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The hubergroup produces inks for a wide range of applications. A very large number of our products contain titanium dioxide. Therefore, the planned classification would have far-reaching consequences for our group of companies.

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The proposed classification of titanium dioxide (TiO2) is disproportionate and does not meet the burdens of legal compliance or certainty. The proposal is at odds with the stated positions of several Member States due to concerns about its added value for protection of human health and its wide-ranging impacts.

The European UP/VE Resin Association is a CEFIC sector group representing suppliers of the Un-saturated Polyester (UP) and Epoxy Vinyl Ester (VE) resins. The UP Resins market in the European Union includes approximately 8,000 companies. That is ap-proximately 100,000 direct employees and an added value of €60 billion that is expected to grow to €85 billion by 2020 (1) .

Cefic, the European Council of the Chemical Industry, welcomes the Commission Better Regulation Consultation on the 14th Adaptation to technical progress of the CLP Regulation. We believe this is an important measure to ensure transparency and look forward for future opportunities to participate in regulatory consultations.

The Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA) has become aware that the adaption to technical progress (ATP) that is the subject of this public consultation has been updated and a new version with substantive changes has been made available on the Commission Comitology Register.

Hubergroup, an European printing inks and chemicals manufacturer with a global presence, welcomes the opportunity to comments on the REACH revision inception impact assessment. We fundamentally agree on the main objectives included in the Chemicals strategy for sustainability (CSS), although we are concerned with the method of implementation and the speed of the action proposed.

Cefic welcomes the opportunity to provide first insights and suggestions for the REACH Revision Inception Impact Assessment public consultation. REACH is the most comprehensive regulatory framework securing safe use of chemicals. Recent European Commission’s reviews concluded that the system is fit for purpose, delivering on its objectives, and serves as a global model for chemical legislation.

The Microbial Control Executive Council (MCEC) welcomes the opportunity provided by the European Commission to submit views about the forthcoming revision of the EU legislation on registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH).

The European Melamine Producers Association (EMPA) welcomes the opportunity provided by the European Commission to share views regarding the revision of the REACH Regulation, expected for Q4 2022. With the publication of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability in October 2020, the European Commission proposed many actions to review and update the current policy framework on chemicals.