New risk and hazard information on chemical substances available

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), on 14 July 2009, published new information on the risks and hazards of some chemical substances on its website. The substances concerned are 'handovers' from the previous legislation (Regulation (EEC) No. 793/93) which were prioritised due to being produced in large quantities or having possible persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic properties. This information is particularly useful for companies who are planning to register these substances and for Member States or the European Commission who may have concerns about them.

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