List of substances of very high concern published: consultation
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has published its first candidate list of substances of very high concern for consultation.
ECHA has opened a consultation on the first 16 substances that could become the first candidates for authorisation. Interested parties now have until 14 August to respond to ECHA with comments on exposures, alternative substances and risks posed by the substances on the list. Full details of the consultation can be found at: http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/authorisation/svhc/svhc_cons_en.asp
One of the 16 is hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), which is a fire retardant used in back coating fabrics.
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has published its first candidate list of substances of very high concern for consultation.