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REACH: Substances of very high concern
(09.10.2009)
The European Chemicals Agency has published proposals to identify chemicals as "Substances of Very High Concern" under the REACH regulation and is currently welcoming comments on these 15 substances
The ECHA (European Chemicals
Agency) has published proposals to identify SVHCs (substances of very
high concern) under the REACH (Registration/Evaluation/Authorization of
Chemicals) regulation and is welcoming comments on these 15 substances
by Oct 15. The agency proposed these substances as SVHCs because they
are considered carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic, or because they
are considered persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic.
The European Union/European Economic Area member states and
the European Commission proposed the substances to the ECHA, which will
take comments into account when deciding whether the substances will
appear on the candidate list from which lawmakers select substances for
required authorization of use. Substances appearing on this list may
eventually be subject to authorization in the European Union.
Out of the 15 compounds included in the list, there are five inorganic compounds mentioned, three of them containing hexavalent chromium:
The ECHA has advised that comments should focus on the hazardous
properties that qualify the chemicals as SVHCs. Parties can also
provide comments and further information on the uses, exposures, and
availability of safer alternative substances or techniques, although
the EHCA will consider these aspects mainly at the next stage of the
process.  Related Information
 ECHA: Proposals to identify Substances of Very High Concern: Annex XV reports for commenting by Interested Parties
EVISA, Brief Summary: REACH: Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicalslast time modified: October 9, 2009
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