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Modern Chemicals Policy: A Comprehensive Overview

Explore the goals, processes, and implications of the new European chemicals policy, REACH, focusing on health & safety, environmental aspects, and industry competitiveness. Learn about registration, risk management, and authorization of substances. Get insights into the role of the European Chemicals Agency, public consultation, and substitution practices in the industry.

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Modern Chemicals Policy: A Comprehensive Overview

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  1. REACHA modern chemicals policy Malachy Hargadon Environment CounselorDelegation of the EU to the U.S.

  2. The goals of the new policy • Health & safety • Environment • Competitiveness

  3. Industry assumes greater responsibility • Registration • Risk management • Data and information sharing

  4. Pre-registration and registration • ECHA database • Deadlines • Manufacturers – Importers - Only representatives

  5. Authorisation • Substances of very high concern (SVHCs) • Substitution

  6. industry is meeting obligations Prevent unnecessary testing • Public consultation • SVHCs • First consultation – summer 2008 • Hazardous properties; use and exposure; alternatives • Candidate list

  7. Commission review of Annexes I, IV, V, XI and XIII of REACH • Annex I: Chemical Safety Assessment / Chemical Safety Report – no amendments • Annex IV: Exemptions (Art 2(7)(a)) – adoption imminent • Annex V: Exemptions (Art 2(7)(b)) – adoption imminent • Annex XI: Waiving of tests – guidance available • Annex XIII: PBTs, vPvBs – stakeholders to comment

  8. European Chemicals Agency • Main source of information • Technical assistance • Public outreach • Training • Exchange of best practice

  9. REACH guidance • http://echa.europa.eu • http://echa.europa.eu/publications_en.asp

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