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Proposed restriction of 200 PFAS intended to prevent regrettable substitution
Posted on January 3, 2018

Proposed restriction of 200 PFAS intended to prevent regrettable substitution

Germany and Sweden together propose a restriction under REACH to cover six perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances, known as PFAS. As the restriction also covers any substance that can degrade into one of the six, the Swedish Chemicals Agency estimates that…

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: REACH, Substitution
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ChemSec welcomes Björn Hansen as new ECHA director
Posted on January 2, 2018

ChemSec welcomes Björn Hansen as new ECHA director

ChemSec welcomes Björn Hansen as new ECHA director Hopes experiences from the non-toxic strategy will influence the agency On 1 January Björn Hansen took up the role of executive director at the European Chemicals Agency, ECHA. ChemSec warmly welcomes Mr…

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: ECHA, Press Releases
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