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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.
Jan 16, 2009 | 10:42 AM CST
Looking Ahead at Asia’s Personal Care Industry
By: A Q&A with Asia's Personal Care Ingredients Ex…
The following Q&A delves into the trends and issues facing the person care market in Asia. The answers are given by personal care experts
Jan 13, 2009 | 02:03 PM CST
REACH: Taking Steps to Register Preregistered Substances
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
To ensure sufficient time to organize data-sharing and prepare registration dossiers, potential registrants are recommended to perform the necessary follow-up steps as soon as possible.
Dec 17, 2008 | 07:45 AM CST
EU Advises: Avoid Supply Disruption by Submitting Non-EINECS Substances
The European Commission has addressed chemicals that do not have established EINECS numbers--an issue that is known to affect non-EU cosmetics firms in particular. In related news, the ECHA announced an opening for chair of its risk assessment committee.