reopened an animal testing consultation for the substance 2,5-furandione and its dihydro-, mono-C15-20-alkenyl derivatives, for information relating to... More
• 02-Feb-12

  ECHA submits five SVHC proposals

  ECHA has announced its intention to submit proposals for five substances as SVHCs based on their carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic properties. The... More
• 02-Feb-12

  EC publishes final opinion on mixtures toxicity

  The European Commission has published its final opinion on the toxicity and assessment of chemical mixtures, which takes into account issues raised during a... More
• 02-Feb-12

  ECHA holds lead registrant workshop

  ECHA is holding a workshop on 2-3 February aimed at lead registrants which can be viewed via live web stream. More
• 01-Feb-12

  EU toy industry "too early" to act on EDCs

  Green MEPs, NGO call for action to reduce the use of potentially dangerous substances in children's products

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• 01-Feb-12

  France readies to launch nanomaterials declaration scheme

  First declarations covering nanomaterials produced, imported and distributed in 2012 to be reported in 2013

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• 01-Feb-12

  Researchers assess mixture effects of PFCs

  Spanish scientists investigating the effects of perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in chemical mixtures have concluded that... More
• 01-Feb-12

  Cefic updates guidance for late pre-registration, SIEF timechart

  The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has updated its guidance document on late pre-registration, which provides practical information for companies... More
• 01-Feb-12

  Austrian academy discusses occupational risk of nanomaterials

  The Institute for Technology Assessment of the Austrian Academy of Sciences has published an overview of nanomaterials and occupational health under its... More
• 01-Feb-12

  Companies appeal decision to dismiss case against ECHA on acrylamide

  Producers represented by the Polyelectrolyte Producers Group and French company SNF have launched an appeal against a recent ruling of the EU General Court... More
• 01-Feb-12

  Summary available from EU workshop on nanomaterials

  The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a summary report from the joint JRC Nanotechnology event and 2nd ENPRA Stakeholders... More
• 01-Feb-12

  EU scientific committee extends consultation deadline on fragrance allergens

  The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has extended the consultation deadline for comments on its opinion on fragrance... More
• 31-Jan-12

  EU proposes 15 new chemicals to be limited in water

  Proposals would see pharmaceuticals monitored in surface waters for the first time

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• 31-Jan-12

  Member states have other priorities besides candidate list

  Restriction, HCLs and substance evaluation compete for resources

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• 30-Jan-12

  EU JRC releases three biocide emission scenarios

  The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published three new emission scenario documents (ESDs) for biocidal products covering private and public... More
• 30-Jan-12

  Danish NGO examines EU regulation of EDCs, combined exposures and nanomaterials

  Danish public interest group the Ecological Council is conducting a three-year project to draw up proposals for EU regulation of combined chemical exposures,... More
• 30-Jan-12

  EU amends PIC regulation

  The European Commission has published in the Official Journal amendments to the EU Regulation concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, to take... More
• 30-Jan-12

  EU scientific committee to examine safety of eyelash dyes

  The European Commission has requested an opinion from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) regarding the safety of hair dye substances and... More
• 26-Jan-12

  Third of known CMRs not registered or notified

  Cefic to seek possible explanations from its members

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• 26-Jan-12

  Germany city introduces 'green' purchasing rules for municiple facilities

  In Germany the city of Cologne has introduced specific purchasing rules on the chemical content of and emissions from toys, furniture and sports equipment to be... More
• 26-Jan-12

  Croatia introduces REACH authorisation requirements into national law

  Croatia has published draft regulations implementing the EU regulation requiring authorisation for six substances under REACH into national law. The substances,... More
• 26-Jan-12

  Study indicates endocrine disruptors may contribute to liver disease

  Greek scientists have concluded that endocrine disrupting chemicals may play a significant role in contributing to the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver... More
• 26-Jan-12

  Serbia updates regulations on fees, detergents

  The Serbian Chemicals Agency has published a final decision amending the criteria on the amount, method of calculation and payment of fees for verification of... More
• 26-Jan-12

  Scientists examine evidence for impact of chemicals on female reproduction

  Scientists have reviewed evidence on the impact of endocrine-disrupting compounds on female reproductive health, in an article published in Molecular and... More
• 26-Jan-12

  EU scientific committee to examine mercury in light bulbs, barium in toys

  The European Commission has requested the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) to prepare an opinion on the risk to children from... More
• 26-Jan-12

  ECHA consults on HCL for three substances

  ECHA has launched consultations on harmonised classification and labelling (HCL) for three substances: cis-Tricos-9-ene (Muscalure) etofenprox fenpyrazamine... More
• 26-Jan-12

  Colipa changes name to Cosmetics Europe

  The European Cosmetics Association, formerly named Colipa, has announced it has changed its name to Cosmetics Europe – The Personal Care Association. More