Green Science Policy Institute holds 3 webcasts about six classes of chemicals of concern in everyday products on June 22, June 29, July 6, 2017; registration now open
March 28, 2017
Member States continue discussion on EDC criteria
DG SANTE publishes latest meeting minutes on revised EDC criteria; no agreement yet among Member States
March 23, 2017
Temporary approach for migration of biocides
EU competent authorities for biocides decide on interim approach to set residue and migration limits for active substances in food-related products and food contact materials
February 23, 2017
Overlap of EU regulations on FCMs and biocides
Approval of biocidal active substances in food contact applications discussed, legal uncertainties highlighted by experts
September 19, 2016
EC: Upcoming discussions on EDC criteria
Pesticides and Biocides Committees of the European Commission are to discuss the EDC criteria proposal this week
May 10, 2016
Registration of biocides in FCMs
ECHA requires registration of biocides in FCMs falling under the Biocidal Products Regulation by September 1, 2016
March 11, 2016
Six classes challenge
Science editorial presents the “Six classes challenge” – a campaign calling to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals in products, focusing on entire classes rather than individual chemicals
November 16, 2015
Biocides
Biocides are used on the surface of, or integrated into, food contact materials (FCMs). They help with reducing food spoilage and food-borne illnesses. This dossier summarizes the applications, benefits, and risks of biocides used in FCMs and explains U.S. and EU regulations.
September 2, 2015
List of biocide suppliers published
ECHA makes available the list of active biocidal substances on the EU market including the substance or product suppliers
September 1, 2015
ECHA Biocides Stakeholders’ Day – now live
Today ECHA hosts Biocides Stakeholders’ Day – conference presentations and live-stream available online
