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Posted on May 13, 2016

ECHA report: Health benefits of chemical restrictions exceeds €700 million per year

A recent study by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) tries to assess the benefits of chemical restrictions for the environment and human health. Key findings in the study include: Health benefits equivalent to over €700 million per year Reduction of…

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: Authorisation Process, Chemicals & Business, ECHA
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We can look into the future – this is how we do it
Posted on May 11, 2016

We can look into the future – this is how we do it

"A little over a year ago I was on the stage in Davos, standing in front of the CEOs of the largest chemical companies in the world. I was invited to speak at the International Council of Chemicals Associations in...

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: Authorisation Process, Chemicals & Business, REACH
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Posted on April 22, 2016

Authorisation for DEHP a step in the wrong direction

Three companies have been granted authorisation by Member States to recycle the hazardous phthalate DEHP into PVC products such as flooring and footwear, the ENDS Report writes. ChemSec Policy Advisor Frida Hök is concerned about the decision and questions the…

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: Authorisation Process, Chemicals & Business, Circular Economy, REACH
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Posted on January 18, 2016

Webinar: Applications for authorisation – How to respond during public consultation

February 10 ChemSec will be part of a webinar hosted by ECHA, focusing on identifying and sharing best practice on how to provide information on alternatives. The webinar will also inform how the public consultations in applications for authorisation work…

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: Authorisation Process, ECHA
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Posted on June 9, 2015

3 ways to improve the Socioeconomic Analysis in SEAC

This week ChemSec participates in a meeting with The Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC). SEAC assesses the socio-economic factors related to authorisation applications and prepares the opinions of ECHA on these matters. In relation to this meeting ChemSec has prepared…

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: Authorisation Process, REACH
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Posted on April 14, 2015

Swedish paint association: “Lead chromates are neither wanted nor needed”

In a joint debate article the Swedish branch organisation for paints, SVEFF, and the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, SSNC, urge the Swedish Government to put pressure on EU to consequently prohibit lead chromates in paint. Earlier this year, Echa’s Committees…

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: Authorisation Process
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Posted on March 26, 2015

PRESS RELEASE: ChemSec: EU chemical regulation needs fine-tuning in order to drive innovation

The decision to grant authorisation to use problematic chemicals cannot be based solely on documentation provided by the intended user. Companies that already invested heavily in order to avoid said chemicals are disfavoured and it’s not in line with REACH…

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: Authorisation Process, Chemicals & Business, Press Releases, REACH
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Posted on March 17, 2015

Why economic arguments against environmental regulation should be questioned

This Op-ed is written by ChemSec’s Policy Advisor Theresa Kjell and was originally published in Chemical Watch’s Global Business Briefing, March 2015. People tend to believe that environmental regulations have a negative impact on industry. Economic loss, unemployment and competitive…

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: Authorisation Process, Chemicals & Business, Endocrine Disruptors, TTIP
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Posted on February 10, 2015

ChemSec calls for an effective authorisation process, leading industry provide support for REACH

EU’s REACH authorisation process needs to be improved, as investments in green solutions do not necessarily pay off. Today ChemSec releases its position on the authorisation process; coupled with related opinions from some of Europe’s leading industry, calling for clear…

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: Authorisation Process, Chemicals & Business, REACH
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Posted on December 19, 2013

NGO letter on the authorisation process

This week, eight environmental and health organizations, sent a letter to Geert Dancet, Executive Director at European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The organizations expressed their concerns about the current implementation of the REACH process. The concerns relate to the following points:…

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: Authorisation Process, ECHA, REACH
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