European Chemicals Agency could evaluate biocidal products

摘要

FINLAND New proposals for a Reach-style evaluation and authorisation process for active substances are being discussed by the European Parliament and Council. The proposals could see the European Chemical Agency's (ECHA) mandate extended to include biocidal products by 2013. ECHA director for assessment, Jukka Malm, said ECHA would welcome new tasks, but would require additional staff.