EU RoHS exemptions on four phthalates in medical devices published
The European Commission has published directives on new exemptions of authorization for the use of DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP in medical devices under the EU RoHS Directive.
A new item has been added to the "Hot topics" page of the ECHA website
Phthalates join the list of hot scientific topics on the ECHA website
Safer Chemicals Conference 2021
Organized by ECHA on October 6, the Safer Chemicals Conference online aims to provide answers to the following questions:
- How are ECHA and its partners supporting companies on the path to sustainability?
Identification of bisphenol B as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) according to the European REACH Regulation
Bisphénol B (BPB - n° CAS : 77-40-7) has been added to the candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) for authorisation due to its its endocrine disrupting properties for human health and the environment.
International Symposium on Alternatives Assessment: Accelerating Safer and Sustainable Alternatives
The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4) is hosting a symposium on October 25-29, 2021 on the topic of substitution of toxic chemicals of concern with the aim of highlighting:
A4 QUARTERLY WEBINAR - Finding Alternatives: Resources, Tools and Strategies Used by Practitioners
The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4) is a professional association associated with the University of Massachusetts Lowell, whose work addresses the scientific, policy and practical issues associated with the transition to safer chemicals, materials, processes and products. A4 is offering an open webinar on June 28 with the goal of presenting the variety of resources, tools, and techniques available to research and find alternative options. These resources may differ from those typically presented in European contexts.
Webinar on key considerations for the identification and selection of safer chemicals
The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4) webinar will be held on April 12, 2021 at 17:00 - 18:00 (CEST1) / 11:00 - 12:00 (EDT2).
Bisphenol A, nonylphenol and PFAS are included in the directive on the quality of water intended for human consumption
By 12 January 2026, Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that water intended for human consumption complies with the established thresholds for bisphenol A and PFAS. Nonylphenol is included in the watch list of the directive.
France wants to prevent the substitution of bisphenol A by bisphenol B
ANSES proposes to identify bisphenol B as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) for its endocrine disrupting properties for human health and the environment.
OECD publishes guide dedicated to substitution
The guide “Guidance on Key Considerations for the Identification and Selection of Safer Chemical Alternatives” released by OECD aims to provide key considerations for the identification and selection of alternatives.