Reach SVHC List updated-Four new substances added
On 16th July, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has updated REACH SVHC list by adding 4 new substances having properties given below. Toxicity to reproduction Endocrine disruption Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative (vPvB) substances Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) The decision to include the substances Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (TNPP) and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy) propionic acid, […]
REACH Authorisation List – Public Consultation For 18 New Substances
ECHA made an announcement inviting inputs from importers and manufacturers for including 18 new substances under the REACH Authorisation list. Companies importing these substances can submit comments until 5th December 2018. These substances are listed in Annex XIV to REACH. Further, ECHA requests inputs on various uses of the substances and possible exemptions thereof. During […]
REACH SVHC List Updated – Now 191 Substances
On the 27 June 2018, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the new updated REACH Candidate List with 10 new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). Substances on REACH SVHC list are: substances meeting the criteria for classification as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) category 1 or 2; persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT) substances; or […]
Managing And Qualifying Your Suppliers On REACH And RoHS
Companies manufacturing products or consumer parts that contain hazardous materials in the manufacturing process must comply with RoHS and REACH regulations. RoHS and REACH are two regulations that require compliance if a company intends to sell their products in the European Union. Hence, it is very important to know your vendor compliance status with respect […]
It’s time to update your SDS for REACH
1st June 2015 is the deadline for manufacturers to update all their MSDS to SDS and today, just a few days away from the deadline, we thought it would be useful to share some our thoughts about the importance of SDS in REACH and the need for its updation. SDS and its importance in REACH […]
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 […]