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The REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) entered into force in 2007 and has since evolved to reflect the advancement of knowledge regarding various chemicals and their properties. The Commission is currently revising the REACH Regulation, in line with the Commission’s Better Regulation provisions. It will include a thorough assessment of possible ...
Jan 20, 2022 · REACH aims to improve the protection of human health and the environment, to preserve the functioning of the internal market as well as to enhance innovation and competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry. This is done by the four processes of REACH, namely the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals.
Exemption 27 IV - Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2022/1632. RoHS mercury exemption 1 (a)- (e) – compact fluorescent lamps for general purposes. RoHS mercury exemption 1 (f) - compact fluorescent lamps for special purposes. RoHS mercury exemption 1 (g) - compact fluorescent lamps for general purposes with a lifetime equal/above 20 000.
Chemicals are essential for the well-being, high living standards and comfort of modern society. They are used in many sectors, including health, energy, mobility and housing. However, most chemicals have hazardous properties which can harm the environment and human health. The EU already has a comprehensive and protective regulatory framework ...
In 2023, the European Commission adopted a REACH restriction on microplastics intentionally added to products and a proposal for a Regulation on preventing plastic pellet losses to the environment. These actions will directly contribute to reaching the 30% reduction target for microplastic releases set out in the Zero Pollution Action Plan.
Three legal proposals will be presented: the reattribution of tasks on chemicals to EU Agencies (2022), transparency and reuse of data allowing EU and national authorities to commission testing (2023), and. ECHA’s founding regulation (2023), to improve the predictability and stability of ECHA’s financing. The ‘one substance, one ...
concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency. 3 Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.
May 7, 2021 · This week, the Commission has published two Inception Impact Assessments (roadmaps), one on the revision of the CLP Regulation and one on the revision of the REACH Regulation. The new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability requires a targeted revision of these Regulations. The roadmaps are now open for stakeholder feedback until 1 June 2021.
Mar 3, 2023 · The European Commission strives to reduce and ultimately replace the use of animals for testing. REACH therefore requires companies to share data and so avoid unnecessary animal testing. Those wishing to perform tests must indicate these to the European Chemicals Agency and must then obtain approval before carrying them out.
Mar 13, 2024 · The EU’s domestic net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are falling steadily, down by 32.5% in 2022, compared to 1990 levels. However, faster progress is needed to meet the EU’s 2030 target of cutting GHG emissions by at least 55% and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The effects of climate change on natural ecosystems, socio-economic ...
