The European Commission has recently issued decisions regarding the authorisation for marketing and use of substances listed under Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. These decisions, integral to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals framework, have far-reaching implications for industries and stakeholders involved.
Key Decision: Chromium Trioxide Authorisations
Decision Reference C(2023) 7338 – Dated 15th November 2023
- Substance: Chromium Trioxide (EC No. 215-607-8, CAS No. 1333-82-0)
- Authorisation Holder: Dornbracht AG & Co. KG, Germany
- Authorisation Number: REACH/23/22/0
- Authorised Use: Decorative functional chrome plating for sanitary applications
- Review Period Expiry: 31st December 2028
- Decision Rationale: The socio-economic benefits were deemed to outweigh the risks to health and the environment, with no viable alternatives available.
Decision Reference C(2023)7339 – Dated 15th November 2023
- Substance: Chromium Trioxide
- Authorisation Holders and Uses:
- Ideal Standard Vidima AD, Bulgaria (REACH/23/21/0): Electroplating for durable, high-quality surfaces in sanitary applications.
- Ideal Standard Produktions-GmbH, Germany (REACH/23/21/1) and Ideal Standard Vidima AD, Bulgaria (REACH/23/21/2): Etching of plastics as a pre-treatment in electroplating for sanitary applications.
- Review Period Expiry: 31st December 2028
- Decision Rationale: Similar to the above, the socio-economic benefits were found to surpass the associated health and environmental risks, with no suitable alternatives identified.
Implications and Actions for Stakeholders
These decisions underscore the importance of balancing socio-economic factors with health and environmental risks in chemical use.
Stakeholders must note:
- Compliance Obligations: Ensure adherence to the specific conditions of the authorisation, particularly concerning safety measures and environmental protections.
- Review and Adaptation: Regularly review processes to align with evolving REACH regulations and explore potential alternative substances or technologies.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain thorough records and reports as required under REACH, demonstrating compliance and monitoring of authorised substance use.
The European Commission has recently issued decisions regarding the authorisation for marketing and use of substances listed under Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. These decisions, integral to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals framework, have far-reaching implications for industries and stakeholders involved.
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