Keyword: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

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ECHA to Recommend Workplace Exposure Limits

21.02.2019 - As part of an agreement with the EU Commission, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the body that administrates REACH, will provide regular recommendations for occupational...

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Chemical Industry Welcomes Brexit Deal but Holds its Breath

29.11.2018 - The UK chemical industry was quick to support a draft UK-European Union Brexit withdrawal agreement when it was published in mid-November. “We have given it a cautious welcome,”...

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CEFIC Pleased With Draft Brexit Deal

23.11.2018 - In an initial reaction to news on Nov. 22 that the UK and the EU have sealed a draft agreement on Brexit, the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) said it was pleased with...

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England’s NHS sets Brexit Ultimatum

27.08.2018 - The National Health Service (NHS) in England has given drugmakers and manufacturers of medical devices until Sept. 10 to advise on how they will stockpile their products made in...

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Last REACH Registration Period Completed

05.06.2018 - The last registration period for existing chemicals under the EU’s REACH chemicals legislation was completed on May 31. Over the 10-year period, 21 551 substances currently sold on...

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CEFIC Comments on the European Commission’s REACh Review

10.03.2018 - The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) issued a statement commenting on the publication on March 5, 2018 of the European Commission’s REACh review (REACh Refit evaluation)...

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ECHA Publishes Progress Report 2017

01.03.2018 - The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published its annual progress report on evaluation under REACh which includes also a 10 years overview: safety information on chemicals is...

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Restricted Chemicals Found in Consumer Products

14.02.2018 - An inspection by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has found hundreds of consumer products containing chemicals that are restricted under REACH legislation. The investigation by...