Which Substances Are Likely to Be Restricted Next in EU
Little Pro on 2019-11-22
Sometimes, it is more important to know which substances are likely to be restricted next than knowing which substances have already been restricted. In this article, we will give you a preview of the next batch of substances that are likely to be restricted in EU so that you can get prepared in advance.
List of Substances Likely to Be Restricted Next in EU
ECHA maintains a registry of restriction intentions submitted by various Member States. Those registration intentions can provide us with a very good clue about which substances are likely to be restricted next in EU. The table below is a summary of those substances.
| Substance Name | Product or Scope | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Substances with harmonised classification as skin sensitisers in Category 1 or 1A or 1B in Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 | Textile, leather, hide and fur articles | High |
| Polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) | Granules and mulches as infill material, disposable baby diapers | High |
| Microplastics | Consumer or professional use products | High |
| Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4); Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5); dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) | Leave on personal care products and other consumer/professional products (e.g. dry cleaning, waxes and polishes, washing and cleaning products) containing D4/D5/D6 in concentrations > 0.1% | High |
| Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers | Mixtures and articles for consumer uses | Low |
| Lead and its compounds | Ammunition (gunshots and bullets) and fishing tackle | Low |
| Calcium cyanamide | Fertiliser | Low |
| N,N-dimethylformamide | Workplace | Low |
| Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid, its salts and related substances | PFHxS, its salts and related substances as substances, constituents of other substances, mixtures and articles or parts thereof. | Low |
Related Info
References
Having Questions?
We do not provide consultancy services. If you have questions or need any help, please contact our sponsor. You may also find an expert in CSP business directory below. If you are a consultant, you may get yourself listed in CSP business directory (free) or sponsor this page to leave your contact info on this page..
Tags: Topics - Restriction, Substance Restriction in Articles