REACH Restriction Proposal Published for Certain Cr(VI) Substances

REACH Restriction Proposal Published for Certain Cr(VI) Substances

ECHA has proposed restriction on certain Chromium (VI) substances . The key point of the Restriction Proposal is as follows: There are two alternative restriction options based on...

REACH Registration: Insights from the latest CARACAL meeting

REACH Registration: Insights from the latest CARACAL meeting

CARACAL (Competent Authorities on REACH and CLP Implementation) meetings are held twice a year, providing a forum for representatives from the European Commission, the European Chemicals Agency...

EU’s Drinking Water Directive: Did you know?

EU’s Drinking Water Directive: Did you know?

The updated EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184/EU) – in force since January 2021 – marks a major step forward in protecting public health and the environment across...

Cr(VI) Restriction: Today’s the Day – But What Happens Next?

Cr(VI) Restriction: Today’s the Day – But What Happens Next?

Many of us had this date circled on our calendars. According to the official schedule, today marks the submission of the chromates restriction proposal under REACH. This...

Two Months to REACH Restriction on certain Chromium (VI) Substances – Time to Prepare

Two Months to REACH Restriction on certain Chromium (VI) Substances – Time to Prepare

On 11 April 2025, ECHA will submit the restriction proposal for certain chromium (VI) substances, marking a key step in the REACH regulatory process. Companies, industries and...

ECHA Adds Five (5) Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List – Is Your Business Prepared?

ECHA Adds Five (5) Hazardous Chemicals to the Candidate List – Is Your Business Prepared?

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) has grown to 247 entries, following ECHA's latest update. These substances, which pose risks to human health...

REACH Restriction: Implications for companies

REACH Restriction: Implications for companies

The aim of REACH restrictions is to protect human health and the environment by limiting or banning the use, manufacturing, or marketing of chemicals that pose unacceptable...

EU PCN Inspections start in January 2025. Are you compliant with Article 45 of EU CLP?

EU PCN Inspections start in January 2025. Are you compliant with Article 45 of EU CLP?

Background Article 45 of CLP requires importers and downstream users to notify hazardous mixtures to the appointed bodies (i.e. poison centers) using the harmonized format (Annex VIII)...

ESPR Myths and Truths

ESPR Myths and Truths

The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) (EU) 2024/1781, which entered into force on 18 July 2024, aims to make sustainable products the norm in the EU...

REACH restriction proposal to all 11 Cr(VI) compounds on the authorisation list

REACH restriction proposal to all 11 Cr(VI) compounds on the authorisation list

REACH restriction proposal extended to 11 CrVI compounds The ongoing REACH restriction proposal for CrVI compounds has been extended to all 11 CrVI entries on the REACH...

1 January 2024: Poison Centre Notification deadline for industrial use mixtures

1 January 2024: Poison Centre Notification deadline for industrial use mixtures

Background Information:  Article 45 of CLP requires importers and downstream users to notify hazardous mixtures to the appointed bodies (i.e, poison centers) using the harmonized format (Annex...

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