September 1, 2011

Compliance & Standards Briefing: REACH Additions, GRI’s G4, e-Waste Pledge Sunsets

The European Chemicals Agency has proposed to add 20 chemicals to its list of “substances of very high concern” (SVHC) list, as defined by Article 57 of the REACH Regulation, Platts reported. Most of the chemicals, which include dichromium trischromate, pentazinc chromate octahydroxide and calcium arsenate, were selected due to their “potentially serious effects” on health.  A public comment period will run until October 31.

The first public comment period for the Global Reporting Initiative’s G4 sustainability reporting guidelines is open, the group announced.  The online survey is open for 90….

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