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🔍 The Headlines in Focus
🧴 6 Substances of Very High Concern to Join REACH Candidate List
Six substances will be added to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) in January 2025. Among them is Octamethyltrisiloxane, a widely used silicone compound recognised for its applications in cosmetics, industrial lubricants, coatings, and textiles. However, it has been flagged for its persistence and bioaccumulation in the environment, sparking concerns about long-term ecological impacts.
This update also includes other high-priority substances, such as O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate and Perfluamine, known for their hazardous properties and environmental implications.
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📋 Draft CoRAP 2025-2027 Released
The draft update for the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) outlines the evaluation of 31 substances over three years, with 13 new additions flagged for risks like carcinogenicity, endocrine disruption, and high worker exposure.
Eight substances are set for evaluation in 2025, with more scheduled for 2026 and 2027. Stakeholders are urged to update their dossiers by March 2025 to ensure compliance and provide necessary data for evaluations. The finalised plan will be published in March after input from Member States.
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🌍 Have Your Say: Microplastics Reporting Consultation Open
ECHA has launched a consultation on reporting requirements for synthetic polymer microparticles under REACH. Stakeholders, including manufacturers and downstream users, are invited to submit feedback until 20 January 2025.
The regulations aim to improve transparency and manage risks from microplastics exempted from market bans, such as those used in industrial and diagnostic applications. Reporting obligations will begin in 2026 for some uses, expanding in 2027, requiring data submission via the REACH-IT platform.
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⚠️ EPA Prioritises Ten Chemicals for Review
The EPA has designated five chemicals, including acetaldehyde and vinyl chloride, as High-Priority Substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These chemicals are linked to risks such as carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity.
The agency will now conduct risk evaluations to determine whether their use poses an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. Simultaneously, the EPA has initiated a yearlong review of five additional chemicals, encouraging public input during the process.
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🔫 UK REACH Finalises Lead Ammunition Restrictions
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in collaboration with the Environment Agency, has issued its final opinion on lead ammunition restrictions under UK REACH.
The phased restrictions target reducing environmental contamination and human health risks from lead. Large-calibre bullets will have a three-year transition to non-lead alternatives, while small-calibre bullets are temporarily excluded. The measures aim to balance conservation needs with the availability of safer alternatives for hunters and sport shooters.
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