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Dec 02, 2008 | 07:52 PM CST
End of REACH Preregistration: The First Deadline is Here
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
The industry has met the end of the REACH preregistration phase. However, it will not stop meeting new challenges as it attempts to comply with the demands posed by future phases.
Nov 26, 2008 | 01:32 PM CST
Regulatory Review: The Impact of REACH on the United States
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
While this column will not focus on REACH legislation, it does report on several critical areas related to REACH that were discussed at REACH in the Pre-registration Window and Beyond.
Nov 18, 2008 | 04:25 PM CST
REACH Update: Substances of Very High Concern
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT
Within REACH it is considered essential to regulate Substances of Very High Concern, as the effects on humans and the environment can be serious and often irreversible.
Nov 05, 2008 | 10:04 AM CST
Framework Adopted from Animal Alternative Cooperation
A framework has been adopted to increase international cooperation, collaboration and communication on alternative test methods.
Oct 29, 2008 | 09:15 AM CDT
REACH-IT System Update Speeds Progress
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has adjusted the REACH-IT system, which the agency reports has improved the performance of online and bulk pre-registrations for REACH.
Oct 07, 2008 | 03:09 PM CDT
REACH Update: Pre-registration
In a Sept. 19 news alert, the ECHA noted that some pre-registrations may not be valid, primarily because phase-in obligations were not fulfilled, or the Only Representative status did not comply with provisions of the REACH regulation.
Sep 17, 2008 | 08:26 AM CDT
REACH SIN List of Chemicals Released, Cosmetics Included
The International Chemical Secretariat (ChemSec) has released its REACH "Substitute It Now" (SIN) list including cosmetic chemicals that several NGO groups urge companies replace.
Sep 08, 2008 | 02:27 PM CDT
REACH Update: Pre-registration—A Case Report
The REACH substance inventory was created using a spreadsheet, and its consistent and precise transfer quickly made it an important management tool for REACH compliance processes.
Aug 11, 2008 | 03:04 PM CDT
REACH Update: New Facts from ECHA and Other Parties
This column will update earlier issues with information that has been published by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) or other parties involved in the REACH procedures.
Jun 30, 2008 | 03:38 PM CDT
REACH Update: REACH-IT Status and ECHA Activities
The "REACH-IT" portal was up and running on June 1, 2008, and almost 5,000 data files for pre-registration were submitted during the first week; however, problems were encountered.