Press Release: ECHA recommends thirteen Substances of Very High Concern for authorisation

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), in December 2011, submitted to the European Commission a recommendation that thirteen Substances of Very High Concern should in future not be used without authorisation. These substances are all classified because of their carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction (or a combination thereof) properties. They are used in applications where there is potential for worker exposure.