Respiratory exposure to chemicals or agrochemicals poses potential risk to human health, especially to workers handling these products. Whether preparing a solution, dusting or spraying crops, or cleaning equipment, opportunities for inadvertent inhalation is a risk that can potentially lead to toxic effects, both acute and chronic. That’s why identifying …
How to answer basic physical chemical questions for your chemical and agrochemical substances when test guidance changes and as regulatory standards evolve
Although most physiochemical endpoints are standard for crop and chemical active substances, selection of the right test method to assess them is critical. This blog reviews some standard endpoints and looks at the tests used, in the light of changing regulatory expectations and revised test methodologies for difficult substances.
How to prepare for the upcoming REACH restrictions on microplastic usage in Europe under Annex XV
Intentionally added microplastics (tiny solid polymer particles) are included in various chemical products. Like degraded microplastic waste, intentionally added microplastics are of concern because of their potential to impact human and animal health. Regulators worldwide are assessing how to address intentionally added microplastics, with the ECHA classifying them as equivalent …
New REACH nanomaterial requirements: what you need to do
The new EU nanotechnology regulation On December 3, 2018, the European Commission (EC) adopted Regulation 2018/1881, amending the existing , amending the existing Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation, to directly address nanoparticles. The nanotechnology regulation applies to any substance that might be, or might contain, a …
Understanding Annexes VII-X
Avoiding obstacles with REACH Annexes VII-X Posted by Dr. David Howes, Informed Consultant in Chemical Legislation and Chemistry. In the EU, the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulations address the manufacturing and import of chemicals to ensure they are safe for human health and the environment. The registration dossier …