REACH Data Requirements For Nanoform Substances Just Got Stiffer
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Manufacturers and importers of nanoform substances must meet new REACH information requirements by Jan. 1, 2020, under a regulation adopted by the European Commission Dec. 3. The European Chemicals Agency is considering issuing guidance to support industry’s compliance efforts.
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