On April 25, 2022, the European Commission (EC) published a Restrictions Roadmap under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (Restrictions Roadmap) that provides detailed information on all ongoing work on future restrictions under the European Union (EU) chemical legislation. The Restrictions
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EC Updates EU REACH Information Requirements
By Lynn L. Bergeson
The EC updated the European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation on March 25, 2022, to clarify the information required by registrants of substances. Major changes include:
- Requirements and specific rules
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ECHA and EU Member States Conclude Assessment of Regulatory Needs on Group Assessment of Bisphenols
By Lynn L. Bergeson
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on April 6, 2022, that together with European Union (EU) member states, it has assessed a group of 148 bisphenols for risks to human health and the environment. Of these,…
Sweden Proposes N-(Hydroxymethyl)acrylamide as a New SHVC
The Swedish Member State Competent Authority (MSCA) proposed that N-(Hydroxymethyl)acrylamide is a substance of very high concern (SVHC) due to its carcinogenic and mutagenic properties. There are 14 active registrations of the substance and it is imported or manufactured in…
EP Committee Approves Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The European Parliament (EP) Legal Affairs Committee announced on March 15, 2022, that it voted 22-1 in favor of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. According to the Committee, if agreed with European Union (EU) governments, the bill would “make businesses…
Recording Available: “UK REACH, What’s Happened and What’s Next?”
The Acta Group’s (Acta®) March 23, 2022, webinar “UK REACH, What’s Happened and What’s Next?” is now available for on-demand viewing at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/815913916012295937. During this 1-hour webinar, Lynn L. Bergeson, President, Acta; Steven P. Brennan, Ph.D.…
UK HSE Opens Call For Evidence For Four Substances
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in conjunction with the Environment Agency, has assessed 11 substances and substance groups that were added to the EU REACH Candidate List. As a result, the agencies have identified the following four substances, or…
EC Adopts Proposal For Directive On Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
The EC announced on February 23, 2022, that it adopted a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. According to the EC, the proposal is intended to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behavior throughout global value chains. Companies…
Proposal To Ban “Forever Chemicals” In Firefighting Foams Throughout The EU
ECHA progresses a REACH restriction proposal on all PFAS in firefighting foams. Five different restriction options to protect human health and the environment from PFAS have been assessed. The preferred option would ban the placing on the market, use, and…
EC Begins Public Consultation On Reducing The Release Of Microplastics Into The Environment
The EC announced on February 22, 2022, the launch of a public consultation on how best to reduce the amount of unintentionally released microplastics into the environment. According to the EC, the public consultation will support its initiative on Microplastics…