European Union

ECHA has today, 3rd of December, published two guidance documents applicable for nanoforms of chemical substances under REACH. 

The EUON (European Observatory on Nanomaterials) hosted by ECHA, has a nano opinion section where EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work) published on 12 November  '

The EC published a version 2 of the 'Catalogue of nanomaterials in cosmetics products placed on the market, as notified to the European Commission by Responsible Persons' on 15 November 2019. The publication of the Catalogue was accompanied by an Explanatory Note explaining the updated catalogue. 

NIA Member Solvay has written a Guest column in ECHA's latest newsletter 'Solvay’s view on new requirements for nanomaterials' published on 14 November. 

Solvay has for a long time 'engaged in a proactive dialogue on nanomaterials with national authorities and European agencies to help clarify the data required for nanoforms that are placed on the EU market.'

On 12 November ECHA held a webinar 'Getting ready for revised REACH information requirements for nanoforms'. 

The webinar and slides presented are available at the ECHA webinar page.