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Toys and childcare articles: entry into force of a restriction on DIBP

Since 07 July 2020, DIBP shall not be used in toys and childcare articles as substance or in mixtures (individually or in any combination of DEHP, DBP or BBP) in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material.

Inclusion of three phthalates in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexyl ester, branched and linear (CAS No. 68515-50-4), dihexyl phthalate (DnHP CAS No. 84-75-3) and 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-10-alkyl esters or mixed decyl and hexyl and octyl diesters with ≥ 0.3% of dihexyl phthalate (CAS No. 68515-51-5; 68648-93-1) have been added to the list of substances subject to authorisation in the REACH Regulation.

DIHP: a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the European REACH Regulation

DiIsoHexyl Phthalate (DIHP - CAS No. 71850-09-4) has been added to the candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) for authorisation due to its reproductive toxicity.

Implementation of the restriction on bisphenol A in thermal papers

Since 2 January 2020, thermal paper with a bisphenol A concentration of 0.02% or more by weight may not be placed on the European market.

5 phthalates will soon be restricted for use in textile articles

As from 1 November 2020, bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate, DiPP, DPP, DnHP and 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid di-C6-8-branched alkylesters, C7-rich may not be present in textiles, clothing, related accessories and footwear at concentrations higher than 1000 mg/kg (individually or in combination with other phthalates listed in Annex XVII of REACH).

France has initiated steps to classify bisphenol B as an endocrine disruptor

Based on the results of its recent study on bisphenol B, ANSES has carried out a project of Risk Management Options Analysis (RMOA) in order to classify this substance as an endocrine disruptor under the REACH Regulation.

Ready, Set, Substitute It Now!

Chemsec is organizing a conference focusing on substitution on 14^th November in Brussels (Belgium). Program of the event: messages from policy makers, inspiration from progressive companies and hard facts from scientists, workshop and panel discussion.

Webinar GreenScreen

An ECHA webinar will be held on 28 October 2019 to present the GreenScreen substitution support tool based on examples from companies and authorities which have implemented the tool. A question-and-answer session will be proposed at the end of the session.

European RoHS Directive: a derogation has been granted for some applications of DEHP

The European Commission adopted on 08 August 2019 an exemption for the use of DEHP in some rubber components of engine systems.

A new restriction on the use of phthalates enters into force

Four phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP) are now included in the limited substances in homogeneous materials list of some electrical and electronic devices.