International Chemical Secretariat responds to ECHA’s analysis of SIN List, deems current regulatory process too slow, demands adding all SIN List chemicals on SVHC Candidate List for authorization
November 17, 2017
PlasticsEurope vs. ECHA: Second case over BPA
Trade body PlasticsEurope again sues ECHA over BPA, opposing classification as endocrine disruptor on Candidate list; previous lawsuit concerning BPA’s Candidate List entry for reprotoxic properties still ongoing
November 14, 2017
Opinion: EU nano-observatory not ideal
European Trade Union Institute considers EU nanomaterial observatory insufficient monitoring tool, makes recommendations for improvement
November 14, 2017
BfR supports work on EDC guidance document
German Institute for Risk Assessment makes recommendations on methods to identify endocrine disruptors, supports EFSA and ECHA in developing guidance to implement EDC criteria
October 30, 2017
EU Member States to evaluate 107 chemicals of concern
ECHA releases list of substances to be evaluated by Member States in 2018-2020; potential endocrine disruptors and substances relevant for FCMs included
October 24, 2017
Regulating persistent and mobile chemicals
German Environment Agency proposes criteria for persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) chemicals in the water cycle
October 24, 2017
ECHA mobilizes stakeholders to promote substitution
ECHA plans workshops and network for supply chain to discuss and advance substitution of hazardous chemicals
October 19, 2017
Call for more transparent chemical assessments
3 EU Member States request more transparency in industry studies as well as resources for ECHA and EFSA to undertake independent studies in case of inconsistencies
October 12, 2017
ECHA approves five uses for biocides
Biocidal Products Committee of ECHA adopts 10 opinions on applications for approval of 3 biocides; PHMB may be approved for food and feed
September 12, 2017
Public consultation on 9 new SVHCs
ECHA opens public consultation on proposals for 9 substances of very high concern, including BPA as environmental endocrine disruptor; deadline for comments is October 20, 2017
