The EU plans to simplify the notification requirements for bespoke paints, petroleum products, and building materials like plaster, cement, and concrete, known as mixtures-in-mixtures (MIM) products. Companies in the effected industries had monitored feasibility and called for a simpler set of rules for the products. After studying the matter, the EU decided...
The European Commission has scheduled a feedback period from September 12 to October 10 on its proposed changes to Annex II of REACH. The changes relate to the requirements for safety data sheets (SDS) and are to apply as of January 1, 2020. What are the specific changes? First, the contents of the Annex...
The EU Commission has reacted to calls from industry associations (see: Poison Centers: ECHA Opens Submission Portal for Hazardous Mixtures), and prepared a new draft regulation. According to the draft, the reporting period for mixtures used by consumers is being moved from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021. Furthermore, the draft indicates that…
