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European Commission not to adopt this recom- mendation from ECHA.” It points out that DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP are already listed on Annex XIV due to Category 1B reproductive effects and further listings as endocrine disruptors are based on these same adverse effects. “Since the substances have already been
extensively regulated and phased out by this first listing on Annex XIV (and the Candidate List), the added value of second and third listings is very questionable given the limited benefits. We therefore question the efficiency and potential of this amendment to protect health and the environ- ment since proper disposal and/or recycling are the appropriate risk management measures with respect to the environment, and health aspects are already addressed via the first Annex XIV listing which has led to the phase out and broad restric- tion of DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP in REACH related applications,” the association says. “Additionally, this amendment would further undermine the efforts of PVC recycling and the potential for a circular economy with respect to flexible PVC made with these plasticisers (mainly past use),” it adds.
Figure 3: Data showing the changing profile of the European plasticisers market from 2005 to 2017 Source: European Plasticisers/IHS
As for DINP, another phthalate in some cam- paigners’ crosshairs, ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) concluded in March 2018 that it does not warrant classification for reprotoxic effects under the EU’s Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation. ECHA concluded that DINP can be safely used in all current applications.
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