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Germany and Sweden nominated eight SVHC substances.

In April of this year, Germany and Sweden nominated eight substances to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and recommended that they be tested for SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern). They will submit substance files in August of this year in accordance with the requirements of Annex 15 of the REACH Regulation. The eight substances are as follows: Substance Name, EC Number, CAS Number, Nominating Country, Substance Classification. Heptacsafluo rotetradecanoic acid (206-803-4, 376-06-7), Germany, PBT1. Pentacosafluo rotridecanoic acid (276-754-2, 72629-94-8), Germany, PBT. Henicosafluoroundecanoic acid (218-165-4, 2058-94-8), Germany, PBT. Tricososafluorododecanoic acid (206-203-2, 307-55-1), Germany, PBT. Methoxyacetic acid (210-894-6, 625-45-6), Sweden, CMR2. Cadmium sulphide (215-147-8). 1306-23-6 Sweden CMR Cadmium 231-152-8 7440-43-9 Sweden

2012-12-25

Mexico releases standards for heavy metal limits in school supplies and toys.

On May 15, 2012, the Mexican Department of Health issued standards limiting the heavy metal content in school supplies and toys. These standards restrict the chemical content of specific substances and specify testing methods. The heavy metals covered in the standards include antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead, and selenium. The limits for each element are as follows: Heavy Metal Element Antimony Sb Arsenic As Barium Ba Cadmium Cd Chromium Cr Lead Pb Mercury Hg Selenium Se Maximum Limit (mg/kg) School Supplies or Toys (excluding clay and finger paint) 60 25 1000 75 60 90 60 500 Toddler Supplies: Clay and Finger Paint 60 25 250 50 25 90 25 500 Companies exporting related products to Mexico need to pay close attention to these standards and confirm compliance with relevant regulations before exporting to avoid transaction disruptions. Mexican standard original (Spanish): http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5247400&fecha=15/05/2012 Source: Chemical Watch (2012-05-15)

2012-12-25

The Netherlands plans to submit a request to ECHA to restrict N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP).

In early June, the Netherlands expressed its intention to restrict N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) to ECHA, with the relevant documents expected to be submitted by April 19, 2013. The Netherlands argues that the main reasons for requiring restrictions are: NMP is widely used in industrial production and is a substance found in large quantities; exposure to NMP in workplaces poses a health hazard to workers. The Dutch government believes there are uncertain safety concerns regarding NMP in paints and cleaning agents; furthermore, there is a lack of exposure scenario studies in relevant risk assessments, making it difficult to quantify the risk. The Netherlands argues that restriction is a more feasible and practical risk management approach than authorization. Five proposed restrictions on substances are currently pending submission. The other four proposed restrictions were submitted by Sweden. Details are as follows: Substance EC Number CAS Number Proposing Country Submission Date N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) 212-828-1 872-50-4 Netherlands April 19, 2013 Lead and lead compounds in articles intended for consumer use 231-100-4 7439-92-1 Sweden April 19, 2013 Phenol, 4-

2012-12-25

ECHA Open Consultation on the Seventh Batch of Substances of High Concern

Taiwan – 15/03/12 ECHA Public Consultation on the Seventh Batch of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Proposals No. 03/2012 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently published its seventh batch of SVHC proposals on its website. These 13 proposed substances were submitted by EU member states because they are considered to pose a potentially serious hazard or impact on human health or the environment. Interested parties can submit comments on these 13 proposed substances by April 12, 2012. These comments will be taken into consideration in decisions regarding whether to include these proposed substances in the SVHC candidate list and, if so, to select them as authorized substances. The following are the 13 proposed new Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs): SGS Solutions Regarding the REACH Directive, the SGS Group currently offers Sole Representative (OR) services, SVHC testing, Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) creation, chemical testing (physicochemical properties, toxicology, environmental toxicology), pre-registration services, registration services, and REACH education and training. Source: ECHA current consultations (English version only). For the full details, please refer to the original document.

2012-04-18

ECHA adds 20 substances of very high concern to its candidate list.

On December 19, 2011, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) officially announced the addition of 20 substances to its Candidate List, bringing the total number of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) under regulation to 73. Among them, 4-tert-octylphenol is the first substance to be included on the SVHC list due to its potential for significant endocrine disruption. The remaining substances are carcinogenic, mutagenic, and toxic to reproductive organs (CMRs), posing serious risks to human health and the environment. Furthermore, ECHA stipulates that manufacturers and importers of finished products must notify the manufacturer or importer by June 19, 2012, if both of the following conditions are met: (i) the total amount of SVHCs in the finished product exceeds one tonne per year; and (ii) the concentration of SVHCs in the product is 0.1% (w/w) or higher. If the SVHC has been registered or exposure can be ruled out, notification is not required. 20 New Candidate Substances of Very High Concern: Substance Name CAS No. EC No. Potential Applications p-tert-Octylphenol/Octylphenol 140-66-9 205-426-2 Rubber/coatings, adhesives, plastics/rubber, textiles o-Methyox

2012-04-18

REACH SVHC list increased to 73 items

On December 19, 2011, the European Chemicals Agency ECHA issued an announcement officially announcing the sixth batch of 20 SVHCs. According to ECHA, p-teroctylphenol was originally nominated by Germany as an SVHC defined in Article 57(f) of the REACH regulation. It has endocrine disrupting properties and has serious potential harm to the environment. The remaining 19 substances nominated are classified as carcinogenic, teratogenic or toxic to reproduction (CMR). ECHA believes that these substances have potentially serious effects on human health. As of now, there are six batches of SVHC with 73 items. ECHA announced the first batch of 15 substances of high concern in October 2008, the second batch in January 2010, the third batch in June 2010, the fourth batch in December 2010, and June 2011. The fifth batch. Member states believe that more and more substances will be included in the list of substances of high concern in the future. REACH SVHCs added to 73 serial number substances EC No. CAS No. Purpose 2008.10.28 The first batch of 15 substances of high concern 1 Sodium dichromate dihydrate 234-190-3 7789-12-0 For tanning Sodium dichromate (7789-12-0 and 10588-01-9) 10588-01-9 2 xylene

2012-04-18

The SVHC candidate list has officially increased to 73 items.

Based on the consensus of the European Commission, on December 19, 2011, ECHA officially published the sixth batch of 20 SVHC candidate substances, bringing the total number of SVHC substances to 73. These 20 newly added substances are primarily carcinogenic or reproductively toxic. To date, there are a total of 73 SVHC substances of very high concern. Companies that produce or import these substances or products containing them need to understand their potential obligations according to the candidate list. The 20 newly added substances are:

2012-01-11

20 new substances added to the candidate list of substances of very high concern.

Taiwan – 28/12/11 20 New Substances Added to the List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) No. 21/2011 On December 19, 2011, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the addition of 20 substances to the sixth batch of the SVHC candidate list. Of the newly added substances, 4-tert-octylphenol is an endocrine disruptor; the remaining 19 are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reproductive toxicants (CMRs). Endocrine disruptors (environmental hormones) are considered to have the same hazard level as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins (CRMs), persistent bioaccumulative toxicants (PBTs), and highly persistent and highly bioaccumulative substances (vPvBs), and also pose environmental risks.

2012-01-10

ECHA recommends 13 priority SVHCs.

The ECHA exemption for multi-purpose applications cannot be swayed by industry. Following written public consultation and an agreement reached by the ECHA Member State Committee, the European Chemicals Agency will recommend adding 13 substances to the list of authorized substances in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation. The substances under consultation are: • Trichloroethylene • Chromium trioxide • Chromic acid, dichromic acid and its oligomeric chromic acids • Sodium dichromate • Potassium dichromate • Ammonium dichromate • Potassium chromate • Sodium chromate • Cobalt(II) sulfate • Cobalt dichloride • Cobalt(II) nitrate • Cobalt(II) carbonate • Cobalt acetate. These substances are expected to be added to Annex XIV in February 2013. The recommendation includes the latest application authorization date from companies: 18 months for trichloroethylene, 21 months for chromium compounds, and two years for chromium and cobalt compounds. All dates are within 18 months of the application date. Although ECHA has received numerous requests from industry for exemptions for specific uses, the recommendation does not anticipate any such exemptions. An exemption may be granted for trichloroethylene used in surface cleaning of closed systems. The recommendations also cover activities that could lead to the potential carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of trichloroethylene at certain occupational exposure limits. If this holds true, ECHA suggests that existing EU law aimed at protecting workers' health from harmful substances may need to be reviewed. Furthermore, the recommendations argue that research-oriented substance-related products and processes lack review periods or exemptions. Source: Chemical

2012-01-05

The EU is concerned about polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in textiles and footwear.

Human health risk assessment plays a crucial role in chemical management. With the discovery of high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in everyday consumer goods, the use of these substances has increasingly attracted the attention of EU countries. Due to their carcinogenicity and genotoxicity, one or more PAHs in consumer products are considered a significant cause of health problems in humans. Currently, there is evidence that PAHs may cause cancer. Some migration tests also indicate that materials containing high levels of PAHs can release PAHs, which may be absorbed through the skin or migrate into the human body after skin contact. Therefore, the health risks from skin contact cannot be ignored. PAHs are frequently found in organic materials such as wood, petroleum, and animal fats. PAH pollution is mainly due to the incomplete combustion of organic matter such as coal, petroleum, and wood, which produces volatile hydrocarbons. PAHs in rubber and plastics pose the greatest risk, and in addition to Germany, other EU countries have also paid close attention to these substances.

2012-01-05

ECHA publishes list of 91 assessment substances

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has submitted its first Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for REACH substances to EU member states. The plan, published on ECHA's official website, lists only 91 substances, far fewer than initially expected. These substances will be assessed between 2012 and 2014, and only registered substances require evaluation. Unlike previous assessments, this time the evaluations will be conducted by individual EU member states. The final CoRAP will clarify each country's responsibility for evaluating each chemical substance. Triclosan, assessed in 2012, is banned in the EU for use in food-contact plastics due to its ability to interfere with animal hormones. Additionally, the chlorinated solvents carbon tetrachloride, ethylene oxide, toluene, and methanol from the same batch will be uniformly classified as Group 2 reproductive toxicity by Italy. Substances submitted in 2013 include three chlorinated solvents: tetrachloroethylene and formaldehyde. These were submitted last year by France and uniformly classified as Group 1 carcinogens. Substances to be evaluated in 2014 include: phthalates: diethyl phthalate, branched bis(1-)-undecyl phthalate, and diundecyl phthalate.

2012-01-05

The six-month deadline for submitting notifications to ECHA regarding the seven substances of very high concern is fast approaching.

ECHA reminds manufacturers and importers that if their products contain any of the seven substances of very high concern added on June 20th of this year, they must notify ECHA by December 20th of this year. ECHA provides updated Q&A information on its website for manufacturers required to notify by this deadline, and also offers guidelines for calculating tonnage, time, etc. The ECHA website also provides notification tools, guidelines, and submission forms. For detailed information, please visit the ECHA website. Source: ECHA (2011-11-23)

2012-01-05

ECHA urges businesses to begin preparing for REACH registration in 2013.

At the REACH international symposium on September 23, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the launch of the "REACH Action Plan 2013." The Industrial Development Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs reminded chemical manufacturers and importers with an annual production or import volume of 100 tons or more of chemical substances to begin preparing their registration files in advance and complete chemical registration by May 31, 2013, in preparation for the second registration deadline of June 1, 2013. ECHA also reminded that, to ensure timely registration, the registration representative must submit the registration file by March 30, 2013. While preparing the file and conducting necessary chemical safety assessments, registrants should allow one year for dialogue and exchange with downstream users regarding substance use and chemical safety reporting. Downstream users must inform product manufacturers of the downstream use of their products by May 30, 2012. Furthermore, the Substances Information Exchange Forum (SIEF) must complete specific arrangements for substance identification, data requirement allocation, and data sharing operations by the end of 2012.

2011-11-25

Seven new substances have been added to the list of candidates for Substances of High Concern.

No. 12/ 2011 On May 31, 2011, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the results of its meeting, approving all seven items from the previously proposed fifth batch of eight open consultation items, except for cobalt dichloride, which was already listed. These items will be added to the SVHC candidate list. These are all carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reproductively toxic (CMR) substances. Cobalt dichloride, which was already listed in the candidate list, remains on the candidate list as a CMR substance, with the description of "reproductive toxicity" added. ECHA officially announced this on June 20, 2011. As of now, the REACH regulation's SVHC candidate list contains 53 substances. The seven newly added SVHC candidate substances are listed in the table below: Substance Name EC No. CAS No. Possible Uses 2-ethoxyethyl acetate 203-839-2 111-15-9 Solvent, paint and varnish manufacturing cyanoacrylate adhesives Strontium chromate 232-142-6 7789-06-2 Anti-corrosion agent Used in: (1) paints, oil paints, sealants (2) steel and aluminum coatings (3) vehicle coatings (4) steel pigment manufacturing, electroplating Diphthalate

2011-11-25

International carbon emissions trading market development trends

The World Bank's "State and Trends of Carbon Market 2011" report, published in June 2011, pointed out that most Annex I and non-Annex I countries of the Kyoto Protocol have implemented greenhouse gas emission reduction measures. The EU will launch the third phase of its carbon emissions trading program (2013-2020) starting in 2013, while Japan, South Korea, and mainland China have also begun planning to establish carbon emissions trading markets. Under the Kyoto Protocol carbon emissions trading mechanism, the international carbon emissions trading market will experience a supply exceeding demand from 2008 to 2012. I. The Status of Carbon Emissions Trading in Major Countries (I) Annex I Countries of the Kyoto Protocol 1. EU: Plans to enter the third phase of its carbon emissions trading program starting in 2013. To gradually implement the polluter-pays principle, it is expected that the proportion of emissions allocated through auction will increase significantly from 3% in Phase 2 (2008-2012) to over 50%. The EU also decided to include aircraft entering and leaving Europe in the EU Emissions Trading System (EUETS) starting in 2012, but this was strongly opposed by the Air Transport Association of America, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and others, who threatened retaliatory action. 2. United States: Although the United States is an Annex I country to the Kyoto Protocol, the protocol has not been ratified by Congress, and the federal government is unwilling to assume emission reduction responsibilities. Therefore, it has not actively promoted a carbon emissions trading system. However, some state governments (such as California) and private institutions (such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange) have...

2011-11-25

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is openly consulting on the sixth batch of candidate substances for the list of substances of very high concern.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently published on its website the sixth batch of proposed substances for the SVHC candidate list (No. 15/2011). These proposed substances were submitted by Member States and ECHA because they are considered to pose a potentially serious hazard or impact on human health or the environment. Interested parties can submit their comments on these proposed substances by October 13, 2011. These comments will be taken into consideration in decisions regarding the inclusion of proposed substances in the SVHC candidate list and their selection as authorized substances. Currently, the SVHC candidate list contains 53 substances. Two of the 20 substances proposed in this batch were previously included in the second batch of the SVHC candidate list. The table below shows the solutions provided by SGS for the sixth batch of candidate substances for the REACH Directive. Regarding the REACH Directive, the SGS Group currently offers Sole Representative (OR) services, SVHC testing, Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) creation, chemical testing (physicochemical properties, toxicology, environmental toxicology), pre-registration services, registration services, and REACH training. Source: ECHA Press Release (English version only). For the full details, please refer to the original document.

2011-10-26

EU announces revised version of RoHS directive

The EU published the revised RoHS Directive No. 13/2011 on July 1, 2011 (2011/65/EU), published in the Official Journal of the European Union, and entered into force on July 21, 2011. The new directive retains key elements of the existing directive, such as restrictions on the use of hazardous substances (without adding or removing any substances), and the possibility of granting exemptions for certain applications of these hazardous substances. The main changes are as follows: EU member states must transpose this directive into national law by January 2, 2013. Before the directive is transposed into national law, the existing RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC will continue to apply. Source: EU RoHS recast (2011/65/EU) (English version only). For the full content, please refer to the original document.

2011-09-01

Seven new substances were added to the candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (No. 12/2011).

Seven new substances were added to the REACH Candidate List (No. 12/2011). On May 31, 2011, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the results of its meeting, approving all seven substances (excluding cobalt dichloride, which was already listed) from the fifth batch of eight open consultation items. These substances are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reproductively toxic (CMR) substances. Cobalt dichloride, which was already listed, remained on the candidate list as a CMR substance, with the description "reproductively toxic" added. ECHA officially announced this on June 20, 2011. To date, the REACH SVHC candidate list contains 53 substances. The seven newly added SVHC candidate substances are listed in the table below: Substance Name EC No. CAS No. Possible Uses Ethylene glycol ethyl ether acetate (2-ethoxyethyl acetate) 203-839-2 111-15-9 Solvent, paint and varnish manufacturing, cyanoacrylate adhesives Strontium chromate 232-142-6 7789-06-2 Corrosion inhibitor Used in: (1)

2011-09-01

Greenpeace releases "Green Electronics Survey Report" No. 02/2011

Greenpeace Releases "Green Electronics Survey Report" No. 02/2011. Greenpeace released its "Green Electronics Survey Report," with 21 major electronics manufacturers invited to participate. The report evaluated desktop computers, laptops, netbooks, computer monitors, mobile phones, smartphones, and televisions available on the market in the first quarter of 2011, selecting the most environmentally friendly products. Asus topped the computer monitor category, with its VW-247H-HF model achieving a score of 7.5 out of 10. Asus's UL30A also secured first place in the notebook computer category. Acer's TM8172 led the small notebook category. HP's HP Compaq 6005 Pro was selected as the greenest desktop computer. Sharp's LC-52SE1 led the television category. Sony Ericsson's Aspen model received the highest score in the smartphone category, while Samsung's GT-S75550 was chosen as the most environmentally friendly phone. Greenpeace scored these electronic products based on multiple criteria, categorized into four main areas. For full details, please refer to the original document. Source: Product Survey 3

2011-09-01

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Public Consultation, Fifth Batch of Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SHC) Substance No. 04/2011

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently published a fifth batch of proposed substances for its SVHC candidate list on its website. These proposed substances were submitted by Belgium, Denmark, France, and ECHA itself, as they are considered to pose a potentially serious hazard or impact on human health or the environment. Interested parties can submit their comments on these proposed substances by April 7, 2011. These comments will be considered in decisions regarding the inclusion of these proposed substances in the SVHC candidate list and their selection as authorized substances. Currently, 46 substances are listed in the SVHC candidate list. If the seven newly added substances are included, the SVHC candidate list will increase to 53 substances. The proposal also includes amendments to the list of cobalt dichloride, which is already on the SVHC candidate list. The following table lists seven proposed substances that may be included in the SVHC candidate list: Substance Name EC No. CAS No. Substance Classification 2-ethoxyethyl acetate 203-839-2 111-15-9 Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductively toxic (CMR) Strontium chromate 232-142-6 7789-06-2 CMR

2011-09-01