ECHA committees discuss PFAS restriction and hazards of Talc
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Chapters
#1
Risk Assessment Committee discussions on PFAS
02:03
#2
What sectors did the committees look at for PFAS?
03:16
#3
What did the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee conclude on PFAS?
04:22
#4
What kind of sectors are covered in the textiles, upholstery, leather, apparel and clothing sectors for PFAS?
05:59
#5
What was covered for PFAS on the food contact materials and packaging sector?
07:02
#6
What are the next sectors to be covered by the committees for the PFAS restriction?
08:47
#7
Harmonised classification and labelling proposal for talc: where is it used and what was the proposed classification?
09:57
#8
What are the next steps in the classification and labelling of talc?
12:29
#9
Applications for authorisation for Chromium VI in the aerospace and defence industries
13:48
#10
Socio-Economic Analysis Committee conclusions on Chromium VI in the aerospace and defence industries.
15:38
#11
Chromium VI opinions: next steps
17:55
ECHA committees discuss PFAS restriction and hazards of Talc
In this episode of the Safer Chemicals Podcast, Adam Elwan is joined by Roberto Scazzola, Chair of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC), and MarÃa Ottati, Chair of the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC). They talk about the September committee meetings, discussing the scientific evaluation of the proposal to restrict PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) across multiple industries, including petroleum, mining, textiles, and food packaging.Â
Additionally, they address the proposal to classify talc as a carcinogenic substance and companies' applications to use chromium VI in the aviation and defense sectors.
Useful links
September RAC and SEAC meeting highlights - ECHA news, 26 September 2024
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