On 17 January 2023, ECHA confirmed the inclusion of nine new substances to the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) list. This takes the total number of substances listed up to 233. See the nine new additions in the table below: #
Read morePerfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and its salts added to Cal Proposition 65

California Proposition 65 is otherwise known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, which was enacted as a ballot initiative in November 1986 in the state of California. On the 29th December 2021, the Office of Environmental
Read more4 New Hazardous Substances Added to the SVHC Candidate List

On 17th January 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added 4 hazardous chemicals to the candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) bringing the total to 223 substances: Entries added to the Candidate List on 17 January 2022: Substance
Read moreThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opens public consultation on proposed substances of very high concern (SVHCs)

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) on 9 March 2021 opened a public consultation on proposed substances of very high concern (SVHCs) to be included in the Candidate list in the 25th update (summer 2021). Until 23 April 2021 proposals will
Read moreEurofins | Chem-MAP launch Chem-MAP Approved Technician training programme

Professionals working with chemicals in the materials and consumer goods industries can now take a chemical management training course to become a Chem-MAP Approved Technician. The training course aims to give managers the tools and knowledge required to support a
Read moreChemical Management & Vegan Verification – FREE WEBINAR

Published 10th March 2021 REGISTER HERE 23rd June 2021 16:00hrs (UK) 08:00hrs (PST) 11.00hrs (EST) 10:00hrs (CST) Webinar Content: Overview of Eurofins Chrome VI Management & Solutions Eurofins | Chem-MAP Vegan Verification Live Q+A Session Our Speaker: GEORGINA MAWER, Head of
Read moreAnnex XVII of REACH restriction of Nonylphenol and its ethoxylates in textiles is now in force

On January 13, 2016, the European Union (EU) published Regulation 2016/26 to regulate Nonylphenol and its ethoxylates (NPEOs) as a new entry 46a to Annex XVII of REACH. This entry came into force on 3rd February 2021 and is applicable to
Read moreNew UK REACH Regulation in Force Since 1st January 2021

With the advent of Brexit, chemical compliance for supplying or purchasing substances, mixtures or articles to and from the European Union will be subject to new regulations known as UK REACH, which came into force on 1st January 2021. Brands, retailers,
Read more2x New Reprotoxic Substances Added to the Candidate List

On 19th January 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added 2x reprotoxins to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) bringing to total to 211 substances: Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether Dioctyltin dilaurate, stannane, dioctyl-, bis(coco acyloxy) derivs., and any other
Read morePotential Restrictions on Additional Bisphenols Could Impact You

Bisphenol A (BPA) is already listed in the substances of high concern (SVHC) candidate list due to its reprotoxic and endocrine-disrupting qualities. Bisphenol A (BPA) is also listed under Annex XVII of REACH under entry 66 restricting the use in thermal
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