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REACH
ECHA adds one hazardous chemical to the Candidate List
27/06/2024

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 241 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and giving customers and consumers information on their safe use.

REACH
CLP
Highlights from June RAC and SEAC meetings
13/06/2024

The Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) have provisionally concluded on four sectors that could be impacted by the proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the EU. They also announced the next sectors to be evaluated.

REACH
CLP
BPR
PIC
Research needs for regulating hazardous chemicals updated
12/06/2024

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has updated its report on key areas of regulatory challenge. The report now gives more detailed information on the areas where scientific research is needed to protect people and the environment from hazardous chemicals.