1. Registration: Substances in quantities ranging between 1 to 10 t/a
Information according to Annex V:
Physiochemical properties
physical state
melting point/boiling point
relative density
vapour pressure
flash point
explosive properties
auto-ignition temperature
partition coefficient n-octanol/water
oxidising properties
flammability
Toxicology
skin irritation, skin corrosion
eye irritation
skin sensitization
in-vitro mutagenicity with bacteria
Ecotoxicity
short-term toxicity testing on Daphnia
Other available information
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2. REACH at the glance Improvements by REACH: More innovation
increased use of substitutes
lower-risk uses
Increasing the incentives for substitutions
Improving environmental and health protection (inter alia for substances with properties of high concern)
Reduction of cost in the health system
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3. REACH at the glance Shift in paradigms brought about by REACH:
Reversal of the burden of proof
Taking into account the whole product chain
One single system for existing and new substances
More transparency for substance properties, thus safe uses
Zusatzinformation:
Beweislastumkehr: Hersteller und Importeure – nicht mehr die Behörden – werden die Unbedenklichkeit von Stoffen nachweisen müssen.
Berücksichtigung der gesamten Produktkette: Im Vordergrund stehen nicht mehr einzelne Produkt-Lebensphasen, sondern der gesamte Lebensweg.
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4. Decision-making 2000: Council Decision: need for amendment
2002: White Paper
2003: First Draft
Internet Consultation
2003: Revised Draft
numerous studies and impact assessments, best examined legislation of all times, at least in the EU
for two years: decision-making process in the Council and in the Parliament
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5. Decision-making
Deliberations in the Council and the Parliament for 2 years
September / October 2005: decisions by the parliamentary committees (EP) on industry, the internal market and the environment
November, 15: Plenary EP, first reading
November, 28: Council (Competitiveness): Common Position, new compromise proposal submitted by the UK Presidency
December 2005: second reading in the EP
If necessary, mediation (trialogue) under Austrian Presidency
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