CHCS NewslettersCHCS publishes Newsletters for its members. The Newsletters contain a variety of articles, often providing important insights into changes in regulation and legislation. Our Newsletters are available free-of-charge to CHCS members, who can access the full list of Newsletters by visiting: CHCS Newsletters. (Non-members can Join CHCS, then access the Newsletters). Latest CHCS Newsletter: September 2024[ direct download for CHCS members ] Our September 2024 edition contains articles as introduced below: CHCS 30th Anniversary The CHCS 30th Anniversary event was very well supported by members, sponsors and partners. Our Chair hosted a dynamic event, presenting a number of prizes to celebrate our anniversary- some great cleaning product hampers and several CHCS training vouchers to lucky raffle winners.HSE engagement on the CLP Regulation The Health & Safety Executive is responsible for the Biocidal Products Regulation and CLP Regulation, on the classification labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The HSE is working to make both regulations more relevant and proportionate to the specific needs of Great Britain. During the presentation at the CHCS 30th Anniversary event, the HSE advised that Ministerial clearance has been granted to continue with reform work.From the Explosives Precursor Team As a dedicated Home Office team, the Explosives Precursors Engagement Team prioritise engagement with a wide range of stakeholders to promote knowledge of the Poisons Act. We work to promote the importance of compliance from industry and license holders and educate where necessary in the interests of National Security and safeguarding UK citizens. ECHA issues Guide for enforcement - mixture classification based on bridging principles: Article 9(4) of the CLP Regulation The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has issued a new Guide for national enforcement authorities (NEAs), clarifying the tiered approach to classification of mixtures under the CLP Regulation. These provisions apply when there is no test data on the complete mixture itself to be classified, or the available data are inadequate to classify the mixture.Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging website updates The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been making updates to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging website. Defra publishes EPR for packaging illustrative base fees Defra has published details of ‘illustrative’ Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging base fees commencing in 2025. These are an indication of fees that will be charged to obligated packaging producers. United States EPA risk evaluation for Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) for Public Comment The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft risk evaluation for diisononyl phthalate (DINP) for public comment, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In the draft risk evaluation, the EPA preliminarily determined that two industrial uses and one consumer use significantly contribute to unreasonable risk of DINP, of the forty-five uses evaluated. Peru notifies chemical regulations to the World Trade Organisation The Peruvian Ministry of Environment has notified draft ‘Regulations of Legislative Decree No. 1570’ to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Technical Barriers to Trade Committee. The draft regulations ‘approve’ the ‘Law on the Comprehensive Management of Chemical Substances.’ These regulations have been put in place to protect human health and environment associated with handling chemical substances throughout their life cycle. Module 30 – Overview of the Fertilising products Regulation (FPR) Summary report by Caroline Raine (directly reproduced). I was privileged enough to be invited to join and review Module 30 - Overview of the Fertilising products Regulation (FPR). CHCS Webinars & EventsRegistration is now open for:
Registration is now open for our training courses for Autumn/Winter 2024. This article lists all currently available courses. News From Our PartnersNews from the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP) and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication, based in the USA. Want to find out more? | CHCS News |
