ECHA studies levers to promote substitution
ECHA wants to improve its support for the substitution of hazardous chemicals and contribute to the improvement of methods and practices for the analysis of alternatives.
Publication of an ANSES (*) report on alternatives to phthalates in toys and equipments made in plastic for children under three years of age.
As part of an expert assessment published on October 2016 on toys and equipments made in plastic, ANSES identified alternatives to phthalates in toys that can be mouthed by children under three years of age.
Europe strengthened the classification of Bisphenol A.
The European Commission adopted the proposal of classification of BPA in the Category 1B as toxic to reproduction.