EurEau has released its recommendations for the revision of the REACH regulation, calling for stronger, more effective and more modern rules.
Oliver Loebel, Secretary General, stated: ‘Effective and efficient chemicals legislation is essential for the health of human beings, the environment, a true water resilience and a competitive circular economy. This fact together with the ongoing PFAS crisis in the EU are obvious signs that EU chemical legislation, including REACH, needs strengthening.’
As part of its recommendations, EurEau calls for a better protection of water resources. The classification of PMT and vPvM substances as substances of very high concern is essential, as these substances tend to accumulate in our scarce water resources. Furthermore, the Authorisation Procedure should be strengthened and the Generic Risk Assessment (GRA) approach extended. Last but not least, the current REACH rules should be applied to implement a prompt and far-reaching ban of PFAS uses.
‘Clear and ambitious chemicals rules are a prerequisite for a water-resilient Europe and an innovative chemical industry’, Loebel concluded.
Our recommendations are here.