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Prior Informed Consent Regulation

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May
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Latest News

European Commission Prohibits Future Imports of Terbufos

Terbufos has been recognised as a hazardous chemical under the Rotterdam Convention, which requires prior informed consent for its international trade.

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June 2024

ECHA's 2024-2028 Strategy: Tackling Key Regulatory Challenges in Chemical Safety

This strategy aims to advance chemical safety through science, collaboration, and knowledge, emphasising the protection of human health and the environment.

12

June 2024

ECHA Publishes Annual Report for 2023

2023 was also a year of strategic enhancement for ECHA.

25

April 2024

Launch of Groundbreaking Initiative to Revolutionise Chemical Safety Assessments

The consortium brings together a diverse array of expertise, including the department for experimental toxicology and ecology at BASF.

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February 2024

EU Commission to Update PIC List in 2024

The Commission's adoption of the draft act planned for the second quarter of 2024.

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January 2024

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Legislation Overview

Legislation name
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 on the export and import of hazardous chemicals
Applicable to
European Economic Area
Northern Ireland

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Purpose
Implement Rotterdam Convention, protect health and environment from hazardous chemicals.
Scope
Certain hazardous chemicals under the prior informed consent procedure.
Key requirements
Export notifications, compliance with import decisions, information exchange.
Penalties
Not specified
EXEMPTIONS
Excludes certain drugs, radioactive materials, wastes, etc.
Guidance
ECHA website