Deciphering REACH: Annex 14, Annex 17, and SVHC Distinctions
To oversee and manage the utilization of chemicals in the European Union (EU), the EU established the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) legislation. Enacted on June 1, 2007, REACH aims to ensure a high standard of protection for both the environment and public health while simultaneously enhancing the competitiveness of the European […]
Identification and Impact of substances of high concern
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has amended the REACH Candidate List, a list of compounds of very high concern (SVHC), more than 25 times. The European Commission requests that EU member states or ECHA include substances on this list. The substance may become a very high concern substance after a detailed review and unanimous approval. […]
Consultations on Harmonized Classification and Labelling
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is seeking comments on proposed harmonized classifications and labeling for: tert-butyl 2-ethylperoxyhexanoate (EC 221-110-7, CAS 3006-82-4): This substance may damage fertility or affect the unborn child, damage aquatic life, may cause a fire if heated, and may cause an allergic reaction to the skin, according to the classification provided by […]
ECHA REACH Regulation: What the Regulation on Market Surveillance means to your Business?
To begin with, let us understand what market surveillance means. Market surveillance is a way to prevent and protect the securities market from any type of illegal or harmful practices. Without market surveillance, buyers are sellers would be hesitant to invest impacting the overall economic growth of the market. Market surveillance is seen in the […]
REACH SVHC Candidate list updated
European Chemical Agency, ECHA has updated the candidate list of substance of very high concern for authorisation, in accordance with Article 59(10) of REACH regulation Annex XIV. On 25th June 2020, below 4 new chemicals added to SVHC list, making it from 205 to 209. 1-vinylimidazoleCAS: 1072-63-5Reason: Toxic for reproduction as per Article 57 (c).Found […]
REACH EU and US Defense Exports – The Continuing Saga
ROHS, WEEE and REACH regulations may be European initiatives, but their influence is far-reaching. The EU is a major importer of products produced outside the European Union which come under its environmental compliance laws. These range from agricultural chemicals to FPGA designs. Here, we address the latest developments in REACH compliance as it applies to […]