May, 19 - Nanos: European Commission launched a public consultation
The Commission has launched a public consultation on transparency measures for nanomaterials on the market.
This consultation is conducted in support of an impact assessment to identify and develop the most adequate means to increase transparency of nanomaterials on the market. The objective of the public consultation is to obtain stakeholder views on the currently available information on nanomaterials on the market, the problem definition that forms the basis of the impact assessment, as well as the potential positive and/or negative impacts of different policy options.
In order to get the broadest and strongest evidence base for the Commission's further work, all relevant stakeholders are encouraged to participate. The consultation will close on 5 August 2014.
• For more information and participation in the public consultation, click here

April, 15 - Essential oils in discussion in Brussels
In a presse release, IFRA announce that a workshop took place on the 8th April, in Brussels, with representatives of the essential oils industry (EFEO), Commission an ECHA.  The workshop was designed to address serious concerns regarding the EU Chemicals legislation REACH and CLP and the ability to comply for small essential oils …