Tag: ECHA
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NGOs are asking for a PVC ban in EU
NGOs are asking restriction of PVC under the REACH regulation
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ECHA identifies risks from PVC additives and microparticle releases
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) investigation found that some substances added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, like plasticisers, may pose risks to people and the environment. To limit the use of these additives and to minimise releases of PVC microparticles, regulatory action would be necessary.
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ECHA receives more than 5 600 comments on PFAS restriction proposal
More than 4 400 organisations, companies and individuals submitted comments and information on the proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the European Economic Area.
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ECHA adds two hazardous chemicals to Candidate List
Plastics & Inks: two new chemicals added to ECHA’s Candidate List
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ECHA Communication on PFAS EU Actions
PFAS can still be found in many products. Once they are in the environment, they stay there for centuries – exposing us through our food and drinking water. What is the EU doing to prevent further emission of PFASs in our air, soil and water?
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Chemours Loses EU Court Case on Forever Chemicals
Chemours loses EU court battle on forever chemicals
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ECHA to Ban PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Proposal to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams throughout the EU
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REACH Requirement for Chemical Recycling
Chemical recycling of plastic waste currently covers different technologies with varying potential for contributing to a circular economy, a new report finds.
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ECHA Operation Report
ECHA’s five-yearly report on the operation of REACH and CLP presents a detailed picture on how the operations have impacted worker and consumer health, environmental protection, innovation, competitiveness and internal market functions
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EU Roadmap for High Concern Substances
Roadmap to address substances of very high concern complete
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2 New Chemicals for Plastics on EU Toxic List
Two more chemicals used in the production of plastics considered as dangerous by EU chemical agency
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