EPA Seeks Public Input on Potential Hazardous Substance Designations for PFAS Under CERCLA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public input on potential hazardous substance designations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as \”Superfund\”. This request for input follows EPA\’s proposed rule in September 2022 to designate two PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA and is part of the agency\’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap commitment to transparency and using the best available science to address PFAS pollution. Through this ANPRM, EPA is seeking feedback on whether to propose additional PFAS compounds as hazardous substances under CERCLA, including HFPO-DA and compounds that degrade in the environment. EPA is also exploring whether some PFAS compounds should be designated as a group or category. PFAS can accumulate and persist in the human body and has been linked to various health effects, including cancer and reproductive and developmental…

May. 11th, 2023

K-REACH: South Korea Publishes Updated List of Over 17,000 Pre-Registered Substances

South Korea\’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) has released an updated list of pre-registered substances under the K-REACH regulation. As of March 31, 2023, a total of 226,520 pre-registration applications were submitted for 17,380 chemical substances, with 77 being CMR substances. Approximately 9% of the pre-registered substances are produced or imported over 1,000t/y. The MoE provides information for each pre-registered substance, including: KE number, CAS number, and chemical name; Number of applications for pre-registration; Maximum tonnage band (1-10t/y: 6,745 substances; 10-100t/y: 5,905 substances; 100-1000t/y: 3,159 substances; Above 1000: 1,571 substances); If it is a CMR substance; Does any consumer use apply; and Hazards information. About 18% of the pre-registered substances fall within a maximum tonnage band of 100-1000t/y, and they must complete joint registration before the second registration deadline of December 31, 2024. The MoE is urging stakeholders involved with these substances to join the consortium and accelerate the registration process. Background Information Under…

May. 11th, 2023

New Hazard Classes Introduced in EU\’s CLP Regulation: What You Need to Know

The European Commission has published a Delegated Regulation amending the Classification, Labeling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, which sets out new hazard classes and criteria for the classification, labeling, and packaging of substances and mixtures. All manufacturers, importers, downstream users, and distributors placing substances and mixtures on the EU market must comply with the new rule. New Hazard Classes The new hazard classes include Endocrine disruption for human health in Category 1 and Category 2; Endocrine disruption for the environment in Category 1 and Category 2; PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic), vPvB (very persistent, very bioaccumulative); PMT (persistent, mobile, toxic), vPvM (very persistent, very mobile). The amended CLP Regulation came into force on April 20, 2023. From this day on, the Member States can make proposals for harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) with the new hazard classes and companies can self-classify their substances and mixtures accordingly. Transitional periods are given during which the new hazard classes can be…

May. 11th, 2023

China\’s New Inspection Mode to Boost Safety of Imported Hazardous Chemicals

Starting from April 13, 2023, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) will implement a new inspection mode, \”Document Review + Port Inspection or Destination Inspection,\” for every batch of imported hazardous chemicals across the country. The inspection locations and percentages will be determined by the GACC based on the imported hazardous chemicals\’ properties and packaging types. The GACC decided to reform the inspection process to standardize operational requirements and prevent false declarations and concealment. After a successful pilot in Shanghai and Guangzhou, the GACC decided to roll out this new inspection mode nationwide. When declaring at customs, importers of hazardous chemicals should provide truthful information on the China International Trade Single Window, including: cargo attributes, project of inspection and quarantine, hazard class, UN number, packaging group level, UN markings, and inspection and quarantine department at the destination. Additionally, importers should submit declaration materials required by GACC Announcement No. 129 of 2020, such as: Declaration of Conformity for Enterprises Importing Hazardous…

May. 11th, 2023

April 2023: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Europe and the Americas

This is a collection of regulatory updates in Europe and North America, including EU REACH, UK REACH, and US TSCA. European Union & United Kingdom On April 12, 2023, ECHA submitted its 11th recommendation to the European Commission, which recommends the inclusion of 8 substances to the REACH Authorisation List to protect people and the environment. Once adopted, this recommendation would subject lead metal to the same regulatory requirements as other lead compounds with similar uses and have already been recommended for addition to the Authorisation List. (Read more) More regulation highlights in EU and UK: EU Introduces New Hazard Classes Under CLP Regulation ECHA Provides Advice on New Hazard Classes for Substances and Mixtures New Evaluation Conclusion Published for CoRAP Substance ‘4,4\’-sulphonyldiphenol’ ECHA Updates CoRAP List for Substance Evaluation from 2023-2025 ECHA Consults on OEL Recommendation for Nitrosamines European Commission Proposes Targeted Revision of CLP Regulation to Adapt to New Market Trends (online sales) and Simplify Labelling Requirements…

May. 09th, 2023

April 2023: Chemical Regulatory Updates in APAC Region

This is a collection of regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific regions, including China REACH, K-REACH, Japan CSCL, etc. 🇨🇳China On April 7, 2023, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) announced to roll out a new inspection mode – \”Document Review + Port Inspection or Destination Inspection\” for each batch of imported hazardous chemicals nationwide from April 13, 2023. The GACC will determine the operation locations and proportions to carry out inspections according to the properties and packaging types of the imported hazardous chemicals. (Read more) More regulation highlights in China: China MEE Publishes New Chemical Record Registration Statistics in 2022 H2 China Initiates Chemical Information Gathering in Key Industries China to Amend GB 4806.1 General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Articles 🇰🇷South Korea On April 12, 2023, South Korea\’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) published the updated list of pre-registered substances under K-REACH. As of March 31, 2023, a total of 226,520 pre-registration applications were…

May. 09th, 2023

UK REACH: HSE Proposes Critical Management Measures to Control PFAS Use

The UK\’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently published a regulatory management options analysis (RMOA) that examines the risks associated with the use, import, and manufacture of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and recommends appropriate management options. Definition of PFAS Under RMOA PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals widely used in various industrial and consumer products due to their unique properties, but they are also known to persist in the environment and pose potential risks to human health and the ecosystem. Under this RMOA, PFAS are defined as fluorinated substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated methyl carbon atom (without any hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, or iodine atom attached to it), or two or more contiguous perfluorinated methylene groups (–CF2–). This reduces the number of PFAS in scope to hundreds, maintaining focus on substances that are persistent degradation products of PFAS. Risk Management Measures to Be Considered The…

Apr. 20th, 2023

ECHA Proposes Eight Substances for Inclusion in Authorization List

Once substances are added to the list, companies will need to apply for authorisation to continue using them. On April 12, 2023, ECHA submitted its 11th recommendation to the European Commission, which recommends the inclusion of 8 substances to the REACH Authorisation List to protect people and the environment. The proposed list of substances are: Substance name CAS No. EC No. SVHC property Ethylenediamine 107-15-3 203-468-6 Respiratory sensitiser 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde and its individual stereoisomers – – Toxic for reproduction Lead 7439-92-1 231-100-4 Toxic for reproduction Glutaral 111-30-8 203-856-5 Respiratory sensitiser 2-methyl-1-(4-methylthiophenyl)-2-morpholinopropan-1-one 71868-10-5 400-600-6 Toxic for reproduction 2-benzyl-2-dimethylamino-4\’-morpholinobutyrophenone 119313-12-1 404-360-3 Toxic for reproduction Diisohexyl phthalate 71850-09-4 276-090-2 Toxic for reproduction Orthoboric acid, sodium salt 13840-56-7 237-560-2 Toxic for reproduction As early as 2014, ECHA has prioritised these substances in the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC). On February 2, 2022, the draft recommendation for inclusion of 8 substances was published by ECHA…

Apr. 18th, 2023

China MEE Publishes New Chemical Record Registration Statistics in 2022 H2

By a notice issued on April 7, 2023, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) made public 3,069 new chemical record registrations that were received in the second half of 2022, covering more than 21,600 new chemical substances. The attached list contains the applicant and the corresponding representative agent (if any), the time for record registration, the receipt number, and the number of new chemical substances. Details can be accessed here.Under MEE Order No. 12, new chemicals manufactured or imported in quantities below 1 ton per year, polymers containing less than 2% of a new chemical monomer/recant, or PLCs are subject to record registration. Notably, there’s no approval for record registration, which means that businesses can start relevant activities immediately after submitting application materials and receiving the receipt sent via the online registration system. However, in practice, it doesn’t mean that obligations under record registration are that easy to fulfill….

Apr. 14th, 2023

March 2023: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Europe and the Americas

This is a collection of regulatory updates in Europe and North America, including EU REACH, UK REACH, and US TSCA. European Union & United Kingdom On March 21, 2023, ECHA updated the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) for the year 2023-2025, listing 24 substances suspected of posing a risk to human health or the environment. The plan contains 6 substances that will be evaluated in 2023, while 9 will be evaluated in 2024 and another 9 in 2025. (Read more) More regulation highlights in EU and UK: ECHA Seeks Opinions on PFAS Restrictions New REACH Document Codes Required for Customs Declarations ECHA to List Brominate Flame Retardants Candidates for Restriction ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee Backs PFAS Ban in Firefighting Foams Enforcement Authorities to Target PFCAs and Related Substances EU Adopts Amendments to Regulation on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (F-gas) UK Revises the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and…

Apr. 04th, 2023
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