Finding out if a product contains hazardous substances can be difficult. Or at least time consuming. But soon a new database will be established to provide consumers with information on whether or not a product contains Substances of Very High Concern.
Echa still claims that “all currently known relevant substances of very high concern (SVHCs) have been addressed”, a statement that has received much criticism.
Dear Björn, I hope that you have settled in well in Helsinki and that you are beginning to find your feet at ECHA. In your new position I expect that you will focus on making the agency’s work more efficient. I also hope that you will guide the agency towards a greater focus on human health and the environment.
Bisphenol A in receipts are being replaced with its equally harmful cousin bisphenol S The upcoming EU wide ban of BPA in thermal paper are driving the market towards alternatives A survey by the European Chemicals Agency finds that EU…
When applicants in the authorisation process claim there are no safer alternatives for them to use, regulators take their word for it.
But the authorisation process is not the only area of EU law where companies apply for some kind of permit and include a market analysis together with the applications. For example, there is a very similar legal process for companies applying for merger clearance.
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…
Last Friday Björn Hansen was appointed by the ECHA management board to take over the reigns as Executive Director when the current director, Geert Dancet, retires in the beginning of 2018. “Björn Hansen has an impressive background within chemical policy…
