Guest guest Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 *//Fair Warning: http://www.perfumerflavorist.com/newsletter/19988179.html / > /With first pre-registration fast approaching, manufacturers and > suppliers of chemical substances are bracing themselves for the impact > of REACH---the new chemical regulation introduced by the European Union. > Described in some quarters as possibly the most complex set of > regulations issued by an international organization, REACH may appear > to be a minefield for those it affects./ /Relevant to us:/ Essential oils and extracts: /*By far the most complicated category, essential oils and extracts are referred to as Natural Complex Substances (NCS) within the industry or Substances of Unknown or Variable composition (UVCBs) under REACH. Many of these substances are imported into the EU in quantities greater than one tonne per year. The challenge for this category is that many of these substances have been used for hundreds of years, and as a result are generally recognized as safe. This means that the necessary test data has never been generated. Therefore, many companies possess the physico-chemical data but lack testing facilities to produce the required human and environmental exposure data. The European Flavor & Fragrance Association and the European Federation of Essential Oils have formulated a plan to assist the industry in preparing for the registration of Natural Complex Substances. This is primarily through the formation of pre-consortia which preempt the substance information exchange forum described in the regulation. For the highest priority aroma chemicals and naturals, namely those requiring registration in 2010, this process has already started. -- - perfumes, aromatics, classes, consultation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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