ANTONIO CONTO

Chemsafe, Colleretto Giacosa (TO), Italy

Along the last 2-3 years, an intense debate has developed concerning the systematic revision of the REACH regulation (EC Reg. n. 1907/2006) in order to adapt it to the scientific progresses in relation to some specific scientific/regulatory assessments and, on the other hand, to modernize it on the basis of the huge experience due to its multiannual application (since 2007). Furthermore, the REACH revision will be the results of the lastly announced EU strategies concerning the European Green Deal towards a toxic-free environment and the Circular Economy strategy to reduce chemical production avoiding SVHC chemicals in recycled materials.

In the 48th CARACAL meeting (held on March 28, 2023), the topics of main revision were discussed among Member States. The process will end in 2024 with the final revision proposal (see Figure n. 1)

Several topics, even those not directly related to chemical safety, will impact the REACH revision.. Among these we can mention:

• Batteries Directive mainly in relation with the expected development of e-cars and electronic devices in general
• The EU strategic approach to pharmace ...
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