ECHA Releases Draft Material Assessment Programme 2013-2015
ECHA recently prepared a draft update to the Reel-to-Reel Programme (CoRAP) for 2013-2015, which includes 116 substances proposed for assessment by Member States during the REACH substance assessment process.
Helsinki, October 23 – The updated draft list includes 63 newly selected substances, in addition to the 53 substances included in the initial plan announced on February 29, 2012. These substances will be assessed in 2013, 2014, and 2015. ECHA has now released a public version of the draft plan, including the names of the non-classified substances, their CAS and EC numbers, the provisional assessment periods, and contact information for member countries participating in the assessment.
The CoRAP process does not include public consultation. ECHA will inform stakeholders of the CoRAP process by publishing a draft list of substances and encourage substance registrants to begin coordinated action and communicate with evaluation member countries as early as possible.
The REACH regulation requires ECHA to submit an annual draft update to the Scroll Project (CoRAP) to member states by February 28th each year. This project requires descriptions of substances suspected of causing harm to human health and the environment. During the substance assessment phase, if additional information is deemed necessary to clarify the risks of a substance, the registrant may be required to provide further details. This assessment may ultimately confirm any suspected risks or determine that the substance does not pose a risk.
ECHA has submitted a draft update to the 2013-2015 Reel-in-Roll (CoRAP) to the competent authorities of member states and the ECHA Member State Committee. The Committee discussed this this week and plans to provide comments on the draft in February 2013. ECHA plans to adopt and publish the 2013-2015 Reel-in-Roll (CoRAP) update based on the Committee's comments during March 2013. The final 2013-2015 Reel-in-Roll (CoRAP) update will clearly define the responsibility of member states for substance assessment. After the publication of the 2013-2015 Reel-in-Roll, member states will have one year to assess the substances designated for 2013 and prepare draft resolutions for cases requiring further information to confirm potential risks. Before ECHA publishes its final decision, the Reel-in-Roll will be reviewed by other member states, and member states must reach a consensus. Finally, regarding the registered substances listed in the Reel-in-Roll, member states will have an opportunity to comment before the final decision.
Sources: REACH Technology (2012-10-31)
