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REACH A modern chemicals policy

REACH A modern chemicals policy. Malachy Hargadon Environment Counselor Delegation of the EU to the U.S. The goals of the new policy Health & safety Environment Competitiveness. Industry assumes greater responsibility Registration Risk management Data and information sharing.

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REACH A modern chemicals policy

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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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