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The document discusses the history and current state of chemicals policy and regulation in the European Union, specifically the REACH regulation. It provides background on the development of EU chemicals legislation over time, from early directives on classification and labeling in the 1960s to the adoption of the REACH regulation in 2006. It describes the key elements and objectives of REACH including registration, evaluation, authorization and restrictions for chemicals. It also discusses the role of the European Chemicals Agency and provides an overview of the implementation of REACH to date.
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History, Geography, Political Equations, Type of Procedures, DE& ME, All Regulatory Procedures incl. PLCM, Pharmacovigilance, GMP Insights, Control of API, Supply Chain, Various Fees, Discussion on Pro's & Con's Of MAH vs CMO model business.
Overview -REACH Trng.pptx
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, known as REACH, is a European Union regulation addressing the production and use of chemical substances and their potential impacts on human health and the environment. REACH covers substances of very high concern (SVHC) due to their potential negative impacts and there are currently 223 SVHCs. REACH involves the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals and operates on a staggered, 11-year timeline. It is overseen by the European Chemicals Agency. Companies must comply with REACH requirements regarding SVHC content in articles, as well as registration and provision of safety data sheets.
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EU and EU Policy
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New Product Registration - Key Considerations when Registering New Products
The regulation related to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) was adopted by the EU in 2007 in response to worldwide initiatives to address the impact of chemicals on human health and the environment. REACH requires all manufacturers and importers of chemicals into European markets to assess and manage the risks associated with their substances and products, and register them with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). To manage this project, ECHA split existing substances into three categories, based on the amount of the substance that is used annually, with different registration deadlines for different tonnages of use.
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This document provides an overview of the REACH restriction regime, outlining key actors and stages in the restriction process. The restriction process can be triggered by a Member State or the European Commission to address unacceptable risks from substances. The main stages include developing an Annex XV dossier justifying the restriction, public consultation, opinions from RAC and SEAC, and a final decision by the European Commission. The overall process aims to establish restrictions at an EU level to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment.
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Environmental Policy&Law of the EU
The document provides an overview of EU environmental policy and law. It discusses several key points:
1. The reasons for an EU environmental policy include issues like air and sea pollution being borderless and environmental protection being an objective of the EU Treaties.
2. Major milestones in EU environmental law include the addition of a chapter on the environment to the Treaty of Rome and environmental protection attaining a constitutional level.
3. Key areas of EU environmental legislation include air and water pollution, waste management, biodiversity protection, and climate change policies like the EU Emissions Trading System.
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Nanotechnology is an innovative area of science that includes the design, characterization, production, and application of materials, devices and systems by controlling shape and size at the nanometer scale (1–100 nm). Nanotechnology incorporation in cosmetic formulation is considered as the hottest and emerging technology available. Cosmetic manufacturers use nanoscale size ingredients to provide better UV protection, deeper skin penetration, long-lasting effects, increased color, finish quality, and many more. Micellar nanoparticles is one of the latest field applied in cosmetic products that becoming trending and widely commercialized in local and international markets.
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R.E.A.C.H. is a European regulation that aims to protect human health and the environment from risks posed by chemicals. It requires companies to manage the risks from chemicals and to provide safety information on the substances. The regulation covers substances, preparations, articles and risks from exposure. Companies must evaluate and manage risks, and develop safety data sheets for substances and preparations. Risk assessments consider hazards like inhalation, skin contact and ingestion. The goal is to ensure chemicals are manufactured and used safely and to provide information on the hazards and risks throughout the supply chain.
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- 14. When to register? 100 - 1000 t/a 31 May 2013 Entry into force 1 June 2007 Registration of ‘new’ substances ≥ 1t/a 31 May 2018 ≥ 1000 t/a CMR ≥1 t/a R50/53 ≥100 t/a 30 Nov. 2010 Pre-registration 1 June 2008 – 1 Dec. 2008 Agency published List 1.1. 2009 C&L notification (independent of tonnage) 01/01/2011 Timeline REACH phase-in period (not in scale) Note that phase-in registration required pre-registration! SIEF Substance Information Exchange Forum
- 22. SIEFs: today’s main challenge Substance Exchange Information Forum (SIEF) ~10 000 substances envisaged to be registered by 2010 80% of all the SIEFs have between 10-99 companies/ importers or legal entities < 20% have appointed the Lead Registrant The clock is ticking !!!
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- 35. REACH applies equally to chemicals manufactured domestically in the EU and imported ….. the EU is a big importer of chemicals Why has REACH global implications?
- 48. Case for global norms for Chemicals Regulation? Transport liquid: slightly toxic; solid: not classified EU Harmful (St Andrew’s Cross) US Toxic CAN Toxic Australia Harmful India Non-toxic Japan Toxic Malaysia Harmful Thailand Harmful New Zealand Hazardous China Not Dangerous Korea Toxic Substance - oral toxicity LD 50 = 257 mg/kg Situation for C & L of the same substance prior to GHS In GHS: GHS Danger (Skull & Cross Bones)
- 50. GHS Status Worldwide – early 2009 preparation Implementation activities