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Dec 16, 2009 | 08:44 AM CST
ECHA's Forum to Inspect Formulators of Mixtures
At its Dec. 8-10, 2009, meeting, the ECHA's Forum determined that the next REACH enforcement project will be to inspect formulators of mixtures who are the first level downstream users in the supply chain.
Nov 16, 2009 | 05:04 PM CST
EU Regulatory Update: Defining R&D in REACH
By: Annelie Struessman, PhD, CONUSBAT
Beginning with this column, Annelie Struessmann, PhD, will no longer focus solely on REACH regulation, but will be expanding her topics to encompass a variety of regulatory issues occurring in the European Union. Although Struessmann's columns may discuss REACH, as this feature does, future columns also will touch upon other hot button issues in the EU regulation of personal care raw materials.
Oct 20, 2009 | 02:09 PM CDT
REACH Update: A Status Report Nearly One Year Before the First Registration Deadline
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
The magnitude of regulatory knowledge and cutting-edge science skills required for REACH becomes evident while completing the steps toward registration. As a consequence, ECHA is extending its support for SIEFs and lead registrants.
Sep 22, 2009 | 12:43 PM CDT
REACH Update: Downstream User Obligations, Identified Uses and Use Descriptors
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
Within REACH, downstream user responsibilities for risk management measures arise when an eSDS is received from a chemical supplier with an annexed ES.
Aug 19, 2009 | 09:27 AM CDT
REACH Update: Exposure Assessment Elements
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
For each exposure scenario (ES), an exposure estimation and risk characterization must be included in the chemical safety report to demonstrate the risks are controlled. The ES must be annexed to the safety data sheet.
Jun 30, 2009 | 04:34 PM CDT
REACH Update: Exposure Scenario Annexes and Other Changes to the SDS
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
The statutory basis for safety data sheets (SDSs) is laid down in Article 31 of REACH, and Annex II details the requirements for the compilation of an SDS in accordance with this article.
Jun 10, 2009 | 03:57 PM CDT
REACH Update: SIEF Tasks and Registration Requirements
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
Substance Information Exchange Forums (SIEFs) are operational and critical for data-sharing and the subsequent preparation of joint registration dossiers. A SIEF is established when companies have agreed that their substance is the same.
May 05, 2009 | 05:03 PM CDT
REACH Update: ECHA Urges Companies to Organize SIEFs
By: Annelie Struessman, PhD, CONUSBAT
In a fact sheet dated Apr. 24, 2009, the ECHA reminded REACH preregistrants that it is urgent to become involved in SIEF activities as soon as possible since deadlines for registration are extremely tight.
Apr 07, 2009 | 10:40 AM CDT
REACH Update: Establishing REACH Penalties
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
EU member states are expected to establish penalties for anticipated REACH infringements and ensure their implementation. Since the deadline to establish penalities has passed with only partial participation, the ECHA has provided a forum to assist member states with this process.
Mar 23, 2009 | 03:03 PM CDT
SIEF Activities for an Impending Deadline
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
In order to avoid duplication of tests, the REACH regulation requires the exchange of data among the potential registrants in a substance information exchange forum (SIEF). The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) has published a methodology to facilitate the start of the activities required by the SIEF and a project schedule.