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July 2010

• 30-Jul-10

  ECHA asks SME registrants to verify their size

  In a draft management decision, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has set out how it proposes to charge companies that incorrectly registered as SMEs. ECHA... More
• 30-Jul-10

  CEFIC issues list of phrases for REACH dossiers

  A list of phrases that can be used when filling in a REACH registration dossier has been published by the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC). The list... More
• 29-Jul-10

  NGOs plan day of action in Washington during Congressional hearing on chemicals law reform

  A coalition of NGOs is planning a day of campaigning today in order to persuade lawmakers in the US Congress to adopt stringent rules on the control of chemical... More
• 29-Jul-10

  German risk institute says consumers need more targeted information on pesticides

  The German Federal Institute for Risk Asssessment (BfR) says a survey of German consumers has found that although they are interested in the subject of... More
• 28-Jul-10

  US stakeholders respond to Bill on Toxic Chemicals Safety

  BizNGO, SOCMA, CSPA and EDF note key changes compared to discussion draft of Toxic Chemicals Safety Act

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• 28-Jul-10

  EU solvents industry ready with generic exposure scenarios

  Consultative process covers all common solvent uses and creates base for cooperation on CLP

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• 28-Jul-10

  More findings on exposure to bisphenol A from thermal paper receipts

  A study by US NGO the Environmental Working Group has found that two-fifths of thermal paper receipts it obtained from a range of grocery stores, retailers, gas... More
• 28-Jul-10

  US NGO legally challenges FDA for failing to regulate triclosan use in soaps

  US NGO the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has issued a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration for procrastinating for 32 years over... More
• 28-Jul-10

  Compatibility hitch discovered with IUCLID 5.2.1

  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reports that it has uncovered a compatibility problem between its upgraded version of IUCLID - version 5.2.1 which was... More
• 28-Jul-10

  REACH-IT closed 4-6 August for major upgrade

  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced that its REACH-IT system will not be accessible between Wednesday 4 August 17.00 CET to Friday 6 August 12.00... More
• 27-Jul-10

  EU Commission publishes report on risk reduction measures for 1,4 dichlorobenzene

  The European Commission's Enterprise Directorate has published a socio-economic evaluation of proposed risk reduction measures for the class 3 carcinogen 1,4... More
• 27-Jul-10

  Animal rights group critcises UK's poor testing reduction progress in 2009

  British animal rights group BUAV has said it is "extremely disappointed" at the latest government statistics that show only a 1% drop in animal tests in 2009... More
• 26-Jul-10

  ECHA chief takes stock of REACH registration challenges

  Geert Dancet discusses cash-flow, REACH-IT robustness and advises registrants to "practice" submissions

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• 26-Jul-10

  Belgium, Netherlands indicate SVHC nomination intentions

  The Belgian and Dutch authorities have notified the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) of their intention to nominate five substances as substances of very high... More
• 23-Jul-10

  US Representatives introduce TSCA reform Bill, seek speedy progress

  NGOs applaud bill, industry says it is "just the beginning"

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• 23-Jul-10

  China to widen RoHS rules to all electrical & electronic products?

  Industry ministry launches consultation on draft measures

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• 23-Jul-10

  World Trade Organization publishes notice of proposed REACH Annex XIV amendment

  The World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee has published a notification relating to the amendment of Annex XIV of REACH to... More
• 23-Jul-10

  German trade group issues guide on transport classification

  The German Chemical Industry Federation (VCI) has issued a guideline on classifying environmentally hazardous substances and mixtures in terms of the aquatic... More
• 22-Jul-10

  Animal protection group criticises ECHA for lack of transparency

  ECEAE seeks testing proposal information and presence at MSC discussions

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• 22-Jul-10

  US bill sets stage for debate over chemical safety in cosmetics

  Industry says proposals are too ambitious and would cause serious problems

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• 22-Jul-10

  ECHA consults on harmonised C&L of fluorotelomer alcohol

  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a harmonised classification and labelling proposal from Norway for 8:2 fluorotelomer alcohol (8:2 FTOH). The... More
• 22-Jul-10

  European Commission upgrades IUCLID database

  IUCLID 5.2 has been updated based on user experience and continued verification by the European Chemicals Agency in advance of the upcoming REACH registration... More
• 22-Jul-10

  UK Government Chemist issues FAQs on measurement, REACH and CLP

  The UK’s Government Chemist has published a set of frequently asked questions relating to the measurement implications of REACH and CLP. More
• 21-Jul-10

  Joint Research Centre reviews BPA assessments

  The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published Bisphenol A and baby bottles: challenges and perspectives, a review of various risk... More
• 21-Jul-10

  ECHA withdraws "confusing" guide to evaluating different crystalline forms for REACH

  ECHA has withdrawn REACH Practical Guide 11 on how to address specific substance identification issues: evaluation of different crystalline forms, which it says... More
• 21-Jul-10

  ECHA publishes REACH use descriptor guidance fact sheet

  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a guidance fact sheet on the REACH registration use descriptor system . More
• 20-Jul-10

  US trade body calls for FDA oversight on cosmetics safety

  NGOs welcome industry move, legislative proposals expected in Congress

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• 20-Jul-10

  US FDA joins collaboration for faster chemical screening

  Computational toxicological work to begin on 10,000 chemicals by end of year

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• 20-Jul-10

  JRC proposes route for identifying nanoparticles likely to cause cell damage

  The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has highlighted a recently-published study on a theoretical framework to detect oxide nanoparticles... More
• 20-Jul-10

  Trade Union group adds 29 chemicals to SVHC Priority List

  The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has added 29 chemicals to its Priority List of substances of very high concern. The List now contains 334... More
• 19-Jul-10

  US EPA’s Science Advisory Board debates dioxin re-analysis

  The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) reviewed the agency’s recent draft analysis of dioxin toxicity at a... More
• 19-Jul-10

  EFSA concludes use of zinc phosphide in rodenticides poses low risk

  The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its conclusion regarding the mammalian toxicity of zinc phosphide. The conclusion, which covers use as a... More
• 19-Jul-10

  NGO research review links pesticide exposure in pregnancy to childhood cancer

  Chem Trust has published a review report of research studies that link pesticide exposure either prior to conception, during pregnancy or in childhood to an... More
• 19-Jul-10

  Ecetoc reports on use of 'omics' in chemical risk assessment

  Ecetoc has published a report on a workshop on progress on the use of genomics, proteomics and metabonomics (omics) to assess chemical risks and the potential... More
• 16-Jul-10

  US EPA kicks off BPA alternatives assessment

  Companies question risk posed by BPA in thermal paper

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• 16-Jul-10

  German institute repeats concerns about sensitising agents in toys

  The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has repeated its concerns regarding the presence of nickel, fragrances and other sensitising agents used... More
• 16-Jul-10

  CEFIC calls for proposals for five LRI projects

  The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) has issued a call for proposals for five projects under its Long-range Research Initiative (LRI). The projects... More
• 16-Jul-10

  Improved technical completeness check tool for REACH and CLP submissions

  A new version of the IUCLID 5 Technical Completeness Check (TCC) tool that allows companies to check their REACH registration dossiers and PPORD notifications... More
• 16-Jul-10

  Industry updates melamine cyanurate flame retardant C&L as REACH data indicates stronger toxicity

  The Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association (Pinfa) have issued a statement regarding new test data that reveals that melamine cyanurate... More
• 16-Jul-10

  Industry issues guide to exposure assessment of mixtures

  The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) has published a section on the treatment of mixtures in its REACH Practical Guide on Exposure Assessment and... More
• 16-Jul-10

  European Commission publishes 80 active substance resubmissions for inclusion in pesticide Directive

  The European Commission has published information on the resubmission of applications to include 80 active substances in Annex I of the pesticide marketing... More
• 15-Jul-10

  UK chemical industry body urges customers to join nanomaterials forum

  The UK Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is urging trade bodies and companies in downstream user sectors such as coatings, plastics, food and cosmetics to... More
• 14-Jul-10

  EU scientific committee calls for more data on triclosan

  The EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published its opinion on the ability of triclosan to cause antimicrobial resistance. The... More
• 13-Jul-10

  Row over MEPs’ proposal on PVC priority listing under RoHS

  Greens/EFA challenge industry claims that PVC listing unjustified and poses economic threat

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• 13-Jul-10

  TSCA reform “must include” products' ingredients disclosure

  Coalition seeks mandatory disclosure down supply chains

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• 13-Jul-10

  EU scientific committee consults on nanomaterials definition

  Size distribution rather than simple upper limit proposed

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• 13-Jul-10

  Germany, Austria indicate SVHC nomination intentions

  Austria has indicated in the European Chemicals Agency's Registry of Intentions that it intends to submit dossiers in August to nominate two substances -... More
• 13-Jul-10

  Sweden plans conference to take stock of "non-toxic environment" goal

  The Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) is planning a conference on 18 November to consider the many different influences that remain to be tackled in order to... More
• 13-Jul-10

  EFSA publishes stakeholder workshop report on revision of pesticide ecotox guidance documents

  The European Food Safety Authority's Panel on Plant Protection Products and their Residues (PPR) has published a summary of stakeholder views from a workshop... More
• 13-Jul-10

  Danish EPA invites bids for study of nanomaterial exposure and risks

  The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting bids by 18 August for a study to map exposure and knowledge on health and environmental risks for a... More
• 12-Jul-10

  Industry issues guide to refining REACH emission estimations, plus examples from eight sectors

  The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) has published guidance on the development of Specific Environmental Release Categories (SPERCs) - which provide a... More
• 12-Jul-10

  California cancer committee to consider 27 substances for prioritisation

  The State of California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has issued a notice regarding the identification of 27 substances as... More
• 09-Jul-10

  Lawyer opposes official view of exposure assessment scope

  Commission,ECHA criticised for timing, transparency and process

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• 09-Jul-10

  CEFIC to shift SIEF IT platform into REACHCentrum

  "We are doing this to make REACH work, not to make a profit"

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• 09-Jul-10

  EFSA postpones BPA opinion until September

  Authority dismisses study behind Danish ban, maintains current TDI

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• 09-Jul-10

  JRC publishes report on definitions for regulating nanomaterials

  The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a report on factors that should be considered when defining nanomaterials with the aim... More
• 09-Jul-10

  Electronics industry submits comments on India's e-waste proposals

  The Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC) and the Indian Printed Circuits Association (IPCA) have submitted comments in response to the regulatory... More
• 09-Jul-10

  Scientific Committee publishes opinion on use of mercury in energy-efficient light bulbs

  The Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) has published an opinion reached in May on the use of mercury in certain energy-saving light... More
• 08-Jul-10

  ECHA updates Chesar IT tool, issues joint CSR submission manual

  The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has introduced an updated version of its chemical safety assessment and reporting tool (Chesar) allowing companies to... More
• 08-Jul-10

  US NGO attacks industry for double standards on TSCA reform

  As the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform campaign heats up in the US, NGOs are attempting to expose the industry's lobbying tactics in a new video... More
• 08-Jul-10

  EEB welcomes Parliament's position on nano in foods

  The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has welcomed the outcome of yesterday’s vote in the European Parliament endorsing strong safety and labelling... More
• 08-Jul-10

  European Commission calls for information on assessment of chemical mixtures

  The European Commission's Health and Consumers Directorate-General has issued a call for information on the toxicity and the assessment of chemical mixtures to... More
• 08-Jul-10

  Commissioners call on EU Member States to achieve Candidate List target

  Today European Commission vice president Antonio Tajani and Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik have written to EU ministers underlining the joint efforts... More
• 08-Jul-10

  European Parliament's 2009 resolution on nano regulation published in Official Journal

  The resolution of the European Parliament on regulatory aspects of nanomaterials made in April last year has been published in the Official Journal (CW 24 April... More
• 07-Jul-10

  European Parliament backs moratorium on nano in foods

  The European Parliament voted in favour of labelling food containing nanomaterials and made clear that no nano-food can be authorised until nano-specific risk... More
• 07-Jul-10

  Canada publishes Advisory Panel modifications to Batch 9 substance reports

  The Canadian government has published comments made by the Challenge Advisory Panel on Batch 9 substances at a meeting in February this year, along with its own... More
• 07-Jul-10

  OECD revises testing guidance for manufactured nanomaterials

  The OECD has published the first revision of its guidance manual for the testing of manufactured nanomaterials. The document, which aims to ensure information... More
• 07-Jul-10

  European Commission publishes presentations from mixture toxicity meeting

  The European Commission has published the presentations from its workshop on the State of the Art Report on Mixture Toxicity which was held 21-22 June in... More
• 07-Jul-10

  REACH consortium for brominated compounds

  Law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse has announced a REACH registration consortium for brominated compounds. More
• 06-Jul-10

  European Commission publishes two decisions on ozone-depleting substances

  The European Commission has published in the Official Journal two decisions regarding the use of controlled ozone-depleting substances. The first covers process... More
• 06-Jul-10

  Canada proposes risk management for six Batch 1 substances

  The Canadian government has published risk management actions proposals for six substances in Batch 1 of its Challenge Program that met the toxicity criteria... More
• 05-Jul-10

  California Assembly votes to ban BPA in food containers for kids under three

  California's lower legislative house, the State Assembly, has voted to ban bisphenol A from food and beverage containers designed for children up to the age of... More
• 02-Jul-10

  ECHA, Commission say assess exposures based on hazards

  Industry wants classification as basis for scope of exposure assessment

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• 02-Jul-10

  Canada releases draft screening assessments for Batch 10 substances

  In Canada, the Ministries of Health and the Environment have released draft screening assessment reports for 12 substances of Batch 10 of the Chemicals... More
• 01-Jul-10

  US EPA urged to use authority on nanomaterials

  GAO says lack of data leads to unknown exposure potential

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• 01-Jul-10

  ECHA consults on eight draft authorisation recommendations

  Phthalate faces tightest application and sunset dates, link to other prioritised phthalates

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• 01-Jul-10

  EU NGOs call on Commission to draw up second environment and health action plan

  As the EU's first Environment and Health Action Plan (EHAP) runs to a close this year, European NGOs have called on the European Commission to prepare a second... More
• 01-Jul-10

  US chemical group responds to NGO suit of FDA over bisphenol A

  The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has issued the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) against the... More