18-05-2023

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Intro:

Follow our new approach methodologies workshop online

On 31 May and 1 June 2023, we are hosting a workshop to discuss critical needs for moving towards an animal-free regulatory system for testing chemicals.

ECHA:

• EFPIA and ECHA publish more data to help developing alternative methods to animal tests
• Future of our submission systems 

Reach:

• Consultations for applications for authorisation
  • Chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0): used for etching in electroplating, functional chrome plating, functional chrome plating with decorative character, manufacture of passivated copper foil in Lithium-ion batteries.
  • Sodium dichromate (EC 234-190-3, CAS 10588-01-9): used for the sealing after anodizing of aluminium alloys and passivation of metallic coatings of actuation and landing gear system parts for the aviation industry.
  • Acids generated from chromium trioxide and their oligomers (EC -, CAS -): used in passivation baths

Biocides:

• Guidance on the assessment of risks to bees from the use of biocides: first draft published

The European Commission:

• Call for information on phthalates in medical devices

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs):

• Three POPs added to Stockholm Convention

The Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention adopted a global ban on the manufacturing and use of:

• Methoxychlor (pesticide) 
• UV-328 (CAS 25973-55-1) (UV absorber) 
• Dechlorane Plus (polychlorinated flame retardant)

European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON):

Nanopinion: Fishing for novel interactions between nanomaterials and the immune system

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