EU: New opportunities for Cr(VI)

Abstract

It sounds promising that the authorization of chromium(VI) substances is to become a restriction. First signs indicate that a constructive dialog with the ECHA can be possible.

Flag of the European Chemicals Agency — The EU Commission and ECHA are planning to switch from an authorization to a restriction procedure for chromium(VI) (Image: European Chemicals Agency 2013)

A few weeks ago, the EU Commission issued an official mandate to the ECHA, asking it to prepare a restriction dossier for two chromium(VI) substances (chromium trioxide and chromic acid). The "authorization of chromium(VI)" drama could thus come to an end.

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