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Do you have some free time during the winter break? What about subscribing to ECHA's #SaferChemicalsPodcast through your podcast service? Our podcasts bring you expert perspectives on chemical safety in the EU.
🔗 https://fcld.ly/podcastspodfollow
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1607311577807523842
Season's greetings 🎉 and a happy break to everyone! We see you in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣. Thank you for engaging and following us. ☃️ ECHA will be closed from 22 December to 2 January.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1606303693867024386
✨What is in your cosmetics and self-care products?✨
Get informed! Visit our infographic to find out which beauty products might contain chemicals in nanoform.
🔗https://fcld.ly/euoncosmeticst
#EUON #ChemicalsInOurLife #NanosInCosmeticsEU
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1605971485285355521
Read the latest #EUON Nanopinion by Dr Araceli Sánchez. She writes about the importance of setting up legally binding occupational exposure limits for nanomaterials to protect workers' health and looks into the challenges in doing this.
🔗 https://fcld.ly/nanopinionoelst
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1605578881259507712
#EUHaveYourSay on the proposed restrictions for:
👉 creosote and creosote-related substances
👉 bisphenol A, other bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives with endocrine disrupting properties for the environment
Early comments welcomed by 25 Jan 2023.
🔗 https://fcld.ly/consultationrestdec22t
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1605475689653833729
Be aware when shopping online – make sure you know what’s in the presents🎁 you buy.
EU-wide inspections found that some checked toys sold online breach EU chemicals laws as they contain too high levels of phthalates.
Only buy from trusted sources.
🔗 https://fcld.ly/onlinesalestoyst
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1605242922835890182
#EUHaveYourSay - Have a look at the open consultations for harmonised classification and labelling proposals on our website and share your expertise!
🔗https://fcld.ly/clhconsultationst
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1605224035503247360
The latest episode of our #SaferChemicalsPodcast focuses on nanomaterials - their degradation, persistence and the concept of safe by design. Listen to @RichardKCross, @SocoVazquez75 and Virginia Rodriguez Unamuno sharing their expertise.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1604866739157831680
RT @EU_ENV: Today we proposed a revised classification, labelling and packaging of 🧪 (CLP) to better protect our health & nature from ⚠️ chemicals
A key step towards reaching our #ZeroPollution targets ahead of the revision of the #EU_REACH Regulation in 2023
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_7775
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1604823221756481538
Exports of certain hazardous #EU_PIC #chemicals from the EU to non-EU countries increased by 19 % in 2021 compared to 2020. Ethylene dichloride, benzene and chlorate are the most exported chemicals. Read more in our latest report.
🔗https://fcld.ly/picreport2021t
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1604781436464234503
#EUON -Chemicals in nanoform are used in many products - lotions, shampoos, shaving foam...The list goes on! Navigate our infographic and find out where you can find nanomaterials in cosmetics and self-care products.
🔗https://fcld.ly/euoncosmeticst
#NanosInCosmeticsEU #nanomaterials
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1604401146184998914
Have you visited the ENVI #EUAgencies Instagram account lately? https://www.instagram.com/one_healthenv_eu/
Have a look at the holiday calendar and find out examples of what @EFSA_EU, @ECDC_EU , @EMA_News, @euenvironment, and @EU_ECHA are doing for a safer Europe.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1603835199296503811
#EUON - Check the recent report by the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials on degradation, biodegradation and persistency of nanomaterials. The study also looks into the safe by design concept and its implementation in nanomaterial development.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1603381902395711488
💦Making drinking water safer💦
We've started work on EU-wide lists of #chemicals that can be safely used in water pipes and taps.
In the future, companies need to submit a review application for substances to stay on that list🔗https://fcld.ly/wdirectivet
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1603354220542967808
#biocides – Listen to #SaferChemicalsPodcast with Erik van de Plassche. He explains what the Biocidal Products Committee considered when assessing the effectiveness of rodent traps compared to anticoagulant rodenticides.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1603287560868052994
#EU_REACH - Member States are planning to evaluate 24 substances in 2023-2025. Take a look at the draft list now - the community rolling action plan will be adopted in March 2023.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1603009774462836736
🔎🖥️Be aware when you shop online – know what’s in the gifts🎁 you buy.
EU inspectors have found a significant amount of #jewellery sold online that breaches EU #chemicals laws, containing too much #cadmium or #lead.
🔗 https://fcld.ly/onlinesalesjewelleryt
👌🏻Only buy from trusted sources👌🏻
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1602709990862643201
RT @IrelandNpic: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a 16 character code found on certain chemical products that links information about the product, its ingredients & toxicity. The code enables poison centres to give appropriate treatment advice.
#UFImattersEU #ChemicalSafety #PoisonCenter
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1602342253866934274
Listen to #SaferChemicalsPodcast with Tim and Maria, the Chairs of our scientific committees. This episode focuses on their final opinions on the proposed restriction on the use of lead in ammunition for hunting, outdoor sports shooting and in fishing.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1602321191733190656
RT @samiheikki: First ever Finnish MoD visit to @EU_ECHA in Helsinki. Useful discussions on proposed restriction on the use of lead in outdoor shooting and possible implications for Finnish defence. Work continues.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ECHA/status/1602186261313331205
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